Headwaters Residency

Main bedroom

Main bedroom

Living room, looking east

Living room, looking east

Living room, looking west

Living room, looking west

Dining area

Dining area

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen, from main door

Kitchen, from main door

Porch, facing route 302

Porch, facing route 302

Front

Front

Side

Side

Headwaters Residency

Bethlehem, NH, United States

For our inaugural residency season, Headwaters is inviting applications from writers and artists of all experience level. Apply for a week-long residency solo or with a creative partner. Come to the heart of the White Mountains to nurture the sources of your creativity and let this residency influence your projects the way the headwaters of these mountain streams carve the landscape on their way to the Atlantic.

The White Mountains of New Hampshire have forever inspired artists and writers. Check out Thomas Cole or Henry David Thoreau. But the art scene is alive and evolving. While you'll find yourself in a rural outpost, you can walk from the house to downtown Bethlehem, NH, where you can visit the local art gallery, see a concert at the small theater, or pour through pages at our iconic bookstore. A short drive will take you to countless trailheads. We (and previous residents) will recommend our favorite places to strike inspiration: the best river sits, sunset spots, jaw-dropping views, hikes, skis, and trees. We'll provide some hiking basics to get you outside (maps, guidebooks, poles, headlamps).

Contact

641 E Leland Ave
South Salt Lake, UT 84106
United States

Year Founded
2023
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Music
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
How does your residency program support artists?
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
900
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

$900/week fee is based on one resident. Residents are welcome to apply with a collaborator (they must each submit an application). If applying as a duo, the fee is $500/week/person, resulting in $1000 total. The residency fees support the utilities, upkeep, and housekeeping of the facility. We are just starting out and hope, over time, to be able to subsidize some of these costs and offer scholarships to qualifying applicants.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Emily Grubby
Accessibility Contact Email
emily@headwatersresidency.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

The house is a single-story craftsman-style house. There are two bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom. One bedroom is located off the kitchen on the east wing of the house. The other bedroom is on the west wing of the house, allowing for plenty of privacy even if two artists/writers are using the house collaboratively. A third bedroom has been converted into a creative space, with a drafting table and an easel. The kitchen is large, with two sinks and a breakfast bar. The living room, which conjoins the east and west wings, is spacious and features a grand hearth, around which we hope you gather. In the unfinished basement, residents can find laundry facilities. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

We provide a writing table, drafting table, easel, and basic writing and visual art supplies.

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Easels
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
On-call Studio support provided