Creative Residency
Organization
Naples, FL, United States
Creative Residency Description:
- The Creative Residency at Naples Botanical Garden will inspire the creation of environmental art and serve as an opportunity for artists to rest, reenergize, and engage with the community through Community Engagement Projects.
- Creative Residents are housed in the Garden’s Guest House located within walking distance of the Garden’s main visitor entrance. The home is furnished, including bed and bath linens. The kitchen is stocked with essential cookware. Wi-Fi and laundry are available in the Guest House. Residents are responsible for their own grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene products. Residents will receive a $600 grocery stipend at the start of the residency.
- Residents will receive some mileage reimbursement as well as a $3,000 stipend paid to the artist in two separate payments, one at the completion of the Residency and the second at the completion of the final Community Engagement Project.
- There is no dedicated studio space on the grounds. Residents will utilize the Guest House and adjacent pergola as their studio.
- The Guest House and Garden are not equipped with artist supplies or musical instruments.
Contact
kkerwin@naplesgarden.org
4820 Bayshore Drive
Naples, FL 34112
United States
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2026
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a museum
Embedded in a science organization or center
Residency Program Type
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
3 weeks - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Spanish
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Environmental Arts
Music
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Other
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
- Artists must permanently reside in Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Miami Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, or Sarasota Counties in the State of Florida.
- Available to stay onsite for the duration of the Residency.
- Available to lead at least two Community Engagement Projects.
- Emerging or professional artists working in musical composition and/or musical performance.
- Naples Botanical Garden's current staff, volunteers, and their immediate family are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be 21 or older to apply.
- A non-refundable $30 application fee is required.
Artist Stipend
3000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
- The Garden will provide the Creative Resident with a single $600 Grocery Stipend at the start of the Residency.
- The Garden will reimburse the Creative Resident for mileage costs related to the Residency up to 800 total miles. Mileage reimbursement to and from The Garden will be at the IRS Business Use rate at the time of travel.
- For Community Engagement Projects, the Garden will reimburse the Creative Resident for supply costs up to $1000.
- The Garden is not responsible for additional expenses related to the Residency unless otherwise stated and mutually agreed to in writing.
- All invoices, receipts, and mileage reimbursement requests submitted to the Garden will be paid within sixty (60) days of receipt.
- All payments are by mailed check. A completed ACH authorization form is required for direct deposit.
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information
All buildings and main roads at Naples Botanical Garden meet the standards of ADA compliance. The Creative Residency lodging facility is currently not accessible by wheelchairs and can be difficult for those with mobility challenges. Please inform us of accessibility needs to allow us to provide seamless access and a positive residency experience. The Garden will arrange alternative accommodation with advance notice.
Naples Botanical Garden permits ADA-defined, trained service animals on the property. However, emotional support animals, comfort animals, and pets are not permitted in the Guest House.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Sten Kerwin
Accessibility Contact Email
kkerwin@naplesgarden.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
All or most.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The Creative Residency lodging facility is currently not accessible by wheelchairs and can be difficult for those with mobility challenges. Please inform us of accessibility needs to allow us to provide seamless access and a positive residency experience. The Garden will arrange alternative accommodation with advance notice.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
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
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details
There is no dedicated studio space on the grounds. Residents will utilize the Guest House and adjacent pergola as their studio.
The Guest House and Garden are not equipped with artist supplies or musical instruments.
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided