2025 Visiting Artist in Residence Dr. Byran Massey Sr. - Woodworking on the Land

Associated Residency Program

Summer 2025 Visiting Artist

July 7-11, 2025


Dr. Bryan Winfred Massey, Sr. will be the first guest Visiting Artist at Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT. He will be teaching a week-long wood carving workshop for artist of all levels.​

Dr. Bryan Winfred Massey, Sr. was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1960. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Art & Design and a Professor of Art/Sculptor/Designer at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC; his Master of Fine Arts from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. He completed his Doctorate of Education at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in Higher Education Administration.

Bryan began his career figuratively, but now works with both the figurative and abstract. His recent combinations of stone and steel have begun to carry him to a higher dimension in his work.

“My work for years has been focused on creating interesting works of art that deal with social, political, cultural and spiritual issues. In my work, I want the viewer to experience the raw emotions that I experienced in the creative process whether it is stone, steel or cast metal."

During this week long course offering participants will have the opportunity to camp out on the land, eat plant based meals, and learn about the connection between art, nature, and our creativity.

Residency Length
1 week - 1 week
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
15
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Art Education
Sculpture
Woodworking
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Meals Provided
All meals
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Introductory-Advanced Wood Sculpting

 

Tuition is $1,600 for the course and includes three plant based meals and snacks each day. Participants who would like to camp on the land will need to book their lodging separately. The additional cost to camp for the week range from $300 - $1,000 depending on the site. You can see options available on our website. Camping on the Land Please contact chez.kindredcraft@gmail.com to discuss the details and arrange your stay.​

Tuition & Meals: $1,600

Camping/Lodging: $300-$1,000

Limited to 15 participants
*Sliding scale available on a case by case basis.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
15
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application