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A Sweet Dreams Society Residency aims to help artists in the early steps of their journey. Society members will receive the time, space and resources they need to create, gaining confidence in their craft and forging lifelong bonds with mentors and peers. Together, we’ll build a network of globally recognized, multi-disciplinary talent under the Sweet Dreams banner.

2023 Key Application Dates

Session One
Application Deadline: April 17
Residency: May 1 – July 31
Session Two
Application Deadline: August 17
Residency: September 1 – November 31

Who We're Looking For

  • Visual artists (including but not limited to): painters, sculptors, fashion designers, print makers, wood workers, book makers, film makers, graphic designers, illustrators, fiber artists)
  • Artists with strong ties to the Graduate community they’re applying for. See Locations.
  • Personalities who are comfortable in front of the camera
  • Must be based primarily in the US and over the age of 18

Benefits of Joining the Society

  • Dedicated studio space in a Graduate Hotel*
  • Sweet Dreams Society Grant to support creative ambitions
  • Solo exhibition in your Graduate Hotels Residency location
  • Access to nationwide network of Sweet Dreams Society Artists

*Graduate Hotels is not responsible for housing during the artist’s time in residency

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    A 400-600 word statement of intent of your vision for your time residency, and your connection to the Graduate Hotels location you're applying for.

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