Apply to the Folkist Space Residency
Application Guidelines
Before completing your application, review all the Residency FAQs on the Kirkland Art Center website. These include what to expect from our residencies, who is eligible to apply, and the selection criteria our jury uses to review applicants.
When you’re ready, add the application to your cart and complete the application form that launches during checkout. We recommend writing your answers in a separate document and pasting them into the application form to avoid losing your work.
Because this residency is run by volunteers and our team juggles many roles, our email turnaround time can often take at least three days. Please keep this in mind as you prepare your application, and apply before the final deadline if you will have questions or need support. Any application questions can be directed to Nora at info@folkist.space.
Our FAQs are helpful, and we find that reviewing them answers most questions!
AVAILABLE DATES: To be selected for a residency, you (and your collaborator/s if applicable) must be available for at least one of the following residency dates:
January 19th - 26th, 2026
February 9th - 16th, 2026
March 2nd - 9th, 2026
March 23rd - 30th, 2026
You will be asked to indicate your preference and availability on our application form.
OUR LOCATION: This residency is located in Clinton, New York, a small town in the Mohawk Valley. Selected residents are responsible for their own travel.
WORK SAMPLES: While we waive a more rigorous portfolio requirement to keep our residencies accessible to emerging artists, we do want to get a sense of your voice, the themes of your work, and your current artistic practice in your application. Our application will ask for a link to something that you think represents you well, which can be anything from your personal website to a published piece, a video of a performance, or a social media post featuring your art. Do not submit password protected links, these will disqualify your application.
For emerging artist spots, our committee does not base decisions solely on the current state of a portfolio, but we are looking for artists who demonstrate original vision, real dedication to their work, and exciting room for growth regardless of their current level of mastery.
***All applications must be submitted and received by midnight on October 20th, 2025 to be considered.
