During part of the residency, the artist works with a community group on a collaborative work of art. The second part provides artists with the opportunity to pursue new work. Resident artists receive work space, housing, documentation, a small materials budget, publicity and administrative support. Students are not eligible to apply. Asian Cultural Council.
Grants support individuals for international travel, living expenses, interpreters' fees, misc.
Invitations for residency are extended to highly qualified writers, visual artists, composers, choreographers, performance artists, and film and video artists. Also welcomes international artists even if they do not speak English. Almost 200 artists are invited each year. Residencies vary from two weeks to two months. The average stay is five weeks, and Yaddo encourages applicants to request longer visits.