Artist-In-Residence

We are not currently accepting applications at this time.

Artist-In-Residence

Generator offers artists, designers, and other creative makers a $500 materials stipend, up to $400 credit in Tool Trainings, a 3 month studio rental, and 4 months access to its state-of-the-art facility in downtown Burlington, Vermont. The program supports ambitious artists in pursuit of their creative and social impact-driven projects.

Selected Artists Receive:

• 4 Months of Free Membership
• 3 Months of Free Studio Rental
• a $500 Materials Stipend
• a $400 Tool Training Credit
• access to fully equipped metal, wood, jewelry, micro-electronics, sewing and rapid-prototyping facilities (after requisite tool trainings)
• access to a collaborative and skilled community of Generator members made up of engineers, developers, artists, professionals, and entrepreneurs
• opportunity to organize and host (in consultation with Generator staff) an event that is open to the public and highlights their work.
• Housing is not provided

Artist Expectations:

• Artists-in-Residence are expected to take the appropriate trainings during their month of membership preceding their residency period.
• Artists-in-Residence are expected to use their stipends for educational opportunities at Generator and materials.
• Artists-in-Residence are expected to work onsite as much as possible to realize their project and to build community at Generator.
• Artists-in-Residence are expected to host one “Open Studio” session during their studio occupancy.
• Allow Generator to photograph artist and their work (to be used in marketing materials, social media posts, development/fundraising initiatives, etc.)

Application & Selection

Applications open in February for the Summer and Fall residencies with decisions made in April, and applications open in August for the Winter and Spring residencies with decisions made in October.

Residency Timeframe (note that membership begins 1 month prior to studio access): 

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

Our selection committee consists of a Generator staff member, the current Artist-in-Residence and at least 2 other individuals invested in the Burlington art scene.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.