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Artist-In-Residence

Make Bold New Work!

Generator’s Artist-in-Residence program supports curious, community-minded makers who blur lines between art, design, and engineering. Residents receive access, tools, and a collaborative home base to prototype ideas, expand technical skills, and share processes with the public.

Generator is a 12,000sqft, state-of-the-art facility located in the arts & innovation district in downtown Burlington, Vermont. This program supports ambitious artists in pursuit of their creative and social impact-driven projects.

Selected Artists Will Receive:

  • 4 Months of Free Generator Membership
  • 3 Months of Free Studio Rental
  • A $500 Materials Stipend
  • A $400 Tool Training Credit
  • Access to fully equipped shops after requisite trainings: metal, wood, jewelry, digital electronics, sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more.
  • Access to a collaborative and skilled community of engineers, developers, artists, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
  • Opportunities to engage the community-at-large, share your process, host an exhibit, or run a workshop.

Notice: housing is not provided

Artist Expectations

  • Participate in our membership community by working on-site and sharing your work and process.
  • Engage the community-at-large by hosting a showcase to celebrate your project completion.
  • Allow Generator to photograph and share your work to promote you as an artist and Generator as a hub of creative collaboration.
  • Provide a materials list and budget before receiving your materials stipend.

Application & Selection

Applications are currently open for Winter & Spring residencies with decisions made in October. Applications open in Feburary for the Summer & Fall residencies with decisions made in April.

Our selection committee consists of a Generator staff member, the current Artist-in-Residence, a representative from SEABA, and a community member invested in the Burlington art scene.

Residency Timeframes: 

  • Summer Residency 
    • Membership (Jun – Sep)
    • Studio Occupancy (Jul – Sep)
  • Fall Residency
    • Membership (Sep – Dec)
    • Studio Occupancy (Oct – Dec)
  • Winter Residency 
    • Membership (Dec – Mar)
    • Studio Occupancy (Jan – Mar)
  • Spring Residency 
    • Membership (Mar – Jun)
    • Studio Occupancy (Apr – Jun)

Notice: Residency membership begins 1 month prior to studio access. We recommend using this time to complete tool trainings and explore our space so you’re fully prepared when it’s time to move into your studio.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Winter & Spring applications are due by Sunday, October 5 at 11:59pm

Application Windown Now Closed

Generator’s Artist-In-Residence program is a partnership with the South End Arts + Business Association (SEABA):

This program is made possible with support from: