ANNOUNCING:
Timeline:
May 1st: Applications Open
July 1st (11:59 EST): Applications Close
July 31st: Applicants are notified
October 23rd: Start of the residency
November 6th: End of the residency
November 7th: Opening reception of the artist’s exhibition in VCP’s Picker Print Gallery
For the first time in its 28-year history, the Vermont Center for Photography will host an Artist in Residence in scenic downtown Brattleboro. This inaugural residency ushers in an exciting new chapter for VCP, offering photographers dedicated time, space, and resources to pursue ambitious creative work.
The selected resident will receive 24/7 access to VCP’s facilities, including our darkroom, digital lab, and studio spaces, providing a rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in their creative process. During their stay, the artist will be provided with a fully funded accommodation at the historic Latchis Hotel, located just a four-minute walk from VCP, along with a $500 creation stipend to support necessary expenses and the development of new work.
At the conclusion of the residency, the artist will present the results of their efforts in Brattleboro through a solo exhibition in VCP’s Picker Print Gallery, giving the public an opportunity to experience and interact with the work created during the residency. Ideally, the artist will give a talk in conjunction with the opening of their exhibition, although this is not required.
VCP is particularly interested in supporting artists whose projects require the time, tools, or facilities that this residency makes possible—whether due to financial limitations, lack of access to specialized equipment, or the need for a dedicated space to experiment and create.
We hope this debut residency is the first of many, strengthening Brattleboro’s role as a vibrant center for photographic practice and supporting artists in pushing their work into new territory.
What’s Included:
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- 24/7 access to VCP’s darkroom, digital lab, and lighting studio for the duration of the 2-week residency
- A $500 stipend for supplies, equipment, food, travel…etc
- A 13-night stay at the historic Latchis Hotel, a 4-minute walk from VCP
- A one-month solo exhibition in our Picker Print Gallery
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Who Should Apply:
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- Photographers and lens-based artists at any stage of their career
- Artists working in analog, digital, or hybrid processes
- Those who would directly benefit from access to VCP’s lab spaces
- Artists with a clear, focused project proposal
- Those seeking dedicated time and space to push their work forward
- Artists facing barriers to making this work elsewhere (financial, spatial, technical, or otherwise)
- We are less concerned with where you are in your career and more interested in why this residency matters for your work right now.
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How to Apply:
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- Complete the online application form (available May 1st)
- The application fee is $25 for non-members or $15 for members, which will go directly to supporting residency expenses
- Upload a CV or résumé
- Submit a project proposal
- Upload 5–15 work samples
- Include a portfolio link (optional)
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