The International Summer Program is an exceptional residency that brings 20 artists together for four weeks at The Watermill Center.
Participants are invited to develop new works alongside emerging artists and established creative professionals from various countries and disciplines. They exchange ideas, share practices, attend workshops, and collaborate on projects in a communal and experimental environment that encourages them to push the boundaries of contemporary creative practice.
The program culminates in a festival of works developed during the residency, alongside works by renowned artists across dance, visual arts, theater, music, and performance art.
During the program, artists are immersed in an extensive collection of resources, including The Watermill Center Collection, the Library of Inspiration, and ten acres of landscaped grounds and sculpture gardens.
2026 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 21, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 AT 11:59PM EST
- Applications are accepted through the online portal, SlideRoom, a thttps://watermillcenter.slideroom.com.
- SlideRoom will lead you through the required questions, attachments, and media uploads.
- There is a $12 USD fee per application required by SlideRoom. Payment is accepted on the SlideRoom website.
For all technical questions (work sample uploads, payment issues, trouble submitting, login problems) please email support@slideroom.com.
For questions regarding the program or application process, please refer to our FAQ. If you cannot find the relevant information, email us at applications@watermillcenter.org.
Please note: We do not accept late applications. There will be no extension on the deadline. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by early spring 2026.
info e bando: https://www.watermillcenter.org/summer/
