Residency Project Space Application
For over 50 years, VSW has provided time, space and resources for artists from all over the world to expand their practice and continue ongoing projects.
Allie Tsubota (June/July ’25) in the Project Space Studio
About The Residency
Rooted in VSW’s mission to provide support to experimental photo, film and media art artists, the goal of the Project Space Residency is to provide time, space, and resources to artists so they can create.
The 4 week residencies are open to artists at any stage of their career and take place at VSW in Rochester, NY. Project Space Residents receive 24/7 access to a private studio, digital printing equipment and an analog darkroom. They also receive a stipend of $1000, plus $250 for supplies, and a $500 travel budget for those traveling from outside the Rochester region.
We provide accessible housing for national/international artists in an apartment within walking distance to VSW. All of our Residents receive the support of VSW’s digital printing technician, program assistants, consultations with curators on staff and research support in VSW’s collections. The Project Space Residency also provides opportunities for artists to engage with the public through public lectures and Open Studios.
Application Process for the 2027 Project Space Residency Cohort
VSW welcomes applications from both U.S. based and international artists working in photography, film or media art. There is an application fee of $10. Proceeds from application fees contribute to administrative expenses related to the submission and review process. If you want to request a fee waiver please herneasedavis@vsw.org.
Important Dates
Applications Open: March 30, 2026
Applications Close: May 17, 2026 (midnight EST)
Residency Cycle: Jan, 202
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Jury Panel
Each year, a jury panel consisting of VSW staff, artists and guest curators review applications to select up to 12 residents for 4-week terms.
Nando Alvarez-Perez (editor-in-chief, Cornelia Magazine and VSW Project Space Resident, 2017), Le’Andra LeSeur (Artist, Tulsa Artist Fellow 2024-2026, Project Space Resident, 2023), and Aspen Mays (Artist, Associate Professor, California College of Art, Project Space Resident, 2022) are this year’s guest jurors.
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Images show the VSW AIR studio (Jessica Chappe in residence), darkroom, workroom, AIR house, kitchen, living room.