Arts Educators Residency

Artists kayaking on the lake

Artists kayaking on the lake

Arts Educators Residency

Ely, MN, United States

August 22-28, 2025

This week-long residency provides space for 6 artist educators to center themselves and their work as artists first and get the well-deserved rest and rejuvenation they need. The residency balances personal work time with community interaction and optional sharing of work and process - all in support of each artist’s goals, needs and interests. Lodging is provided- we are not able to provide additional stipends or travel subsidies at this time.

Artists must:

  • Currently teach at a K-12 or higher educational institution or identify as a  freelance teaching artist
Contact

2209 Fernberg Road
Ely, MN 55731
United States

Year Founded
2024
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
s - 6 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Art Education
Book Arts
Choreography
Dance
Documentary
Drawing
Film
Illustration
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Storytelling
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Other
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Tofte Lake Center (TLC) strives to be as accessible and accommodating as possible for all individuals and recognizes that this work is ongoing. TLC has one cabin that is wheelchair accessible, including a ramp to the building, two first floor bedrooms, and an accessible bathroom (toilet and shower). Our performing and visual arts studios have ramps as well. TLC sits on a rustic campus and therefore there are some physical challenges to be aware of for those with limited mobility, most notably uneven ground and rugged terrain (gravel paths and some hills). We provide reasonable accommodations upon individual request to the best of our ability. If you have specific access needs or questions please contact our managing director, Riley Burns, at riley@toftelake.org

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Riley Burns, Managing Director
Accessibility Contact Email
riley@toftelake.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
No WIFI in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided