Oatmeal Creek Writers Residency Program

Residency accommodations

Residency accommodations

View of Oatmeal Creek which runs through the property

View of Oatmeal Creek which runs through the property

View of open field on the property

View of open field on the property

Oatmeal Creek Writers Residency Program

Bertram, TX, United States

Oatmeal Creek is a residency for writers of any kind.  The residency is situated on 240 private acres in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, Texas.  The property has 5 miles of groomed trails which provide solitude as well as a place for exploration.  Each year during March and April  there are 3 separate individual residencies awarded.  Residencies are 19 days long.  Accommodations are a fully equipped 3 bedroom house.  The resident is responsible for their own meals and housekeeping.  Oatmeal Creek offers a stipend.  The resident is responsible for their transportation to Austin, Texas as well as their meal expense.  For more information go to our website at oatmealcreek.org.

Contact

P.O. Box 679
Bertram, TX 78605
United States

Year Founded
2019
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
19 days - 19 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
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
Emerging
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Additional Eligibility Information

Oatmeal Creek application is online..  Each year our open application is from August 1 to August 31.  Oatmeal Creek requires writing samples with each application.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
45
Artist Stipend
750
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Resident is responsible for their own travel fees and meal costs.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

N/A

Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

N/A

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
N/A
Accessibility Contact Email
oatmealcreek@gmail.com
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

N/A

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

N/A

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

N/A

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
No WIFI in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
No WIFI available
Studios/Facilities Details

The living quarters have abundant natural light and space to spread out with ample work surfaces.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access