Solo Exhibition Residency
A new and unique offering for artists wanting to advance their career and practice.
Immerse yourself in a Solo Exhibition Residency in Santa Fe. This unique month-long resident artist opportunity provides a beautiful on-site one-bedroom casita with connected studio space, and the entire gallery for a month-long solo exhibition.
Highly selective and application only. Apply below.
If accepted, you’ll spend a month in Santa Fe for your residency and your solo exhibition. You’ll be staying in a beautiful one-bedroom casita on site, which is connected to your private studio, overlooking the gallery. You’ll have the entire gallery wing for your residency to yourself, including the gallery, for a totally immersive creative experience like no other. You’re invited to set your own gallery hours for your show, where the public can come in and watch you working in your studio visible from the gallery, engage in dialogue about your work and process, and purchase directly from you while earning 100% commission. An opening reception is encouraged, but not required. Our Gallery Director will be on site and Jen Tough will be available for curatorial advisement.
What’s included
The entire gallery for the duration of the residency for a solo exhibition
Optional opening reception
Beautiful, private, furnished and equipped casita with kitchenette, private entrance and fenced yard
Your private casita is connected to your solo studio for late nights… when inspiration strikes
Dedicated studio space connected to the gallery, offering the visiting public a chance to see your work in-process
Hands-on support from the gallery director
Curatorial input from Jen Tough for your exhibition
Full responsibility and creative control: oversee, staff, and install your own exhibition
Set your own gallery hours, discuss your work with visitors, meet new buyers and process your own sales, earning 100% profit
Who should apply
Artists ready for a solo exhibition and the career advancement achieved from it
Artists who are excited about managing their own art career instead of waiting for a gallery
Artists wanting to earn 100% commission and develop their own contacts and collectors
Artists interested in dialogue directly with the public
Artists interested in their own solo exhibition curation, installation, pricing and sales
Artists interested in gaining gallery experience and learning more about the art business
Artists seeking concentrated time and space away from daily distractions in beautiful Santa Fe
Artists ready to manage exhibition logistics, public engagement, and staffing their show
Why Santa Fe
Work and show in one of the country’s most inspiring creative communities. Santa Fe has a thriving art audience and a rich cultural history, providing an ideal backdrop for a focused month of artistic growth and exposure in Santa Fe—the third-largest art market in the US.
Application Only
Submit your application for consideration today at link below. Limited spots — apply now to secure a solo month in our Santa Fe residency and transform your practice into a fully realized solo exhibition. The gallery is unable offer scholarships for this opportunity. Artists are encouraged to apply for outside funding opportunities. We offer a limited number of scholarships for our weekly residency program.
Available 2026 dates:
May 3 - 31
May 31 - June 28
June 28 - July 26
July 26 - August 23
August 23 - September 20
September 20 - October 18
October 18 - November 15
November 29 - December 23
2027 dates not available at this time.
About the studio:
The studio is open to the gallery, 4 steps above the gallery, allowing visitors and collectors to visit you in-studio while you work, while also enjoying your solo exhibition in the gallery.
Track lights and a skylight for glare-free lighting
A/C
Utility Sink in adjoining room
Connected to both the casita (by locking door) and open to the gallery below
Optionally open for visitors and collectors while gallery is open
About the casita:
Furnished and fully equipped
One bedroom with king size bed
Ensuite bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub
Kitchenette open to living space
A/C
Fenced and gated yard w/ BBQ (pet friendly)
Private exterior entrance
Interior entrance via the studio
Up to 2 dogs welcome (with approval and deposit)
Partner / spouse / extra person welcome (with additional fee)
Large flatscreen TV and newly furnished
High speed Internet/WIFI and all utilities included
Dedicated parking spot next to exterior entrance
Washer and dryer in the facility
About the gallery space:
Track lighting, 12 foot ceilings, A/C, public entrance (locking), see pics here
Investment
$5200 for this month-long opportunity, including private lodging, studio and the entire gallery space for a solo exhibition. Fee includes all utilities, high speed Internet/WIFI, parking, access to entire facility. $1500 refundable deposit covers damage to all spaces, excessive utility/water usage and any incidentals. Payment schedule: 50% due upon acceptance, 50% due approximately 60 days from arrival, deposit due 30 days from arrival and refundable within 30 days if no damage or excessive fees occur. First 50% payment non-refundable. We do not offer scholarships for this program. Artists needing funding must seek funding outside of the gallery. Artist is responsible for marketing and staffing their exhibition. Artists must cover studio walls and flooring with plastic (artists provide), and may not exceed standard utility usage (outlined in lease agreement). Artists are highly encouraged to obtain trip insurance for unforeseen events causing cancellation, along with insurance for artwork loss or damage.
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The Solo Exhibition Residency is application only and highly selective. This opportunity will only be offered for 2026, with no plans for offering this in 2027 at this time. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able.
Please email us for additional information or questions: Info@JenTough.gallery. Please do not call the gallery.
