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.
Our 2025 Self-Guided Residency applications continue to be open on a rolling basis through October 17, 2025.
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Art Education
Art History
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Drawing
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Please visit our application on SlideRoom for more details. Currently we have rolling applications open until October, 17 for 2024, and will launch 2025 applications on October 18, 2024.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
45
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
79
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details
The Art Colony has 4 different studios with varying fees. Please see the link below to view the options:
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).
