Foundation House Artist Residency Program

Foundation House

Foundation House

Foundation House Artist Residency Program

Greenwich, CT, United States

Foundation House, located in back country Greenwich, CT, opens its doors for 10 days to six residents, allowing residents the time and space for concentrated creation in beautiful and inspiring surroundings. Foundation House’s mission as a non profit center for learning is to focus on health, wellness, the environment, and social justice. 

Contact

124 Old Mill Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Suburban
Residency Structure
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
10 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Animation
Architecture
Art Education
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Dance
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Foundation House, located in back country Greenwich, CT, opens its doors for 10 days to six residents, allowing residents the time and space for concentrated creation in beautiful and inspiring surroundings. Foundation House’s mission as a non profit center for learning is to focus on health, wellness, the environment, and social justice.  To that end, we host residencies, workshops, lectures and other meaningful gatherings on these topics.  At Foundation House, we believe that conversations about these critical topics are not complete without the input of artists and designers, and it is our privilege to be able to offer the space for creative people of all disciplines to be a part of those conversations.

​Each resident will be given a stipend, private bedroom and bathroom, all meals plus full kitchen access, and access to studio space, a wide variety of common areas, and 75 acres of land to explore and enjoy.  Residents will eat dinner together every evening to ensure that they are building relationships and are familiarizing themselves with each other's work, facilitating feedback and collaboration. 

Artist Stipend
500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
100
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Grace Whittaker
Accessibility Contact Email
gracew@foundationhousect.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Unfortunately because Foundation House was built in 1927, it is not accessible. There are stairs to get to the bedrooms and studios and there is no elevator.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The campus is not accessible. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
All meals
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access