Yes, Skowhegan is operating at full capacity. For more information on our COVID-19 guidelines you can email our help desk here.

The 2024 Application deadline is January 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST (UTC -5:00). We advise applicants to begin work on their online application well in advance of this date. Remember that it may take several minutes for your payment to be accepted by the site, so please do not wait until the last moment to submit. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for any reason including website failure.

Yes, there is an application fee due when you submit your application. The one time application fee amount is determined by the date that you apply. Please refer to the application fee timetable for application fee rates.

No. Unfortunately, we are not able to waive the application fee.

It is one of our priorities as an organization to make the experience possible for any artist, regardless of their financial situation through financial aid awarded at the time of acceptance.

However, we do rely on the application fee to cover the substantial costs involved with processing and reviewing each application.

The application fee is tiered by date of application and is much cheaper for those who apply early.

The application fee must be paid using Skowhegan’s Stripe payment system which takes most major credit cards. If you are experiencing difficulty using Stripe, call Skowhegan at +1 (646) 681-6426 or email help@skowheganart.org. You must contact us at least 24 hours before each application fee increase or deadline to request assistance in using an alternative payment method for the application fee.

Artists must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program (June 8, 2024). There is no maximum age limitation.

Aside from being over 21, there are no eligibility requirements. Academic credentials and/or training in art are not a prerequisite and are not considered in the admissions process.

Yes, however Skowhegan is not an accredited academic institution and cannot participate in the student visa process. If admitted, artists must arrange for a visitor’s visa (if required) in time for the start of the program. International applicants are eligible for financial aid and grants toward travel expenses. A working knowledge of English is required.

Please note that artists who are accepted in 2024 who are traveling to Maine internationally may be required to meet country-specific regulations provided by the US government or your home country.

You may only submit one application per annual cycle; artists who submit multiple applications in the same cycle will not be considered for admission. Artists may only attend Skowhegan once.

No. We understand that many artists work across disciplines, but you must choose a primary discipline for purposes of organizing our review process. Applicants are never penalized for being in the “wrong” category. If you are accepted to Skowhegan you can work in any discipline(s) you choose.

The category choice you make is used for administrative purposes and it is important to note that there is no right or wrong category for you to select. Many artists choose this category because they work in multidisciplinary, conceptually driven forms incorporating 2-D, 3-D, and Time-Based media. Others select this category because their work is more ephemeral or employs digital practices. Please choose whichever category that you feel best aligns with your practice.

Yes. Skowhegan allows collaborative teams to apply. Collaborative teams must apply using one application to represent the entire team. Please note that only 3 members of a collaborative team can attend the Skowhegan program at one time.

The names of your references are not revealed to the admissions panel and are not considered in the primary admissions process. Identify individuals who can speak to your commitment and openness as an artist and your ability to work well in a communal setting. Skowhegan does not accept letters of recommendation.

The biggest mistake applicants make is to submit bad portfolio images. A lot of images suffer because applicants shrink the image file itself, rather than changing the pixel dimensions of the image. Even if you think this doesn't apply to you, you should still carefully read the image specifications outlined in Step 3 of the Application. These instructions are there to help you put your best work forward for our particular application. Furthermore, despite the constant advancements made in cell phone camera technology we suggest that you avoid submitting images made by your phone while handheld or in low light situations. If you must use a cellphone for documentation please make sure that you are doing so in a well lit area.

After you have submitted your application you will receive an automatic email acknowledging our receipt of your application.

Please be sure to check your spam folder and make sure you set your email settings to accept help@skowheganart.org as a safe address. Mail generated from our website is often blocked by spam filters (this is particularly true for those who use Hotmail, AOL, and Earthlink).

If you did not receive a confirmation email, please contact the office at help@skowheganart.org to confirm receipt of your application.

Review panels are composed of members of Skowhegan’s Board of Governors, members of the upcoming summer’s faculty, and members of the Skowhegan Alliance, an alumni committee.

All are distinguished artists and many are alumni. Applicants are presented to the jurors anonymously.

You will receive email notification by the end of April and as early as mid-April. We do not respond to inquiries about application status prior to this notification. Please do not call or email the office to inquire about your acceptance status.