Volland Foundation Residency

Associated Residency Program

The Volland Residency Program provides time and space for creative practitioners of a wide range of disciplines to gather in a community setting for work, thought and exchange of ideas. Volland offers three rarities in today’s world: quiet, darkness, solitude. 

Volland is located in the Flint Hills of Kansas, nestled between working ranches with sweeping views of the tallgrass prairie, of which only four percent remains. It is the most endangered ecosystem in the world. We believe that this wide-open landscape can create a change in the creative trajectory of those who participate in the residency program at Volland.

The Volland Foundation offers two-week and four-week residencies. Artists, writers, poets, musicians, performers, designers, historians, natural scientists, and leaders in the humanities are invited to apply. We are looking for applicants in all stages of their career and all areas of the globe. The foundation welcomes people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

The Volland Residency offers living and studio space with uninterrupted time and few distractions. The foundation has no requirements to make or display work during residencies. However, if a resident wishes to give a presentation or offer an open studio, the foundation will support their efforts when possible.

Each resident is responsible for their travel and living expenses including food, toiletries and art supplies. All participants must have a car during their residency.

Deadline
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Large Sinks
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Additional Eligibility Information

Adults over 18

College students are eligible

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
12
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
60
Artist Stipend
500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

No fees are required from the artist.  Living and studio space are provided at no charge.  Meals, travel expense, art supplies are not included.

 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Participants are welcome to apply for other grants or funding support.  If they require a reference or recommendation, we are happy to provide one.

Note regarding artist stipends:  $500 is awarded for a 2-week residency.  $1000 is awarded for a 4-week residency.

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application