Monson Arts Artist in Residence
Monson Arts is an artists' residency and arts center in Monson, Maine. The goal of the residency program is to provide time and space for artists and writers to devote to their creative practices. Residencies are two or four weeks long and come with studio space, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals and a stipend of $250 or $500. Located at the edge of Maine's North Woods near the Appalachian Trail, the town is surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty.
Artists’ studios are outfitted to accommodate a variety of artistic practices with access to a woodshop and metal shop facilities for any fabrication needs. Writers’ studios are comfortably furnished with work tables and reading chairs. All residents live in newly renovated historic homes in town that have shared kitchens and bathrooms. Houses and studios have high speed wifi internet access.
Application for this program is open to artists and writers at all stages in their careers working in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and audio production.
We regularly accept online applications at three deadlines throughout the year- Jan. 15, May 15, and Sept. 15. A live link to the application is available on our website 6 weeks before each deadline. Visit monsonarts.org for more information and to sign up for updates by email.
7 Greenville Road
#67
Monson, ME 04464
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Application for this program is open to artists and writers at all stages in their careers working in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and audio production. 5 visual and 5 literary artists will be accepted per session. Applications are processed through slideroom.
- Applicants may provide up to 5 samples of visual work / 5 pages of written work/ 5 minutes of time based work
- A letter of intent
- Resume or C.V. limited to 6000 characters
- Two reference contacts
Accessibility
One resident house is wheelchair accessible. Some studios have ADA compliant restrooms and ramp access to the first floors.
This residency is built with very little structure. Welcome presentations are located in a fully accessible space, meals are eaten, or picked up, at an accessible location. We have multiple studios that are on the ground floor with ada compliant restrooms. One house has a studio located inside the home for a person who is limited in motion. Another residence is completely wheelchair accessible with all necessities on the ground floor. Both the wood shop and metal shop are ramp accessible. We are able to provide shuttles through the neighborhood if it is needed.
The second floors of the renovated historical buildings do not have lift access at this point. This would hinder studio visits for a person with mobility limitations. This is also a challenge during the winter months when public side walk maintenance is limited in the rural town.
Housing & Accomodation
One home is fully accessible with ramp access and all necessities on the first floor including an ADA compliant bathroom.
Studio & Facilities
Private studios are minimally furnished with two tables, shelves, and fireproof cabinets. Sinks are located in each of the visual arts studios. Writing studios have a table, shelf and comfortable chair.
Wood and Metal shops are shared with basic tools available and shop technician support.
Staff is available to support needs in both the Wood and Metal shops, for artists who are well versed in those studios. We are unable to teach techniques to beginners. Staff is also available to provide varied assistance in private studios as needed.