Millay Arts Steepletop Residency
Austerlitz, NY, United States
The Steepletop Residency, inaugurated in 2021, is a partially-subsized one-month stay; intended for scholars and creatives with institutional or private funding, cost is $3000.
Steepletop residents are scheduled from April-November and are excluded from blind jury process; stays include groceries, chef-prepared communal suppers, private bedroom and studio, shared living/kitchen/dining, washer/dryer access, workstation w/printer, Nancy Graves Memorial Library, Alumni Collection and B&W darkroom. Our composer's suite has a Yamaha U-1 upright piano.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Augmented Reality
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
10
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Fee Details
Includes groceries and chef-prepared communal suppers, private bedroom and studio, shared living/dining/kitchen.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information
The Main House, one of the early examples of universal design, is fully ADA compliant; however, we are renovating to update to current day standards.
Main House contains two suites, one has an additional private bedroom for caregiver/companion, accessible bathroom and studio.
There is also an accessible B&W darkroom.
Shared living/kitchen/dining spaces all accessible.
The first floor of the historic Barn is accessible.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Monika Burczyi
Accessibility Contact Email
monika@millayarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming
We are happy to arrange for meeting any special needs while in residence, including supports for visual/hearing as well as physical disability.
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The residency can be fully experienced by artists with limited mobility.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The second floor of the Barn is not accessible.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
All meals
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
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
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Piano
Darkroom (Black And White)
Easels
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
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