The Regional Workspace Residency is a 3-month program that supports emerging photographers based in the Rochester, NY region with tailored residencies to help them expand their practice and to provide professional development opportunities. This regional program is rooted in VSW’s mission to support experimental photography, film and media art. Selected artists will develop detailed project and budget plans, professional development goals (i.e. crafting an artist statement/CV, website or portfolio development, portfolio review preparation).

Selected artists will be provided with $1000 stipend for supplies and $1000 for travel. Residents will be given access to the VSW workroom and darkroom and time with VSW staff dedicated to helping complete professional development goals and feedback on project work.

Our inaugural Regional Resident is Jackie McGriff. Visit Jackie’s residency page to learn more about her work and her residency project.

Stay tuned for the official call for residency applications in early August.