Volland Foundation 2027 Art Residency: $500–$1,000 Stipends, Apply by November 2
The Volland Foundation is inviting artists and other creative practitioners to apply for its 2027 residency programme in the Flint Hills, Kansas, United States. The official application page confirms that applications close on November 2, 2026 and are not complete until the USD $25 application fee has been paid. The programme offers selected residents the time, studio and accommodation needed for independent creative research in a rural landscape.
Who can apply, and which disciplines are welcome?
Volland welcomes artists across career stages and from local, national and international backgrounds. Alongside painting, sculpture and writing, the foundation's interdisciplinary approach may appeal to photographers, filmmakers, designers and artists working with digital media or environmental research. The decisive factor is whether the planned project and working style are suited to an independent rural residency rather than a fixed class or exhibition.
2027 dates and residency lengths
The 2027 application page lists available residency periods in spring, summer and autumn, beginning March 23 and continuing through November 16, 2027. Openings include shorter periods of approximately two weeks and longer four-week sessions, each with limited places. Applicants should check the exact start and end dates and openings on the live registration page. An application does not guarantee any particular period or a place.
Stipends, housing and the real budget
According to the foundation's residency information, Volland provides housing and studio space, limited group meals or shared programmes, and a stipend of USD $500 for selected two-week residents or USD $1,000 for four-week residents. This does NOT mean that the foundation pays for all expenses. Residents must normally cover their travel and transportation, their own vehicle for the stay, art materials, shipping and meals. The separate application fee is USD $25. Applicants should budget realistically before committing.
A car is a significant eligibility and logistical factor
Volland is near Alma in the Kansas Flint Hills, far from large towns; the foundation's official guidance says residents need a car and valid driver's license for the residency. Those unable to meet this requirement should ask the foundation about possible options before applying, instead of assuming local transport will be included. International applicants should also check travel documents and any U.S. visitor-entry requirements.
Selection and creative environment
The application calls for written responses, work samples, a CV/resume and a reference contact; an independent jury selects participants. Volland does not require each resident to complete or exhibit a finished work, but encourages appropriate exchanges with the local community. The setting can support landscape photography, site-responsive work, writing, long-term artistic research and interdisciplinary creation.
About the Volland Foundation
The Volland Foundation is a nonprofit cultural organization in the Flint Hills of Kansas. In addition to the residency programme, it maintains a gallery, outdoor sculpture trail, public performances and community events, connecting the arts to the distinctive tallgrass prairie environment. Its past residents include photographers and artists working with the local landscape.
Official application, rules and support
Volland Foundation: official 2027 residency dates and application: https://www.vollandfoundation.org/2027-application
Volland Foundation: programme provisions, costs and eligibility: https://www.vollandfoundation.org/about
Important: consult the organizer's official announcement
This article summarizes and edits a call issued by an outside organization. Translations, interpretation or subsequent changes may cause inaccurate or outdated information. Before applying or paying, always verify eligibility, submission dates and time zone, fees, repertoire and rights on the organizer's original official website. In any conflict, the official rules take precedence. Official information checked on October 26, 2026.