Rauschenberg Residency

Tall palm trees surrounding and rising above a white building

Tall palm trees surrounding and rising above a white building

Interior of large white room with tables and equipment and a catwalk

Interior of large white room with tables and equipment and a catwalk

An outdoor sculpture of two chairs facing one another and sitting on a ladder like structure

An outdoor sculpture of two chairs facing one another and sitting on a ladder like structure

Interior of room with wooden floor, high ceilings, and windows with a mirror on one wall

Interior of room with wooden floor, high ceilings, and windows with a mirror on one wall

A white house surrounded by palm trees in the background with sandy dunes in the foreground

A white house surrounded by palm trees in the background with sandy dunes in the foreground

A pathway with trees on both sides

A pathway with trees on both sides

A white house on stilts with a wooden deck leading to it

A white house on stilts with a wooden deck leading to it

Rauschenberg Residency

Captiva , FL, United States

In 2012, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation initiated a multidisciplinary residency program on the site of Rauschenberg's former home and studio in Captiva, Florida. Inspired by Rauschenberg's early years at Black Mountain College where an artistic community brought out elements central to his art: exploration and collaboration, the residency advances new work, extends practices into diverse mediums, and serves as a research and development lab. It fosters the ideal that artistic practice advances mutual understanding.

 

The Rauschenberg Residency serves over ~100 emerging and established artists + scholars annually through five-week residencies.  The 20-acre site that spans the island from the Gulf of Mexico to Pine Island Sound stimulates cross-disciplinary collaborations, as well as engenders a focus on the conservation of a sensitive and pristine environment and integration with local surroundings.  The residency supports risk-taking, experimentation and innovation.

 

Although there are few expectations or requirements, the Rauschenberg Residency aspires to nurture and support the creative spirit, which can be realized only in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. The Foundation has a zero tolerance discrimination policy and is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity for all persons.

Contact

PO Box 54
Captiva , FL 33924
United States

Year Founded
2012
Context
Remote
Residency Structure
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Residency Length
5 weeks - 5 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
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
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
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
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
85
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
90
Artist Stipend
3000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Application by invitation only
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
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

We provide a full-campus and local community accessibility guide available as a word document or pdf, or viewable on our Orientation Guide website (password protected).

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Stipend available
Accessibility Contact Name
Ann Brady
Accessibility Contact Email
abrady@rauschenbergfoundation.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

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

All but one shared building are accessible accessible. Most pathways are accessible. Golf carts are available. The main communal spaces - dining room, commons area - communal studios - public event space - are ADA Compliant.  

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

The Fish House, which is a communal space, on the bay, is not accessible. In inclement weather (a lot of rain) some of the pathways may be challenging to navigate.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

The main communal spaces - dining room, commons area - communal studios - public event space - are ADA Compliant. There is one small house that can be used by any artist that is not accessible.

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
All meals
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private 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
Other
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in common area
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

Studios are private, and communal.  Some studios are dedicated to certain disciplines and others are flexible.  Most of the equipment is in communal spaces. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Slab Roller
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Glass Casting
Dedicated Metal Shop
Plasma Cutter
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Fine Metals / Jewelry Making
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Soldering Picks+Tweezers
Bench Grinder
Darkroom (Black And White)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Music/Media/Recording Facilities
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Dye Area
Hooded Dye Mixing Station
Well-ventilated Spray Room
Washer And Dryer
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours
On-call Studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access