The Eureka Springs School of the Arts offers residency opportunities for artists who are seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work, and/or explore new avenues within their medium. 

This is an opportunity to be inspired by the incredible natural beauty and unique culture of the Ozark Mountains. ESSA is located on an idyllic forested campus 5 miles west of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, and within an hour drive of the major cultural institutions of Northwest Arkansas, such as Crystal bridges, The Momentary, the Walton Arts Center, etc. The ESSA campus offers well equipped studios and facilities and comfortable private lodging for our artists in residence, tucked away from the distractions of the outside world.

Selected residents are provided access to ESSA studios, on-campus lodging, an opportunity (not required) to sell their work at a closing reception, and other benefits. 

If you would like to be notified when new residency opportunities arise, or for questions about our residency program, contact ESSA’s Program Manager at program@essa-art.org.

To learn more about upcoming Residency Receptions and current and past Artists in Residence, click here.