Trillium Arts is an artist residency center where artists of many disciplines can find a creative home away from home, offering secluded space for rejuvenation in a beautiful, remote setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our facilities during the fall months are best suited to the disciplines of literary arts, photography, visual arts and arts administration.
Applications are now being accepted for our Individual Artist Residencies for Fall 2025. One week residences are available in the months of September, October and November.
Individual artists who do not require a rehearsal studio (such as writers and photographers) are encouraged to apply for a one week residency. Performing artists (such as choreographers and theater artists) are also welcome to apply, with the understanding that the Red Barn Studio is seasonal and availability is dependent on weather. The Red Barn Studio will not be available after October 31. Use of the studio is an additional fee of $35 per day.
Note that there is ample land and outdoor space available for ideation and research. We are currently unable to accommodate groups or collaboratives on the Trillium property. Individual artist residencies are a solo adventure during their time here and your residency will not overlap with other awarded artists. If an artist would like to bring collaborators, there are a variety of AirBnB’s available for rent in the immediate area. A list of recommended AirBnB’s is available upon request.
Who is eligible? Artists of various disciplines (writers, photographers, visual artists, choreographers) at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. There is no application fee.
Learn more about the residency and begin your application at:
https://www.trilliumartsnc.org/artist-residencies
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Application Requirements include:
· CV or resume (not to exceed 5 pages)
· A one-page Artist Statement that shares your goals as an artist and how you achieve those goals.
· A one-page Project Description that describes your intention for a Trillium Arts Residency. What do you plan to accomplish?
· One Letter of Recommendation. This letter should be submitted separately by an outside recommender. Provide an email address below and your recommender will receive an automatic link to use to submit their letter on your behalf.
A Work Sample in either as a Text, Image or Video based format.
Work study scholarships for a 50% discount are available on a limited basis.