Associated Residency Program
South Porch Artists Residency is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio. Residents apply for stays of one, two, three or four weeks, arriving and departing on a Monday. For more information see our website: www.southporchartists.org
We believe that artists, writers, scholars and clergy – while often undervalued – provide essential services to our community, and to each of us as human beings. They uncover the universe, reveal our common humanity, expose injustice, point to reconciliation, and nurture our hearts, minds and spirits. Our mission is to support the essential work of these makers and thinkers by offering them dedicated space, time and community, and to enrich the people of the Lowcountry and our residents through personal and cultural exchange. At South Porch we are guided by the values of inclusion, community, caring and creativity.
Artists and thinkers, ages 21+, ranging from emerging to established and working in variety of genres are welcome to apply.
There is no application deadline
Url/web link to application
Residency Eligibility
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Theater
Translation
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Residency Experience Summary
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Piano
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Working artists, scholars, arts administrators and clergy, 21 or older, are welcome to apply. Applicants are required to complete a brief form describing themselves, their work, and what they hope to accomplish during their residency. All applicants must agree to uphold our values of inclusion, community, caring, and creativity.
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Fee Details
South Porch is committed to keeping our residency fees as affordable as possible. One week = $295. Two weeks = $549. Three weeks = $759. Four weeks = $879. One-week scholarships available for Black and Native American artists.
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
