The Good Hart Artist Residency offers 10- to 21-day stays for visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of their career. Each resident is provided a private residence with a detached studio, a $500 stipend, a kitchen stocked with basic groceries, several home-cooked meals from local hosts, and a quiet retreat along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Nestled in the woods along the “Tunnel of Trees,” a designated Scenic Heritage Route, the residency is within walking distance of the village of Good Hart. Residents can enjoy Lake Michigan’s beaches, nearby sand dunes, and the region’s inland lakes and wetlands. The residency typically hosts one artist at a time, offering the solitude and focus needed to create and reflect.
Community is central to the mission of the Good Hart Artist Residency. Visual artists are invited to participate in Open Studio Saturdays, which provide an opportunity to share their work with local visitors. The annual Harbor Springs Festival of the Book connects resident writers to both local and literary communities. During each residency, artists also collaborate with a local nonprofit organization to lead an educational event, workshop, or exhibition. Visit our Local Partnerships page to learn more about these collaborations.
This call will open on December 1, 2026 through January 12, 2027.
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to private kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Piano
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Open to artists, writers, and composers.
The call will open on December 1, 2026 through January 12, 2027.
There will be application information sessions on Monday, November 23, 2026 at either 11:00am or 7:00pm EST and Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:00am or 7:00pm EST Please see our website for more information and to register.
