Millay Arts Wintertide Rustic Retreat
Austerlitz, NY, United States
From mid-December through late March yearly we offer the Wintertide Rustic Retreat with reduced-fee stays (does not include food/groceries) from a long weekend to one month. Alumni of our Core and Steepletop residences may also apply to stay for free with work/trade.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
4 days - 30 days
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
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
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
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
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Welcoming the public -- amateurs and professionals -- as well as creatives and scholars, we offer "off the grid space to create".
The Wintertide Rustic Retreat provides a secluded and inspiring setting, a campus surrounded by nature and supportive participants: food/groceries are not included; residents share dining/living/kitchen spaces.
Bring your hiking boots, cross-country skis, ice skates and snowshoes!
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
40
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
30
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information
The Main House, built in 1997 was one of the first examples of universal design, and is fully ADA-compliant; however, we are renovating to update to existing guidelines. Main House includes two bedroom suites (accessible bathrooms, one caregiver separate bedroom in one suite), private studios, shared living/kitchen/dining and B&W darkroom.
The Barn, built in 1926, is not ADA-accessible although we are renovating to update first floor to existing guidelines. There is no access to the second floor at this time.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Monika Burczyk
Accessibility Contact Email
monika@millayarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The residency experience can be fully participated in by artists with limited mobility.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The second floor of Barn is not accessibly. We house all participants who require physical ADA-accommodation in the Main House.
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
Common/Communal Spaces Information
Residency includes access to B&W darkroom, ADA-accessible living/dining/kitchen, private bedroom/bathroom suites including the composer's studio with Yamaha U-1 piano, shared workstation with printer, Nancy Graves Memorial Library and Alumni Collection.
The Main House's Speinson Suite contains two bedrooms, one studio and an accessible bathroom.
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Additional Meals Information
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Piano
Darkroom (Black And White)
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Easels
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
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