Welcome to Centrum's Application for 2026 Residencies

This application is for our Self-Directed, Emerging Artist (PNW-based only), and In the Making residencies. There is one application for all three programs so please select the residencies you’d like to be considered for in the application. The application is open between April 15-June 30, 2025.

Our residency program is aimed at providing artists, writers, and creatives in all disciplines permission to relax, to focus, and/or re-invent their practice as needed. We believe that residencies are a central part of any artistic practice and that magic happens when you take time to reflect and focus on what matters most. We also believe that community matters, and that being in residence alongside others expands networks, fosters connectivity and friendship, and helps our arts ecosystem thrive. We encourage all applicants to read about Centrum's Residency Programs here. 

In this application stage, we will ask for: 

• Work samples, along with a link directly to an existing online portfolio if you have one, so that our panel can understand your practice. Our panels look to curate a diversity of practices, work that is relevant to contemporary issues and work that expands thinking in its field. Residencies are open to practices that include but not limited to: visual arts, writing, curatorial, performance, dance, music, and social practices. 
• Demographics to ensure that we are selecting from a diverse pool of applicants.  
• The type of workspace/accommodations needed for your work.
• One short paragraph about what a residency would mean to you. 
• Indication of which residency program(s) you want to be considered for. *Note: Emerging Artist Residency is only for Pacific Northwest-based artists residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.

Submit by June 30th to be considered for the  2026 Emerging Artist Residency, In the Making Residencies, or Self-Directed Residencies.

Please note: Due to staff capacity, we absolutely cannot accept any applications past June 30, 2025 and thus we highly encourage you to complete and submit your application prior to the last minute should you encounter any issues with uploading your files, etc. Submittable does get crowded on the last day of applications; every year applicants submitting on the last day report problems uploading materials! Please submit early.

Our Review Process 

Applicants will be reviewed and selected by a panel of jurors representing our alumni and a diversity of backgrounds and modalities. Our jurors are established, emergent, and mid-career artists, writers, and curators. Due to the high volume of applications, and in consideration of the workload of our jurors, we are unable to offer feedback on applications.

In the interest of transparency and integrity, here are the estimated numbers for our 2026 residency season:  6 spots for Emerging Artists Residency, 3-5 spots for In The Making, and 35 spots for Self-Directed Residencies. We intend to renovate our cabins over winter 2025-2026, which reduces the number of residents we can welcome for 2026.