Kinship Studio residency and retreat center welcomes photographers and creative makers of all skill levels looking to explore, create, and launch personal or community art projects.
This spring and summer, Kinship is offering grant-subsidized matched-funds residencies and retreats—50% of residency and studio costs are covered by grants, and 50% is covered by the artists—allowing the benefits of a residency without the competitive application process or long wait times. Matched-funds residencies require only a brief application and short phone interview; residencies and retreats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and we accept applications until all spaces are filled.
Facilities include darkrooms, a digital print lab for prints up to 44" wide, a matting and framing studio, an outdoor alternative process studio, a mixed-media collage and book studio, and a writers' studio. For a list of studios and equipment, click here.
To help make residencies accessible to artists of all income levels, we have a limited number of work-exchange full scholarships available each year. Please indicate additional financial need on your retreat request form.
We offer four types of residencies:
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Self-Directed - for those who wish to work independently.
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Guided - for those who are exploring and learning and still need guidance and instruction (for an additional fee).
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Production - for those who are preparing for exhibitions or a project launch.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
We use a non-competitive selection process, but require a brief phone or Zoom interview to ensure we are the right fit for your creative needs.
Residency & Retreat fees (paid by artists) do not fully cover the cost of your studio or stay and are subsidized by grants and donations. Retreat rates include access to a studio and a 30-minute studio orientation. Lodging also includes a private bedroom and shared spaces such as the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and library. Additional fees for private instruction, workshops, critiques, etc., can be added to any residency package.
Studio & Lodging
One Week - $540
Two Weeks - $1025
Three Weeks - $1500
Four Weeks - $2000
Private Instruction
$50 per hour
10 hours - $450 ($45 per hour)
15 hours - $630 ($42 per hour)
20 hours - $800 ($40 per hour)
40 hours - $1520 ($38 per hour)
50% of the cost for all residencies and retreats is subsidized by grants and donations. The residency fees listed above already reflect that 50% subsidy. If you need additional support, please indicate that on your retreat request form when applying. We have a limited number of work exchange positions available each year.