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. Artists receive a private bedroom, meals and a studio. Accommodations for family members and pets cannot be made. Center for hand papermaking, printmaking and the art of the book which offers the Book Publishing Residency. Pyramid Atlantic and the artist jointly produce the book.