Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Residency 2027

An approximately one-month residency from October 6–31, 2027, near Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, for artists working across artistic media. The residency includes a $4,000 stipend, free housing, a studio, an electronic baby grand piano, a recording booth and publicity. Residents stay in a spacious house outside the park boundaries, 28 miles from the Visitors Center, and have the opportunity to offer a public event, reading, concert or workshop.

Open to single artists, families, artist couples, artist collectives and arts troupes across all artistic media. Application materials listed are application forms, artwork/portfolio, CV, artist statement and project description. Fixed residency dates are October 6–31, 2027. The application fee is $60; there are no participation or additional fees. The residency includes a $4,000 stipend and free housing; the page welcomes both individual and group applications without specifying separate per-person stipend amounts. Residents stay outside the park boundaries, 28 miles from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Visitors Center. Artists have the opportunity to offer a public event, reading, concert or workshop at the National Park, online or at a partnering location. Possible art donation through NPAF to the NPS Collection at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.