About Art Omi
Art Omi, a not-for-profit arts center with a 120-acre sculpture and architecture park and gallery, offers residency programs for international artists, writers, translators, musicians, architects and dancers. Art Omi believes that exposure to internationally diverse creative voices fosters acceptance and respect, raises awareness, inspires innovation, and ignites change. Art Omi forms community with creative expression as its common denominator for artists and the public to affirm the transformative quality of art.
Residencies
Art Omi has five distinct residency programs: Art Omi: Architecture, Art Omi: Artists, Art Omi: Dance, Art Omi: Music, and Art Omi: Writers. Through a competitive jury process, residents are chosen, invited to attend at no cost to themselves, except travel. Abundant, catered meals and comfortable, beautiful lodgings are provided in a scenic location in Columbia County, New York. Please read these Frequently Asked Questions before applying to one of our residency programs!
About The Residencies
Art Omi: Architecture is the first residency program of its kind in the nation, inviting 10 early- to mid-career architects from around the world to develop their work during a two week residency on Art Omi's campus in June. Art Omi: Architecture aims to nurture experimentation at the intersection of architecture, art and landscape.
Art Omi: Artists invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather for four weeks each summer to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal.
Art Omi: Dance brings together ten accomplished dance artists from around the world for two and a half weeks of creative exchange in late July. Residents experience each other’s creative process and the freedom to play in this collaborative residency program.
Art Omi: Music invites 12–15 musicians, composers, and sound-makers of all kinds from around the globe to come together for two and a half weeks in August for a uniquely collaborative music-making residency.
Art Omi: Writers hosts authors and translators for two weeks to one month throughout the spring and fall. The program’s strong international emphasis provides exposure for global literary voices and reflects the spirit of cultural exchange that is essential to Art Omi’s mission.
Note: This is the application for Art Omi: Artists ONLY
For the first time, we are instituting an application fee. This application fee covers the cost of administration to process applications.
APPLICATION FEE:
Applications can only be submitted using this form if Submittable accepts the submission fee.
If an applicant is unable to submit a payment due to restrictions set by their country, financial institution, or internet access policies, please contact the Program Director, Claudia Cannizzaro, ccannizzaro@artomi.org, by August 31, 2026, 2 weeks before the application deadline.
After August 31, 2026, we cannot guarantee that we can provide individualized support.
This application fee covers the cost of administration to process applications.
For any other technical issues, please contact Submittable support directly at https://www.submittable.com/contact
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Late applications will not be accepted.
DECISION NOTIFICATION: January 1, 2027
RESIDENCY DATES: Thursday, June 17 – Monday, July 12, 2027
About: Art Omi: Artists invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal.
Art Omi: Artists nurtures deep creative and professional connections in a vibrant, social residency.
Artists are provided with a private bedroom in shared living quarters, a private studio, and three meals a day at no cost, but are responsible for their travel and material expenses, unless they are eligible for travel grants as specified in our fellowships guidelines. Each session, two critics/curators are invited to participate as Critics-in-Residence. They both lead discussions, help shape the Visitors program and make individual studio visits throughout the duration of the residency session.
You can read more about the Critics here
NOTE: If you legally live (proof of residency required) in either of these countries: Australia, Basque Country, Croatia, DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS OPEN CALL! We have specific calls for these fellowships.
Australia: Aug 14 - Sept 30 LINK HERE
Basque Country: Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2026 LINK HERE
Croatia: Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2027 LINK HERE
If you DO NOT live in the above mentioned countries please go ahead and submit your application here.
Art Omi: Artists eligibility guidelines:
- Artists currently enrolled in either a BFA or MFA are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be out of school at the time of the application. However, PhD students or professional artists with at least 5 years of professional experience, currently enrolled in a masters degree program other than in the arts are eligible.
- Art Omi accepts applications from self-taught professional artists. Having received a degree or certification, or having formally studied art is not a requirement for Art Omi: Artists residency. However, resumes/cv must reflect at least five years of professional experience as an exhibiting artist.
- Applications must be submitted in the English language. Please make sure all application materials, including your resume/CV, and your biography, are in English.
- If you work in a team, please fill one application ONLY. Only one person will be the contact person for the TEAM application. Please make sure to mark on the resume ALL of the names of the artists being part of the group. The entire application must reflect work done by the team, not individual works. One time collaborators must submit two independent applications.
- Applicants must be 18+ of age by the time of the application.
- Work submitted must be done in the past ten years. Applications with work older than 10 years will be disqualified.
- Art Omi: Artists' program Alumni are not eligible for a return residency. In order to give as many artists as possible the chance for a residency at Art Omi, we ask that alumni do not apply for a return residency. We appreciate you spreading the word to artists who have not been to Art Omi yet.
Please submit the following:
- Resume/CV reflecting at least 5 years of demonstrated art practice
- Short biography in narrative form
- Artist Statement
- 8 images OR links to 3 video excerpts, OR 5 images and 1 video. Video excerpts must be no longer than 1 minute each and are preferably made available for download on Vimeo if possible. Do not embed videos in submittable as we will need to either access them via a browser or download them. Applicants with videos that cannot be downloaded or viewed on an external browser such as vimeo, youtube or a website, will be disqualified. We do not review video embedded into Submittable. Make sure we can review the video you submit on an external browser.
- Brief description for each image or video submitted
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we ask that you be certain that your application is complete and in adherence with all guidelines. Incomplete applications will not be processed, and unfortunately we are unable to notify applicants about the status of their application until after the selection has been made.
We strongly suggest you do not wait until the last day to submit an application as we will not be able to help you should you have any technical issues uploading your submission. We will not be able to extend the deadline due to any tech issue, you may encounter.
To be considered for a 2027 residency, your application must be submitted electronically via Submittable by the end of the day on September 14, 2026 (11:59 PM EST). Notifications will be provided in January 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please contact the following for questions:
Technical Support: support@submittable.com
Program Application Questions: Claudia Cannizzaro, ccannizzaro@artomi.org
Note: This is the application ONLY for visual artists living and working in AUSTRALIA, with at least 10 years of art practice as demonstrated in their resume/CV. Proof of legal residency is required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
DECISION NOTIFICATION: January 1, 2027
RESIDENCY DATES: Thursday, June 17 – Monday July 12, 2027
The Art Omi Australia fellowship includes travel and a stipend of $500 for material expenses.
Art Omi: Artists invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal.
Art Omi: Artists nurtures deep creative and professional connections in a vibrant, social residency.
Artists are provided with a private bedroom in shared living quarters, a private studio, and three meals a day at no cost, but are responsible for their travel and material expenses, unless they are eligible for travel grants as specified in our fellowships guidelines. Each session, two critics/curators are invited to participate as Critics-in-Residence. They both lead discussions, help shape the Visitors program and make individual studio visits throughout the duration of the residency session.
You can read more about the Critics here
Art Omi: Artists eligibility guidelines:
- Artists currently enrolled in either a BFA or MFA are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be out of school at the time of the application. However, PhD students or professional artists with at least 10 years of professional experience, currently enrolled in a masters degree program other than in the arts are eligible.
- Art Omi accepts applications from self-taught professional artists. Having received a degree or certification, or having formally studied art is not a requirement for Art Omi: Artists residency. However, resumes/cv must reflect at least five years of professional experience as an exhibiting artist.
- Applications must be submitted in the English language. Please make sure all application materials, including your resume/CV, and your biography, are in English.
- If you work in a team, please fill one application ONLY. Only one person will be the contact person for the TEAM application. Please make sure to mark on the resume ALL of the names of the artists being part of the group. The entire application must reflect work done by the team, not individual works. One time collaborators must submit two independent applications.
- Applicants must be 18+ of age by the time of the application.
- Work submitted must be done in the past ten years. Applications with work older than 10 years will be disqualified.
- Art Omi: Artists' program Alumni are not eligible for a return residency. In order to give as many artists as possible the chance for a residency at Art Omi, we ask that alumni do not apply for a return residency. We appreciate you spreading the word to artists who have not been to Art Omi yet.
Please submit the following:
- Resume/CV reflecting at least 10 years of demonstrated art practice
- Short biography in narrative form
- Artist Statement
- 8 images OR links to 3 video excerpts, OR 5 images and 1 video. Video excerpts must be no longer than 1 minute each and are preferably made available for download on Vimeo if possible. Do not embed videos in submittable as we will need to either access them via a browser or download them. Applicants with videos that cannot be downloaded or viewed on an external browser such as vimeo, youtube or a website, will be disqualified. We do not review video embedded into Submittable. Make sure we can review the video you submit on an external browser.
- Brief description for each image or video submitted
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we ask that you be certain that your application is complete and in adherence with all guidelines. Incomplete applications will not be processed, and unfortunately we are unable to notify applicants about the status of their application until after the selection has been made.
We strongly suggest you do not wait until the last day to submit an application as we will not be able to help you should you have any technical issues uploading your submission. We will not be able to extend the deadline due to any tech issue, you may encounter. Best of luck with your application!
Please contact the following for questions:
Technical Support: support@submittable.com
Program Application Questions: Claudia Cannizzaro, ccannizzaro@artomi.org
Note: it may take several days for us to respond. We strongly suggest you do not wait until the last three days of the open call to apply as we will not be able to help if you encounter a problem submitting your application and write to us less than 72 hours prior to the deadline.