Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

Kindred CRAFT Dream House, a victorian-style house surrounded by full, lush green trees.  Light blue sky.

Kindred CRAFT Dream House, a victorian-style house surrounded by full, lush green trees. Light blue sky.

Mowed green field next to a long driveway.  In the distance is a High Tunnel used for gardening, in front of a line of green trees.

Mowed green field next to a long driveway. In the distance is a High Tunnel used for gardening, in front of a line of green trees.

Kindred CRAFT Collective member planting seedlings in the ground

Kindred CRAFT Collective member planting seedlings in the ground

Large off-white yurt with a tan roof in the woods

Large off-white yurt with a tan roof in the woods

Idyllic view of green pasture, mountains in background, blue sky

Idyllic view of green pasture, mountains in background, blue sky

Kindred CRAFT Dream House surrounded by woods

Kindred CRAFT Dream House surrounded by woods

Snow covered landscape with High Tunnel in background

Snow covered landscape with High Tunnel in background

Kindred gardens at dusk

Kindred gardens at dusk

Kindred Kitties in the common room

Kindred Kitties in the common room

Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

Fletcher, VT, United States

We are a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational cooperative of creatives, educators, and farmers with a common mission to create a community based on shared values and democratic principles. We believe in sustainable living through regenerative agriculture, community outreach, education, and inclusivity. 

We are guests and caretakers of 66 acres of wooded property with trails, forest, fields, and streams in the lush green mountains of unceded Abenaki land in Fletcher, Vermont. Join us to begin conversations around social, racial, and environmental justice and the role we, as artist/educators/activists, play in uplifting the next generation of artist/activist leaders! We have beautiful outdoor spaces for plein air painting, abundant woods for crafting and sculpting with natural materials, and woods to explore for inspiration and contemplation. Bring your sustainable art supplies, small tools, sketchbooks, and wisdom, to make art, grow food, and be the change we want to see in the world!

We offer short term (2 week) and long term (4, 6 & 8 week) residencies. You may stay in the Dream House, or Yurt.  Our residency is meant to inspire you, offer a place to rest, and support creativity surrounded by nature.  Artists, writers, think-tanks, educators and learners, farmers and community activists, and culture workers are invited to apply.

Please contact us to find out how our residency may contribute to your goals.

Contact

2170 Kinsley Rd
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Sculpture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Nonfiction
Poetry
Writing
Performance Art
Moving Image
Art Education
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Residency includes plant-based dinner, Monday - Friday

2 weeks ($2,400 - $3,200)

4 Weeks ($3,600 - $4,800)

6 Weeks ($4,800 - $6,400)

8 Weeks ($8,000- $9,600 )

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
15
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
Additional Accessibility Information

Please contact us to discuss your particular accommodation requests.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Nina Buxenbaum
Accessibility Contact Email
nina.kindredcraft@gmail.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
No WIFI in housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
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
Computer/Internet Access
No WIFI available
No computer access available
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A