Artist residency
Since 2023, Rose Island has dedicated a week each September for a group of Rhode Island-based artists to stay on the island and work on projects inspired by Rose Island’s history, landscape, and environment. We have hosted painters, illustrators, textile artists, dancers, and many others who have produced inspiring work during their residency. Important dates for the residency is as follows:
Application Open: March 15-May 1
Decision Notification: by May 31
2026 Residency Program: Monday, September 21 - Sunday, September 27
For a taste of what it’s like to live on Rose Island as a Resident Artist, check out JooHee Yoon’s diary about her experience and Xander Morro’s substack recap!
Post-residency, artists in previous cohorts have stayed connected to the island and to each other, taken group trips to museums and exhibition openings, and enjoyed reunion dinners. We are proud of the community we’ve created through this residency and look forward to welcoming our new artists to the group.
NOTE: This program is open only to Rhode Island-based artists. Applicants based in other states or regions should not apply and will not be considered.
2025 Artists
Our 2025 Artists in Residence were: Ryan Miech, Joseph Marchesi, Xander Marro, Isabella Uliasz, Welder Vasquez, Madeline Walent and Allison Wilbur
2024 Artists
Our 2024 artists in residence were: Haley Andrews & Rachel Fletcher (duo), Erica Connolly, Chloe Ellison, Mandy Howe, Tracy Jonsson-Laboy, Annie Tutholl & JooHee Yoon
2023 Artists
Our 2023 artists in residence were: Aymar Ccopacatty, Whiteley Foster, Matthew Lawrence & Jason Tranchida (duo), Sandy Sorlein, Ava Varszegi and Alexis Violet
Are you a supporter of the arts in Rhode Island? More funding is needed to sustain the Rose Island Artist Residency year-to-year. Please consider making a donation towards this program. Make sure to reference “Artist Residency” on your check or online donation.