Culinary Artists Residency 2026

This opportunity supports and celebrates artists working at the intersection of food and art. Open to creators of all backgrounds—not only those with traditional fine arts training—the program invites anyone whose creative practice engages food as material, whether through research, performance, sculpture, social practice, or event-based work. The residency unfolds in two parts: a 10-day winter session on Ox-Bow’s campus (dates confirmed with the final cohort) and a culminating public program held in summer or fall of the same year. Up to six artists or collaboratives are selected each cycle.

Residents receive room and board during their time on campus, a $1,500 artist fee in support of their public program(s), a $600 travel stipend, and a $200 materials budget for the winter residency. Additional materials funding and event support are provided for the public program. Throughout both sessions, residents have access to Ox-Bow’s professional kitchen, studio spaces, and the support of staff who specialize in both culinary and artistic production.

As an art school and residency centered around the communal experience of dining, Ox-Bow views the kitchen as a studio and hospitality as an art form. The Culinary Artist in Residency emphasizes collaboration, experimentation, and care—inviting participants to explore how food shapes community, narrative, and creative exchange. The winter session fosters research and dialogue, while the public program encourages residents to share their vision through an immersive event.

Finalists are interviewed prior to final selection. Applications are open to individuals and collectives, with participation determined by panel review.