Submissions close at midnight EST December 3rd

Don’t wait to be chosen—choose yourself. Applications for the Creative Press Studio Residency + Mentorship Program close at midnight on December 3rd (yes, that’s soon!).

This program is for working artists who are ready to take their creative practice and art business seriously. We’re looking for artists who bring professionalism, passion, and follow-through — and who are eager to create a body of work around a theme during our January residency.

If accepted, you’ll receive coaching, structure, and community support to help you fund, create, and launch your next collection.

⏰ Deadline: Tuesday, December 3rd at 11:59 PM EST
💸 Application Fee: $30

Don’t forget to not only submit your application but also pay the application fee.

🎨 Residency Training Workshop

December 16–18, 2025 • 12–2 PM EST on Zoom
(Replays available for all sessions)

Kick off your Creative Press Studio Residency with three days of focused, hands-on training designed to set you up for success.

Over the course of this live Zoom workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop a clear, compelling theme for your residency collection

• Prepare your studio, materials, and creative plan for two weeks of focused making

• Set up and market your own “Kickstarter-style” patron campaign to fund and promote your residency

You’ll also receive ready-to-use worksheets, templates, and checklists to guide your process every step of the way.

This training is the foundation of your residency experience—where inspiration meets structure and intention turns into momentum.
You are not required to attend this workshop live, but you will get more out of the experience if you are able to attend live.

📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon acceptance)
🗓 When: December 16–18, 12–2 PM EST
🎥 Replay: All sessions will be recorded and shared

💌 Build Your Patron Base

January 5–18, 2026

It’s time to invite others into your creative process.
During this two-week period, you’ll actively market and build your patron base—the community of supporters who will help fund and champion your residency.

Using the proven strategies in our Creative Press Patron Playbook, you’ll:

• Craft authentic outreach that resonates with your audience

• Share your story and theme in a way that inspires connection

• Invite patrons to become collaborators in your creative journey

You won’t be doing this alone. We’ll guide you every step of the way with templates, prompts, and encouragement designed to help you reach your goals and create genuine relationships with your supporters.

✨ This is where your residency begins to take root—and your creative community grows.

🗓 When: January 5–18, 2026
📘 Resources: Creative Press Patron Playbook (provided to all participants)

🎨 The Residency

January 19–31, 2026

This is where the magic truly happens.
For two immersive weeks, you’ll dedicate focused time to creating a cohesive body of work around your chosen theme. This is your chance to deepen your artistic practice, experiment, take creative risks, and experience the full momentum of working in community.

We’ll gather on Zoom three times a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00–2:00 PM EST (end times may vary based on the number of artists). These open-studio sessions are designed to foster collaboration, encouragement, and shared inspiration.

During our time together, you’ll:

• Kick off the residency with a virtual studio tour and introduction to your theme and creative goals.

• Share works-in-progress, discuss challenges, and brainstorm solutions alongside your peers.

• Learn from one another’s process and experience the synergy that comes from creating side by side—even across time zones.

✨ These sessions are equal parts accountability, connection, and creative energy—a space to grow together and celebrate the beauty of making art in community.

🗓 When: January 19–31, 2026
💻 Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 12:00–2:00 PM EST