Red Wing Arts Residency Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Red Wing Arts Residency Program invites artists working in any discipline to create in a place where art and community are deeply connected. Located at our Clay & Creative Center in the vibrant and historic river town of Red Wing, MN, this residency offers artists the time, space, and support to explore ideas, take creative risks, and grow their practice.
Our main goals for this program are to:
Empower artists to create by providing space, time, and resources to work.
Build community awareness and support for artists through increased visibility and local connections.
AT A GLANCE
Red Wing Arts will provide a private studio space, access to studio equipment and tools, and a stipend of up to $1,500.
Red Wing Arts will not provide lodging or transportation to and from the residency.
Artists must participate in a community engagement activity.
There is no specific output or product requirement.
Artists working in any medium are welcome to apply.
Open to both professional and emerging artists ages 18 and up.
Artists must supply all their own materials and technology.
TIMELINE
March 15, 2026 - Deadline to apply.
May 1, 2026 - Artists notified.
July 1, 2026 - Earliest start date.
TO APPLY
Applications are due by March 15th. Interested artists should apply using our online form. There is no fee to apply or participate. Application materials include:
Basic Demographics and Contact Information
Artist Statement, Bio, and Resume
5 Work Examples
Statement of Interest and Intentions
Proposed Community Engagement Activities
For questions related to the Artist Residency Program, please contact Molly Rivera at molly.rivera@redwingarts.org or call 651-309-4980.
This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Thank you to the McKnight Foundation for supporting our Artist Residency program.