The Art Colony provides artists with self-guided work space in professional studios set on Minnesota’s North Shore. An environment of creative freedom supports the process and development of new works, allowing for a combination of aesthetic inquiry, creative risk-taking, experimentation, and artistic development. There are no outcome requirements.
Lodging is currently set at $45/night with a $50 cleaning fee.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
The Grand Marais Art Colony is dedicated to increasing access and opportunity for all qualified artists to attend residencies in their studios and to provide artists with space and time to fortify their artistic practices and work. Partial scholarships are available.
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
Studios are all accessible via walk up entrance or ramp.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information
The Art Colony offers artists an individual, lockable bedroom within its guest accommodations. Three rooms require climbing a short staircase and include a shared sitting area, kitchen with dining table, and bathroom. The guest suite is located at our 120 Studios (120 West Highway 61).
One room is ADA compliant and includes access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, and community space. The ADA compliant space is located at Studio 21 (21 West Highway 61).
