South Porch Artists Residency
South Porch Artists Residency is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio. Residents apply for stays of one, two, three or four weeks, arriving and departing on a Monday. For more information see our website: www.southporchartists.org
We believe that artists, writers, scholars and clergy – while often undervalued – provide essential services to our community, and to each of us as human beings. They uncover the universe, reveal our common humanity, expose injustice, point to reconciliation, and nurture our hearts, minds and spirits. Our mission is to support the essential work of these makers and thinkers by offering them dedicated space, time and community, and to enrich the people of the Lowcountry and our residents through personal and cultural exchange. At South Porch we are guided by the values of inclusion, community, caring and creativity.
Artists and thinkers, ages 21+, ranging from emerging to established and working in variety of genres are welcome to apply.
516 Central Ave
Summerville, SC 29483
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Working artists, scholars, arts administrators and clergy, 21 or older, are welcome to apply. Applicants are required to complete a brief form describing themselves, their work, and what they hope to accomplish during their residency. All applicants must agree to uphold our values of inclusion, community, caring, and creativity.
South Porch is committed to keeping our residency fees as affordable as possible. One week = $275. Two weeks = $499. Three weeks = $699. Four weeks = $799.
Accessibility
The campus on South Porch is divided into three main areas: the 1835 Main House, the contemporary Cottage Studio and an acre of grounds. The Cottage Studio offers an ADA compliant bedroom, bathroom and shower as well as ADA access to the Cottage's kitchen and ground floor Studio making space and the building's front porch. The Main House provides an ADA compliant ramp for access to the ground floor common spaces of the dining room, kitchen, and front porch. The grounds provide a paved walk connecting the Cottage Studio and the Main House.
Artists with limited mobility are accommodated in our contemporary Cottage Studio which is equipped with an ADA compliant bedroom facility, bathroom and shower, as well as ADA access to the Cottage's kitchen and ground floor Studio space. Those with limited ability have access, via a paved walkway and exterior ramp to the Main House and its ground floor common spaces including the kitchen, dining room, salons and front porch.
The historic Main House offers three second floor bedrooms to residents which are accessed only by an indoor stairway. The Cottage Studio, in addition to its ground floor making space also offers a second floor shared studio space which is accessible only by an exterior staircase. The acres of grounds contain a paved walkway connecting the Cottage Studio and the Main House and are otherwise covered by a grassy lawn, trees, and gardens.
Housing & Accomodation
The ground floor common spaces of the historic Main House are accessible by an exterior ramp that connects with the paved walkway to the Cottage Studio and its ADA compliant accommodations. The Main House common spaces include a large kitchen, dining room, two salons and a front porch. The Cottage Studio has an accessible shared kitchen/living space and its own shared front porch.
Studio & Facilities
The Cottage Studio contains two primary making spaces. One, ADA accessible on the ground floor, is a shared workspace with approximately 700 square feet of open space. It is equipped with work tables and slop sinks. On the second floor, there is an additional 1500 square feet of shared space and semi-private alcoves with abundant natural light. Each private bedroom is equipped with a writing a desk. Additionally, residents are welcome to use common areas (porches, salons, dining areas) for writing, drawing and study.
Residents are asked to bring their own supplies, other than those listed above. Residents may ship supplies to South Porch for arrival up to one week in advance of their stay.