1708 Gallery announces its call for applications for the second year of its pilot Artist Residency Program, open ONLY to artists residing within a 500-mile radius of Richmond, Virginia, USA.
The pilot Artist Residency Program is located on the second floor of 1708’s building at 319 W. Broad Street in Richmond’s downtown Arts District. The pilot will help 1708 further define the full vision for its future program, which will expand our mission to empower and support diverse artists’ voices. The pilot residencies are free, and 2 or 3 months in length running from September 2025 through August 2026.

1708 will provide a private living/working space that includes: A large open room with north facing windows, a full kitchen, three bedrooms/office, 2 full bathrooms, and a washer and dryer; a $1250 monthly stipend; access to basic equipment and supplies; AND assistance planning and facilitating a public program to take place during the residency. At this time, the apartment is only accessible via a staircase.

For the pilot Artist Residency Program, we are seeking artists:

Located within a 500-mile radius of Richmond.

Who are working towards a specific outcome (a future exhibition, public art project, community engagement program, or other). Please note, this residency does NOT provide an exhibition in the gallery.

Who are willing to learn alongside us, provide feedback from their experience, and help shape the future program. 1708 is seeking candidates who are willing to participate in regular dialogues throughout their tenure about their experience and provide feedback upon their exit.

While the application is open to all levels of experience, we’re especially interested in candidates with previous residency experience who can provide informed feedback to help us shape our future program. Additionally, the specific details and size of the space make the pilot residency especially well-suited for collectives and/or artists with families.

For more information, please contact ubuster@1708gallery.org.