Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence: Call for Applications
The Deering Estate’s engaging Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program has launched the application for the 2025 season. A call to artists – for visual, literary, performing, and cross-disciplinary arts – is open to apply before the August 31, 2025, 11:59 pm deadline. The application is for studio residencies and non-studio project residencies at the Deering Estate, beginning as early as January 1, 2026. An information session will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 2 p.m. at Deering Estate. RSVP for the information session online.
The Deering Estate seeks to continue Charles Deering’s legacy of arts patronage by supporting emerging and mid-career artists who work in a multitude of disciplines and media. The prestigious and competitive Artist-in-Residence Program is a direct extension of this legacy, and acts as a wonderful incubator for creative ideas, unique experiences, and collaborative opportunities that engage the public.
Miami-Dade County is proud of the role that the AIR program has had in artists’ careers, the positive interactions with the public, and the growing cultural partnerships. Since 2012, the Deering Estate has had the privilege of presenting and collaborating with internationally-acclaimed visual artists, composers, musicians, playwrights, authors, choreographers, and performers.
Interested artists must complete a formal application, which is available online. A printable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is available on the Deering Estate website to assist applicants with answers to common questions. More information can be found on the Deering Estate website.
The application will open on June 1st and completed applications must be submitted by the deadline of August 31, 2025, by 11:59 pm. There is no cost associated with the application process or residency program.
This program offers the opportunity for professional artists to pursue their artistic discipline, create a body of work, connect with other artists, and engage the public, while interacting with the historic, archeological, and natural elements of the Estate’s inspiring environment. Other benefits include access to archives, education and interpretive staff, and possible grant and partnership opportunities. Artists are encouraged to interact with the public during their regular studio hours whenever possible.
The AIR program offers residents free access to the site and/or studio space for extended periods on our beautiful, inspiring, and historic site. Collaboration with other residents, Estate programs, and Estate partners are encouraged and welcomed. Each artist studio is slightly different, but all provide space in one of our historic buildings for two to 12 months. We welcome shared and collaborative residencies and seek to include a broad scope of contemporary and traditional artistic practices. The residency does not provide for overnight housing, and artists must provide their own supplies.
