Open Call

2026 Season, Golden Foundation Residency Application

Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts

No Funding
New Berlin, United States

Eligibility

Artists must be 25 or older to attend the residency program.

Number of Participants

3 artists at a time, 4 weeks... 18 artists selected per year

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

March 01, 2026 - November 14, 2026

Costs

  • $30.00 application fee

Facilities

Desk Space, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library

Housing

Apartment, Barn, Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Bathroom, Private Room

Meals

No meals

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Courses, Demo Day, Exhibition, Group Dinners, Open Studios, Teaching Exchange, Workshops

Disciplines

Conceptual Art, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The Golden Foundation Residency Program is specifically designed to assist the professional artist in discovering and exploring a wide array of materials and technologies available today. Our residencies are based on the exploration of innovative uses in waterborne materials, oil paint technology, and now, PanPastel. Residents will discover processes that will challenge the way they think about art materials. They will be introduced to resources that will open up advanced methods and new channels for expression in the creative process. Included in a residency: A complete survey of the wide range of materials produced by Golden Artist Colors, (acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil paint and mediums) An introduction to custom and experimental products An introduction to the Golden Artist Colors laboratories and manufacturing facilities Opportunities to consult with paint technicians an formulators A supply of acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and oil paint materials

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