Family Artist Residency

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists across disciplines offers the opportunity for them to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children to focus on their work while their child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities will be supervised by a paid, qualified assistant for a portion of the days.

Lodging is provided; in addition, each artist receives a $2250 stipend and a welcome meal on the first night. Artists and their families purchase food and prepare their other meals; there are fully-equipped kitchens in each cabin; sheets, bedding and towels are provided.

The dates of this residency are:

August 14 - 20,, 2023

Contact
Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Film
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Storytelling
Art Education
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Childcare stipend provided
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
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
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Artists over 18 years of age living in Minnesota, who are also parents of children living at home are invited to apply. 

In order to accommodate varying family circumstances and needs, we have 3 opportunities for parent-artists to be in residence for the week:

* a single parent-artist brings 1 child (age 6-15) with them for the residency

* a parent-artist brings their spouse/partner and 1-2 children (ages 6-15) with them for the residency

* a couple where  both parents are artists apply to be in residence with 1-2 children (ages 6-15)

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
5
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
2250
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Lodging is provided; food is purchased and prepared by the artist-family; no additional fees are charged to the artist-family

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Programming activities are made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund; and through a grant from the Sustainable Arts Foundation.

Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
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
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Situated adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, TLC is in a beautifully remote, rugged location 16 miles from town. If you would like to share your accessibility needs or concerns, please let us know below and we'll be in touch.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Liz Engelman
Accessibility Contact Email
info@toftelake.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
No WIFI in housing
Housekeeping services
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
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
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Piano
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided