Chunk Of The Moon

Large, king bed against a while wall with a coral colored ceiling and whicker lamp with blue tassels.

Large, king bed against a while wall with a coral colored ceiling and whicker lamp with blue tassels.

A brown, leather couch against a window with a neon sign beside it that reads "We are our Ancestor's wildest dreams" and a large fiddle leaf fig tree

A brown, leather couch against a window with a neon sign beside it that reads "We are our Ancestor's wildest dreams" and a large fiddle leaf fig tree

Golden, full length mirror with a plant and corner of a bed

Golden, full length mirror with a plant and corner of a bed

A door is open to a deck in a room with a large, white bed and coral ceiling

A door is open to a deck in a room with a large, white bed and coral ceiling

A creme, cloth hammock with tassles hangs on a covered deck

A creme, cloth hammock with tassles hangs on a covered deck

A set of outdoor furniture and a round, glass table on a large, covered deck

A set of outdoor furniture and a round, glass table on a large, covered deck

A small A-Frame structure sits on a field alongside a stream, in front of a forrest

A small A-Frame structure sits on a field alongside a stream, in front of a forrest

A wooden porch swing hangs outside a stone, dark-gray home with a painted concrete patio

A wooden porch swing hangs outside a stone, dark-gray home with a painted concrete patio

a bathroom vanity with a sink, large mirror against a black wall.

a bathroom vanity with a sink, large mirror against a black wall.

A claw-foot bathtub with a clear shower curtain against a wall with green wallpaper with cranes on it

A claw-foot bathtub with a clear shower curtain against a wall with green wallpaper with cranes on it

A small bedroom with white walls and one red,  slanted wall

A small bedroom with white walls and one red, slanted wall

An office with a large desk, two monitors, and paper cranes hanging from the ceiling

An office with a large desk, two monitors, and paper cranes hanging from the ceiling

A hot-pink hand-shaped chair against a wall with a golden circle painted on it. A disco ball hangs in front of the golden circle

A hot-pink hand-shaped chair against a wall with a golden circle painted on it. A disco ball hangs in front of the golden circle

A black, gas over surrounded by teal cupboards and against a wall with mystical elephant wallpaper

A black, gas over surrounded by teal cupboards and against a wall with mystical elephant wallpaper

A living room with wood floors, an orange and red rug, a round sage-colored table, and a gallery wall of various photos and paintings

A living room with wood floors, an orange and red rug, a round sage-colored table, and a gallery wall of various photos and paintings

A kitchen with an island, folding table, arched doorway, and many plants

A kitchen with an island, folding table, arched doorway, and many plants

A white washer and dryer tucked into a nook with white walls, painted with blue women

A white washer and dryer tucked into a nook with white walls, painted with blue women

A toilet, sink, and medicine cabinet against white walls painted with blue figures. The sink vanity and medicine cabinet are dark orange

A toilet, sink, and medicine cabinet against white walls painted with blue figures. The sink vanity and medicine cabinet are dark orange

Chunk Of The Moon

Middlesex, VT, United States

Chunk Of The Moon is an Indigenous & Queer-led residency based in Central Vermont. The home and studio are Tucked away in two acres of forested land beside a babbling brook. This is a peaceful, easeful place for creators of all mediums to devote time and energy to their craft. Chunk Of The Moon centers culture-bearers who are devoted to a just world of care, connection, love, and imagination.

The two bedroom, two bathroom home is just 8 minutes from central Montpelier, Vermont. 

There is an office in the house, as well as a creator's studio adjacent to the house. 

Contact

125 Culver Hill Road
Middlesex, VT 05602
United States

Year Founded
2024
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
14 days - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
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 to exhibit or perform new work
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
3500
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details
  • Two weeks: $1,750
  • One month: $3,500
  • Two months: $7,000
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
M. Barney
Accessibility Contact Email
madison.m.barney@gmail.com
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

The residency includes access to a studio beside the living quarters. Residents are welcome to bring or order supplies for their medium during their time at the residency. There are tables, chairs, and shelves available. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Ceramics Workspace
Slab Roller
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access