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 2022 Self-Guided Residency applications continue to be open on a rolling basis through October 17, 2022.
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
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Choreography
Dance
Photography
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Companions
Pets are not allowed
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 2022, and will launch 2023 applications on October 18, 2022.
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:
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).
