Stove Works Artist Residency

Image of the building from the southeast corner of the property. A large green courtyard with a renovated brick building in the distance.

Image of the building from the southeast corner of the property. A large green courtyard with a renovated brick building in the distance.

Hardwood floors and white walls of the residency hallway

Hardwood floors and white walls of the residency hallway

Hardwood floors, white walls, and sun pouring in through the windows of the studio space

Hardwood floors, white walls, and sun pouring in through the windows of the studio space

open floor plan kitchen with long table for group dinners

open floor plan kitchen with long table for group dinners

couches and chairs in the residency hang space

couches and chairs in the residency hang space

picnic table on the residency's patio over looking the courtyard

picnic table on the residency's patio over looking the courtyard

raw wooden walls and equipment within the wood shop

raw wooden walls and equipment within the wood shop

Residency fellow working at the metal shop table

Residency fellow working at the metal shop table

concrete floors and white walls in a raw co-working space

concrete floors and white walls in a raw co-working space

residents and audience members watching an artist in residence present on their work in the courtyard

residents and audience members watching an artist in residence present on their work in the courtyard

a resident photographing their work in the co-working space

a resident photographing their work in the co-working space

floor plan of the residency

floor plan of the residency

floor plan of the workshops

floor plan of the workshops

view of Craig Drennen's work installed in the exhibition space. Photo taken by wolfrancis

view of Craig Drennen's work installed in the exhibition space. Photo taken by wolfrancis

Stove Works Artist Residency

Chattanooga, TN, United States

From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Our residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for artists (for you) to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community we have to offer. 

Each resident will have a private studio/bedroom and bathroom; a shared kitchen, living space, and laundry; 24-hour access to facilities, which include a metal shop, woodshop, print shop, and common shop space. Five of our studios are designed to accommodate artists who require significant space in their practice. The remaining two accommodate non-object-based practices, i.e. writers, curators, and academics. 

Stove Works offers three core programs: Residency, Exhibitions, and Education. Stove Works seeks to use Art to encourage conversations, inspire reflection, and to provide opportunities to learn from the experiences of others.

All of our programs are designed with fluidity in mind, allowing us to not only guide but to respond. As winds shift and new challenges are introduced into our lives, we maintain programmatic flexibility that allows us to adapt to and embrace those shifts. Our goal is to cultivate a climate and culture in Chattanooga that stimulates curiosity amongst its communities, enthusiasm for exchange, and openness to new ideas and contrasting perspectives. 

Contact

1250 E 13th
Chattanooga, TN 37408
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
-1 months - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
9
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Installation Arts
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Performance Art
Digital Media
Electronic Arts
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Environmentalism/Conservation
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
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
60
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
250
Artist Stipend
0
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
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
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
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
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
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Charlotte Caldwell
Accessibility Contact Email
residency@stoveworks.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Artists have access to all of the residency facilities by an external lift in the courtyard and via the gallery space. Our facilities are ADA compliant.

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

Our campus and facilities are ADA compliant. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Plasma Cutter
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Acetylene/Air Torches
Bench Grinder
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Printmaking Workspaces
Silkscreen Studio
Washout Room
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Jointer
Planer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours