Artist Residencies at Chesterwood

Since the 1970s Chesterwood has hosted artists through a variety of partnerships with organizations in which residency opportunities are a key element of their mission. Currently Chesterwood has established partnerships with Berkshire Art Center (Stockbridge, MA) and the National Sculpture Society (New York, NY).

BERKSHIRE ART CENTER

The Berkshire Art Center’s Berkshire Artist Residency at Chesterwood is open to 3 artists this year and offers studio space on the second floor of the newly renovated historic residence. (No overnight accommodations.) Applications open February 19 and close March 21, 2024.

Past BAC AIR Recipients:
2021 Jackie Fischer
2022 Natalie Tyler
2023 Kelly Potter

National Sculpture Society

The National Sculpture Society’s Sculptor Residency at Chesterwood is open to all members of the National Sculpture Society, and provides on site accommodations and a dedicated studio space. Submission deadline: January 10, 2024

Past NSS AIR Recipients:
2021 Gabrielle Trom
2022 John Belardo
2023 Ed Fraughton