Open Call:
Announcing the 2025 Paseo Project Taos-to-Vermont Artist Residency 

The Paseo Project is thrilled to announce the open call for the 2025 Paseo Project Taos-to-Vermont Artist Residency. This opportunity offers a Taos-based artist a fully funded three-week residency at the renowned Vermont Studio Center (VSC) in Johnson, Vermont. The residency includes room, board, a private studio, and a stipend for travel and materials.

For over five years, The Paseo Project has hosted residencies for visiting artists, providing housing, studio space, and dedicated time for creative work in Taos. Executive Director Matt Thomas, a Vermont Studio Center artist-in-residence alumnus, explains the inspiration behind the Taos-to-Vermont Artist Residency initiative:

“Artist residencies offer artists invaluable time and space to focus on their work. We wanted to extend that same opportunity to a local artist—a chance to step away, find inspiration, and develop their practice.”

The program was originally conceived in 2019 but was postponed due to COVID. While the inaugural recipient, Nikesha Breeze, was unable to travel to Vermont, they used the allotted funds to develop their artistic practice. Now, The Paseo Project is excited to officially relaunch the Paseo Project Taos-to-Vermont Artist Residency.

Who Can Apply

The 2025 Paseo Project Taos-to-Vermont Artist Residency is open to full-time Taos County artists working in any visual arts medium. Artists at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those who have not previously participated in a residency program. The selected artist must be available for the residency from November 3-21, 2025 and will be asked to present their work upon returning to Taos.

About Vermont Studio Center

The Vermont Studio Center is the largest international artist residency program in the United States. Located along the Gihon River in Johnson, Vermont, VSC was founded in 1984 to foster creativity through community and reflection amidst the stunning Green Mountains.

Residency Details

The Paseo Project covers all residency costs, including room, studio, and meals. Additionally, a reimbursement is available for travel expenses and material supplies.

How to Apply

Artists must submit their applications via a Google Form.
There is no fee to apply: https://forms.gle/2ijFbj94GeF7LC4b9

Application Requirements

• A statement introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the residency, and detailing how it would benefit your creative process. You may also include information on current projects, bodies of work, or proposals for how you would use the time.

• Up to 5 work samples (no more than 1MB each, labeled with the artist's last name) 

• and/or links to online work.

• CV/Resume.

Key Dates

• March 5, 2025 – Call Opens 

• April 15, 2025 – Application Deadline (Midnight MST)

• May 1, 2025 – Selected Artist Notified

• November 3-21, 2025 – Residency at Vermont Studio Center

• Post-Residency – Public Presentation in Taos

For questions, please contact Nina@PaseoProject.org.

Additional Information

Website:www.paseoproject.org
Vermont Studio Center:https://vermontstudiocenter.org/