Surf Point Foundation

Surf Point Foundation

Organization

Surf Point

York, ME, United States

Mission

Surf Point Foundation provides time, space and support for members of the visual arts community to think, connect and create.

Program

In keeping with the vision of our founders, arts patron Mary-Leigh Smart and artist Beverly Hallam, Surf Point offers nominated artists and art professionals three-week live-work residencies in a boldly Modernist home on the coast of York, Maine.

Vision

Founded in the conviction that the visual arts - and its practitioners - are essential to human experience, Surf Point fosters a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can thrive.

Values

Surf Point commits to equity, transparency and integrity in our: recruitment and care of residents; engagement with the public and conserved land; building and site accessibility; investments and budgetary decisions; and board and staff composition.

Contact
Program Website
Year Founded
2019
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
21 days - 21 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Artist Stipend
1300
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Application by nomination only
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
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Yael Reinharz
Accessibility Contact Email
yael@surfpointfoundation.org
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studio Support/Tech
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access