Grand Marais Art Colony: Self-Guided Residencies

The Art Colony provides artists with self-guided work space in professional studios set on Minnesota’s North Shore. An environment of creative freedom supports the process and development of new works, allowing for a combination of aesthetic inquiry, creative risk-taking, experimentation, and artistic development. There are no outcome requirements.

Our 2023 Self-Guided Residency application deadline is December 6, 2022.

Deadline
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Choreography
Dance
Photography
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Slab Roller
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Fine Metals / Jewelry Making
Jeweler’s Bench
Acetylene/Air Torches
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Textiles Workspace
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Please visit our application on SlideRoom for more details. 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
40
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
50
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

The Art Colony has 5 different studios with varying fees. Please see the link below to view the options:

https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/artist-services-2-2/studio-access/

Lodging is currently set at $35/night with a $50 cleaning fee for 1 - 2 week stays and a $100 cleaning fee for 3 - 4 week stays.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application