on::view artist residency program

Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District at ARTS Southeast, the ON::VIEW Artist Residency provides a free, high visibility studio space for an artist to complete a new project, to continue an in-progress endeavor, or to conduct research exploring conceptual, material, performative, and social practices. The studio’s large windows look out onto Bull Street, the district’s main thoroughfare, allowing the artist’s work to be on view to the community at all times. Visitors and passersby on the sidewalk witness the artist's process as it unfolds in real time, seeing all the steps involved from concept to final execution. Community events like workshops, performances, public art projects and artist talks offer creative ways to interact with the public. The ON::View Residency supports artists from across the globe, working in all media.

Located just blocks away, the 5th Dimension Apartment is a cozy studio with a full kitchen and bath to comfortably house the Artist for the duration of their stay. The 5th Dimension Apartment has a private entrance and garden with plenty of space to create, lounge and entertain. It is our hope that by providing lodging for ON::View Artists that we will accommodate a diverse range of creatives from far and wide, as we continue to fulfill our mission to make Savannah a destination for the arts.

Nitty Gritty Details:

Located just off the lobby in ARTS Southeast, the Residency Studio is 12 x 12 feet with large street level, east facing windows, which allow the community to view the Residents’ work 24/7. Artists may work in any medium suitable for the space.

Artists will have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with the local art community, and our ON::Call for ON::View list of Savannah experts provides unique one-on-one access to some of the city’s most knowledgeable and esteemed citizens specializing in Savannah history, art, activism, native flora and fauna, music, science and more, in support of Residents’ research and to provide additional avenues of community support during their Residency period.

All ON::View Residents will do an Instagram Takeover for the duration of their Residency, sharing their process via @onviewresidency

All ON::View Residents will have the opportunity to participate in an annual group exhibition featuring all of the Residents of the last year. The exhibition will take place in January, 2027.

The ON::View Studio provides 24 hour access to Residents. Additionally, Residents must commit to working in the studio during our public open hours (TH - SUN, noon to 5PM) a minimum of one day per week.

• Dates of Residency periods are firm. There are no exceptions for early move ins, late move outs, etc. as the spaces must be prepared for the next incoming Resident. Residents must be present during the First Friday Program Finale (see specific dates below).
• Residents are encouraged to engage the community by giving a public lecture or workshop, or other interactive event during their stay.
• Artists coming from out of town must cover their own travel costs. We offer lodging for accepted Residents at the 5th Dimension Apartment, located 5 blocks east of ARTS Southeast.

The Residency Studio has open air flow into the lobby and gallery area which makes the following restrictions necessary:

• No aerosol or other toxic/high-voc materials are allowed in the space.
• No ongoing or repetitive loud noises, such as grinding. Occasional use of hand and power tools IS allowed.
• The Residency Studio is climate controlled, but due to its proximity to the doors and the large windows it can be warmer/cooler than the rest of the space depending on outside temperature.
• Limited furnishings in the Residency Studio are available. Accepted applicants must provide their own materials and supplies.
• ARTS Southeast does not insure the property of the Resident artist.
• Current Studio Members or artists who have been Studio Members in the last 6 months are not eligible for this Residency.
• Collaborative teams are eligible for the Residency. One proposal should be submitted for the entire team. The 5th Dimension Apartment can house 2 artists comfortably, if teams of more than 2 artists would like to submit, making additional housing arrangements is encouraged.
• Artists may seek additional support or funding from other organizations to cover project costs if they wish. ARTS Southeast will be happy to provide a letter of support to accepted Residents seeking grants or other funding sources.

Specific Residency Dates:

January 2026

Resident Arrives: Jan 6, 2026

Residency Dates: Jan 8 - Feb 6, 2026

Closing Reception: Feb 6, 2026, 5-9PM

Studio Space move out: Feb 7, 2026

Apartment move out: Feb 8, 2026

February 2026

Resident Arrives: Feb 10, 2026

Residency Dates: Feb 12 - Mar 6, 2026

Closing Reception: Mar 6, 2026, 5-9PM

Studio Space move out: Mar 7, 2026

Apartment move out: Mar 8, 2026

March 2026

Resident Arrives: Mar 10, 2026

Residency Dates: Mar 12 - Apr 3, 2026

Closing Reception: Apr 3, 2026, 5-9PM

Studio Space move out: Apr 4, 2026

Apartment move out: Apr 5, 2026

April 2026

Resident Arrives: Apr 7, 2026

Residency Dates: Apr 9 - May 1, 2026

Closing Reception: May 1, 2026, 5-9PM

Studio Space move out: May 2, 2026

Apartment move out: May 3, 2026

May 2026

Resident Arrives: May 5, 2026

Residency Dates: May 7 - Jun 5, 2026

Closing Reception: Jun 5, 2026, 5-9PM

Studio Space move out: Jun 6, 2026

Apartment move out: Jun 7, 2026