Artist Residency at Edgewood Farm

Myra Kooy working in the Printshop

Myra Kooy working in the Printshop

Upstairs Painting studio

Upstairs Painting studio

Studio

Studio

Artist & Community Opening

Artist & Community Opening

Large Meadow with outdoor stage

Large Meadow with outdoor stage

Sculpture

Sculpture

Artist Residency at Edgewood Farm

Truro, MA, United States

The artist residency program of The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm is a program that began in 2017, developed to encourage the development of creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established artists. It works in collaboration with our distinguished educational facility at the Castle Hill Campus, whose mission is to foster the arts for the local and regional community.  The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm will focus on the development of “the artistic process”  by providing artists a beautiful place to work for an extended period of time.  The residency program at Edgewood Farm will strive to bring a broader artistic cultural conversation to the local community and economy of the Outer Cape.

The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm sits on  nearly 7.5 bucolic acres adjacent to the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Atlantic Ocean and town conservation land.  The residency provides artists an opportunity to be in a quiet and contemplative place, within walking distance to the dunes, natural forests, bike trails, ponds and spectacular beaches that are rated among the top ten most beautiful in the world.  At a time when the natural environment is at risk, Edgewood Farm will offer artists a place to regain a connection to the natural world and draw inspiration from the environment.  

Approximately 3-6 artists a month will have uninterrupted time to work in 4 studios.  

Contact

3 Edgewood Way
Truro, MA 02666
United States

Year Founded
2017
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a craft school
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
2 weeks - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Art Education
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
History
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants: Open to all artists, writers, musicians & farmers from the United States and from abroad.  All residents and visitors are welcome to experience the richness and diversity of our creative community. We seek to provide every Edgewood Farm resident with an equal opportunity to pursue their creative practice and share work with the community as well as to offer residents and visitors to participate in and enjoy Truro Center for the Arts lectures, events, and programs in an inclusive artistic and literary environment. 

  • Additional eligibility information: Applicants are accepted individually. Review of work submitted is based on seriousness and quality. Artists can apply as a collaborative team as well.
  • Proposed Application deadlines:
  • DUE August 15, 2024 for the Spring Session (we are open now to apply before the deadline!)
    • CURRENTLY OPEN for October, November, December
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. It is suggested to submit at least 6 weeks prior to residency start dates.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
15
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
40
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
850
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Application fee: $25
Residency fee: $1500/month or $850 for 2 weeks

All travel expenses and materials are the responsibility of the artist.  International applicants are welcome to apply.  Castle Hill actively seeks applicants from all backgrounds, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, disability, HIV status or veteran status. 

Priority is given to the Bipoc Community and LGBTQI Communities. 

Limited Scholarships are available.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
1500
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

We are offering 10 full scholarships to people of color and to indigenous communities for 2024!  We are also working with Morgan State University and Howard University  (HBCU) to offer full scholarships to new graduates in the visual arts school, which includes a stipend and travel.

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Accessible seating
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

The campus is a bit hilly, we have created some ramps and handicapped accessibility into some of the studios. 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Cherie Mittenthal
Accessibility Contact Email
cherie@castlehill.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Its a historic property with old buildings. We have done a lot to make it able to get around the hilly campus, ramps into housing.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

We offer a new woodshop, a printmaking studio with 3 etching presses, a new painting studio and an outdoor stage for dance.

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Slab Roller
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Gas Kiln
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Acetylene/Air Torches
Bench Grinder
Darkroom (Black And White)
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access