Art Retreat in Downeast Maine

Associated Residency Program

One-week Art Residency Retreat stays. These residency/retreats can accommodate up to 4 creatives during any one week period.   Included: accommodations with private bedrooms and shared bath in a neighboring cottage within sight and walking distance of The Foggy Bee; prepared family-style dinners nightly; one 4-hour plein air guided experience and unfettered access to the 1100SF studio and grounds (including 90+ acres across the street).  This can be a collaborative studio experience - up to 4 creatives may be present in the studio during any of the designated periods. Or it could just be you.  A certain type of "buzz" happens when creative spirits share space.  It creates its own energy.   Light your creative process on fire or release it slowly in this beautiful setting on the water. Whether it's painting, drawing, photography, writing or some other method of making art, you'll find a special energy here that helps make it bee.  The building offers sweeping views of the Narragaugus River as it meets the Narragaugus Bay (e.g., open ocean).  The entire back side of the building, including the studio, faces the water.  The light is amazing with long windows and skylights.   You'll have plenty of room to spread out and stay set up (the Studio comfortably seats 14 for classes - LOTS OF ROOM!).  It's a magical place to create.   

There is no application deadline
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Storytelling
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Accessible Housing
N/A
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Paper Soaking Sinks
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Additional Eligibility Information

Art retreats/residencies are open to any creative soul looking to express, invest or just get away.  

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
18
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
1550
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Art Retreat/Residency Stays include:   

Accommodations at a neighboring, 3-bedroom cottage for 7 nights within sight/walking distance of The Foggy Bee. Access to the Bee's 1100 SF Studio, common areas (kitchen, dining, 1/2 bath) and grounds. Family style, New England dinners served nightly at The Foggy Bee.  Saturday to Saturday (check-in 3pm // checkout 11:00am).  Available Weeks: 6/1/24, 6/8/24, 6/15/24, 6/22/24, 10/5/24 or 10/12/24. Free 9:30 a.m. Yoga class on checkout day. One 4-hour guided outing (painters/sketchers bring your own Plein Air rig). 

Accommodations: single occupancy, private queen room w/shared bath - $1550 (2 available); single occupancy, private king room w/private bath - $1655 (1 available; note that this room can also accommodate a couple @ $2575 for one week).  $650 Deposit required at booking; residency must be paid in full at least 14 days prior to start date; installment payments available. *Accommodation offers a full kitchen for residency guests to prepare meals other than nightly, family-style dinners served in the dining room of The Foggy Bee.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application