The Fountainhead Residency, based in Miami, FL, seeks visual artists who are at a pivotal point in their career where connections and conversations with art professionals and an immersive and nurturing environment is just the catalyst needed to expand and evolve their art practice.  Artists living in South Florida are NOT eligible to apply. 

To date, Fountainhead Residency has hosted over 600 visual artists from 50 countries. During each month-long residency, artists are personally introduced to nationally recognized curators, collectors, and gallerists for one-on-one studio visits, offering a one-of-kind opportunity for mentorship, insight, and perspective on their work. They are invited to experiment, investigate, and reflect, while being immersed in the local cultural landscape. Artists-in-residence receive roundtrip airfare, living and working accommodations, and a $2,500 honorarium. They meet local artists and explore Miami’s major museums, collections and galleries. Attorneys, financial professionals and business consultants are available for critical entrepreneurial guidance.

At the end of each month, Fountainhead welcomes the public into the residency to meet the artists, view their work, and learn what inspires them. In pursuit of supporting artists financially, works are made available for sale, and the organization works directly with the artist and honors any gallery representation agreements to facilitate these sales. Fountainhead’s proceeds directly support the program and its artist community, funding artist stipends, honorariums, and artist programs.

2027 residents will inaugurate Fountainhead's new facility, a 1920s Old Spanish home in the urban center of Miami. Located between Midtown and Wynwood, artists will live communally in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, and enjoy private, dedicated work space in a studios building located at the back of the property. Artists have access to paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes to explore the beautiful nature surrounding them. All the basics of a home are provided including fully equipped kitchen, wifi, washer and dryer, sheets, towels and bikes.

Studio space is private and located on the property.  There are several large working walls, many tabletops, a small outdoor area, sewing machine, projectors and basic tools.

All applicants must be proficient in English to take full advantage of all that the residency offers.

Application period: July 6 to 24, 2026

Selection process: Applications will be selected through a jury of professionals.  Finalists will be invited for a phone interview. 

Notification:  Artists will be notified by October 2026

Residency period: 

Session 1: January 6 to February 3

Session 2: February 17 to March 17

Session 3: March 31 to April 28

Session 4: May 12 to June 9

Session 5: June 23 to July 21 

Session 6: August 11 to September 8

Session 7: September 22 to October 2

What is provided: Living and working accommodations, roundtrip airfare, $2,500 honorarium

Artists are responsible for: Most meals, materials

What is expected: Artists are expected to invest in themselves and their practice.  The work made while in residence does not need to be pre-defined.  We ask that you fully dedicate your time in-residence, actively participate in all Fountainhead programming and come prepared to share your story and inspiration behind your work. We also ask that you bring along at least one completed or in-progress work so studio visitors can get a sense of your work.

Selection Criteria:  · 

• Artistic Excellence: Work that is compelling with a distinct voice and vision. 
• Evidence of Commitment: Artist has a history of active engagement in creating artwork and presenting it to the public, with a record of professional accomplishments appropriate to career stage. 
• Impact: High potential for Residency to play a role in helping the artist further their practice and/or career. 
• Engagement: Desire to engage with artists, art professionals and the general public through studio visits and community programming. 
• Personal Qualities: Open-minded, kind and respectful, self-directed, able to articulate their vision and inspiration in a way that can be understood by many.