Mother's Milk Art Residency

South entrance of the barn studio at Mother's Milk.

South entrance of the barn studio at Mother's Milk.

Semi-private barn studio space with large worktable and privacy curtain open

Semi-private barn studio space with large worktable and privacy curtain open

Mother's Milk Art Residency

Newton, KS, United States

,Mother’s Milk is a 2-6 week interdisciplinary residency, supporting three or four visual artists, sound artists, dancers/choreographers, and creative writers at a time pursuing innovative work in their field. The goal is to provide individuals or collaborative teams with the time and space to pursue creative projects alongside other residents whose different perspectives offer inspiration and interaction. Work more experimental in nature without regard to commercial viability is of special interest, a focus on process over product. Residents have studios in a 1,500 sq. ft. hay barn studio and share housing in a fully renovated 1898 farmhouse. No car is needed.

Location
Mother's Milk Residency is located in a restored former dairy farm at the edge of Newton, Kansas, tucked between farm fields, a light industrial park, and a travel hub. Our 15 acres are heavily wooded in most areas with some historic farm machinery left in place, where it has found a symbiosis with nature. The grounds offer opportunities for performance, installation, or a source of natural materials.

Nondiscrimination
Mother's Milk is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or dis/ability.

Deadline
Applications are due February 10, 2024 for May 11 - November 8, 2024 residencies. Jury notification is mid-March.

Contact

1318 SE 14th St
Newton, KS 67114
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Criticism
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Performance Art
Music
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
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 collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Residents (teams) will be exceptional creative practitioners – including emerging, mid-career and established artists - who desire time and space to work on their projects. Residencies will be awarded based on excellence and merit of project proposal, and the applicant’s interest in and ability to work independently. Residents cannot be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, must be at least 21 years old, and must reside on-site for the duration of the program. International applicants will need to show proof of English language skills and will be responsible for acquiring appropriate visas if accepted.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
20
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
47
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
275
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

$275 per week.

Every resident is asked to contribute towards monthly expenses by paying at least a portion of the subsidized artist residency fee of $275/wk. Every artist can be considered for partial need-based financial aid up to a 50% reduction, if you fill out the four simple financial questions in the application. The amount of financial aid fluctuates each year depending on the pool - your aid offer will be sent to you along with your acceptance letter. 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Alumni of Cranbrook Academy of Art are considered for full fellowships.

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Residents reside in a restored 1989 farm house that has been updated to be accessible. The barn/studio has also been updated to be fully accessible.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Geraldine Craig
Accessibility Contact Email
info@mothersmilkart.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Common/Communal Spaces Information
  • high speed wifi in the house and barn studio
  • shared basic tools
  • use of our 15 acres for inspiration, performances and installations
  • use of shared bicycle
  • professional cleaning service in the house
  • fully equipped kitchen and organic garden veggies
  • transportation from Wichita International Airport or Newton Amtrak train station, grocery trips as needed, field trips as desired
  • ample parking for residents who drive their own vehicles
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Barn/studios are semi-private spaces divided by large curtains with a large center shared space for photography, performance, installation or projects.

Residency provides access to basic tools but all specialized tools and materials must be brought or shipped to site.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Piano
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Floor Looms
Fiber Arts Workspace
Dye Area
Padded Screen Print Tables
Woodworking Tools
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access