Free Artist Residency in the United States for Artists and Writers from Around the World

Elf School of the Arts in North Carolina offers a fully fee-free residency for artists and writers from around the world, lasting from one week to 12 weeks. Selected participants receive a private bedroom and private studio, with access to facilities and a community of artists, to develop new work in a peaceful setting near the Appalachian Mountains and Lake Chatuge.

Private bedroom; private work studio; residency duration from one week to 12 weeks; Wi-Fi; access to facilities and equipment; opportunities to collaborate and exhibit or present work; time to focus on developing a project.

Open to artists and writers from any country at any stage of their career, able to work independently and communicate in English during the residency.

Apply through the page's Apply link which leads to the site’s registration form.