Art & Water Micro Residency

An intimate residency supporting artists working at the intersection of creativity, environment, and community.

The Art & Water Micro Residency offers artists short-term use of the Art & Water Space in downtown Stillwater to develop new work, explore creative ideas, or engage deeply with place. Residents receive a small stipend, administrative support, and access to a flexible studio environment suited to installation, research, material exploration, listening practices, choreography, or multidisciplinary experimentation.

As part of the residency, artists are required to host a public engagement activity—such as an open studio, workshop, performance score, or facilitated conversation—that invites the community into their process. This engagement forms a core part of the residency’s mission to make artistic inquiry accessible and participatory.

Rooted in A House Unbuilt’s values of whole-body listening and site-responsive creative practice, the Micro Residency supports artists whose work engages environment, ecology, movement, memory, or community storytelling.

Upcoming Timeline
• Call for Applications: January–February 2026
• Residency Period: May-June 2026 (Spring/Summer session)

How to Apply
Applications open seasonally and are reviewed by AHU staff and invited collaborators. Details and application link will be available on this page during open call periods.

Download residency agreement HERE