OPEN CALL:Ox-Bow School of Art & Artist Residency
This intensive, three-week studio residency serves artists from all generations and career stages who are seeking deep creative development and meaningful connection. Occurring August 9–29, 2026 on Ox-Bow’s historic campus in Saugatuck, Michigan, the residency brings together one facilitator, visiting artists, and a small cohort of residents for an immersive and collaborative experience. Longform is especially well-suited for painters, printmakers, fiber artists, and writers seeking a focused, discussion-driven environment that supports independent practice and thoughtful feedback.
Residents receive private accommodations, a dedicated studio space, and three chef-prepared meals per day. This structure allows participants to focus fully on their practice while benefiting from Ox-Bow’s supportive and communal environment.
Inspired by alternative learning models and low-residency academic programs, Longform cultivates a rhythm of rigorous engagement and open exploration. Participants take part in group discussions based on readings and topics selected by the facilitator, weekly studio visits with visiting artists, and hands-on workshops that expand familiarity with Ox-Bow’s facilities—including printmaking and papermaking. In the evenings, residents share their work through informal presentations that celebrate dialogue, curiosity, and exchange.
The cost of Longform is $5,750 and requires a portfolio application. Applicants may indicate interest in need-based funding and include a brief statement of need within the application.
This year, Longform will be facilitated by kg, who will guide the cohort through a series of conversations, readings, and shared inquiry across the three-week residency. The program will also feature a dynamic group of visiting artists who contribute through workshops, studio visits, and dialogue. Adelheid Mers, Matt Morris, and Hope Wang will join as Guest Artists, each leading a 3-hour workshop open to residents and offering individual studio visits. In addition, Dianna Frid will participate as a Visiting Artist, presenting an artist talk and conducting studio visits with all residents. Together, these engagements create multiple points of exchange, feedback, and connection throughout the residency.
Applications due June 7, 2026
If you have questions regarding the applications process or the Longform program please email oxbow@ox-bow.org.