2026年 エスタチュアリー・AIR アーティスト・イン・レジデンス・プログラム

The Estuary Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program, administered by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, supports artists who explore the theme “Rising Seas” through creative practice. Applications are open for the 2026 edition, with a deadline of 20 November 2026. Up to three artists or artist groups (individuals or collectives) will be selected to receive a total award pool of $20,000 (minimum $5,000 per recipient). The award is paid in three installments and covers both the artist’s time and production costs. The residency runs from January to May 2027 and culminates in a public exhibition in summer 2027. Participants must be based in one of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties and will be required to attend three in‑person activities (site visit, photo/video shoot, final exhibit). No application fee is required. The program does not provide studio space or housing, but offers a stipend, production budget, exhibition opportunity, and mentorship from the partnership’s advisory board. Applicants must submit a resume/CV, artist statement, project proposal, 3–5 work samples, and three professional references via the online Google Form.

Stipend (up to $20,000), production budget, public exhibition, three in‑person activities, mentorship from advisory board.

Applicants must reside in one of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma). Open to individual artists and artist groups.