Free Artist Residencies in Syracuse

Light Work

Syracuse, United States

Light Work, an artist-run non-profit organization, offers a prestigious Artist-in-Residence program in Syracuse, New York, for artists working in photography and image-based media. Each year, 12-15 artists are selected to spend one month focused on their creative projects. Residents receive a stipend, a furnished apartment, 24-hour access to state-of-the-art facilities, and extensive staff support. Each resident’s work is published in a special edition of Contact Sheet: The Light Work Annual, along with an essay. The program is open to international artists, with applications reviewed annually. Light Work’s facilities include high-quality printing and scanning equipment, a black-and-white darkroom, and a lighting studio. The organization aims to support emerging and under-represented artists through residencies, publications, and a community-access digital lab. Founded in 1973, Light Work has supported over 400 artists from around the world.