WOWArtSci Residencies

WOWArtSci Residencies

Carson, NM, United States

WOWArtSci welcomes artists and scientists to explore their passions in a natural retreat setting with total quiet, dark skies (Bortle 2), and easy access to a vibrant, diverse, and historic community of artists and artisans. We are located on the Taos Volcanic Plateau aka 'The Mesa' - approximately 13 miles from downtown Taos, NM. 

We offer 7 day/ 6 night self-directed retreat residencies for $500 + tax/fees.

We also offer 2 supported residencies each year.

Residents are housed in a 900 sq. ft. Casita with private kitchen and bath. At this time no additional studio space is available (hopefully later in 2023), so all work must be able to be done in the Casita. To keep the Casita friendly for all of our future residents and guests we request that no art work may be done that uses toxic or perfumed chemicals. Residents can work anywhere outside on our 20 acre property.

This is a rural and somewhat remote location with uneven ground, cantankerous weather, and high elevation. Please contact us with any accessibility questions or concerns. 

We prioritize our LGBTQ+ family, but welcome all!

Contact

PO Box 841
Taos, NM 87571
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 week - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Music
Animation
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Application information will be available in late Q3 2022.

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
15
US Dollar (USD)
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
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?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Our residency is housed in a single level casita with one 3-4" inch step to enter the building. The pathways around the building are a mix of flagstone, and gravels of various sizes. The property is mostly flat to gently rolling sagebrush. The dirt is soft and has many critter holes. The driveways are large gravel. The residency is not wheelchair accessible at this time, and may be difficult for those with walkers/crutches to navigate safely. 

We will make every effort to accommodate as many people as possible into our residency. Please contact us directly with accessibility needs, questions, or concerns. We are always happy to give video/descriptive tours of the property for applicants to determine if it is suitable for them.

 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Kiri Hargie
Accessibility Contact Email
accessibility@wowartsci.org
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

As this is a rural and remote area, we will have each resident complete a safety plan to ensure a safe and successful residency.

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

Residents must be able to navigate small steps and uneven ground to participate in our program.

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

There are no wheelchair accessible areas at this time, see additional accessibility information above.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Casita is a single level 1 bedroom 1 bath with full kitchen and living room guesthouse. There is a large desk to work at as well as a small kitchen table. There is one 3-4" step up into the house. The casita is attached via a solarium to the main house (private) and there is a flagstone patio off of the solarium (shared). 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
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 living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

All work must be completed within the Casita or on property grounds. No toxic or perfumed chemicals are allowed in the Casita at any time. 

All artists must use septic safe procedures. If you are using paints that require special cleaning and/or disposal please contact us before applying.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided