Artist Residencies in San Francisco with Stipend

500 Capp Street

San Francisco, United States

The 500 Capp Street International Artist Residency hosts artists in The David Ireland House in San Francisco’s Mission District for a focused period of research and making, culminating in an exhibition. Residents may live or work in the House and access the Paule Anglim Room and David Ireland Archive, receiving curatorial guidance throughout. The residency emphasizes concept-driven practices and welcomes international and U.S.-based artists, with strong interest in sculpture and ideas aligned with David Ireland’s philosophies. Public programs may include installations, interventions, and community-facing events. The House offers elevator access to living quarters and wi‑fi. Partners may stay briefly by arrangement; the House is not suited to families or pets (service animals permitted).

Black Futures

San Francisco, United States

Zaccho Dance Theatre’s Black Futures Artist-in-Residence Fellowship supports Black performing artists (dance, theater, music, interdisciplinary) with stipend, free studio, mentorship, and community engagement. For Bay Area artists, Oct-Jun residencies.

SOMArts The Commons Curatorial Residency

San Francisco, United States

SOMArts The Commons Curatorial Residency is a program in San Francisco that supports emerging and mid-career curators and artists through a 9-month incubator, providing mentorship, planning support, a project grant, and a month-long exhibition in a 3,100 sq ft gallery. It prioritizes historically underrepresented voices to address social issues via multi-faceted exhibitions and public programming that promote community engagement and cultural equity. Launched in , it awards four residencies per season via open call to foster curatorial practice and collaborative innovation.