Scherbarth Residency Program
The Scherbarth Residency Program provides lodging and studio space to artists and makers in the visual, performing, and literary arts to participate in the creative community at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, and the rural community of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. While living on our unique campus of historic and reproduction buildings, Scherbarth residents will be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the mission of Shake Rag Alley and participate in the creative ecosystem of the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Through the generosity of Jim Scherbarth, artists and makers will have access to the time and space needed to work and create, as well as to the nurturing environment of Mineral Point, and opportunities to network with its resident artists.
The Scherbarth Residency Program is open to artists and makers at any stage in their careers who can benefit from the residency’s cohort model, and wish to contribute in a meaningful way to community. Residents are expected to:
- Share their work in a public forum, which could include face-to-face models as well as social media.
- Contribute stewardship hours to the Shake Rag Alley campus. This could include snow removal, maintenance of common areas, assistance with administrative tasks, and caring for our historic buildings.
- Work on a project described in the application proposal.
To maximize flexibility and accessibility, residents may choose to be in residence from one week to six weeks.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Residents are expected to:
- Share their work in a public forum, which could include face-to-face models as well as social media.
- Contribute stewardship hours to the Shake Rag Alley campus. This could include snow removal, maintenance of common areas, assistance with administrative tasks, and caring for our historic buildings.
- Work on a project described in the application proposal.
Artists and makers who are self-directed and focused are invited to apply for residencies; we welcome proposals in any media and/or genre. The Selection Committee will review applications with the Shake Rag Alley mission in mind, as well as how the proposed projects contribute to the cohort and larger community.
Applicants should complete this form and follow its submission instructions by December 30, 2022. The non-refundable application fee is $35 and can be paid online here or by check payable to Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 53565. Notifications of selection will be made the week of January 23, 2023. If you have any questions about this application process, please contact Christina Kubasta, Director of Education, at ckubasta@shakeragalley.org or call (608) 987-3292.
Lodging will be provided in the historic Coach House rooms (private bedroom and bathroom) and a choice of studio space in the Ellery or Potter’s houses, or Cabinet Shop at no additional charge. Access to a shared kitchen, shared laundry, and several communal spaces, along with WiFi is provided. Residents are responsible for their own meals, materials, and incidentals, as well as travel to and from Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts.
Accessibility
Please note that because Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts is housed in historic buildings from the 1800’s, and as portions of our grounds are reproduction to match that aesthetic, many of our spaces are not ADA accessible. Please call or email with questions about accessibility and to discuss available accommodations.