Artists, writers, performers, musicians, and creative professionals of all disciplines are encouraged to customize their time and conduct self-directed residencies. Projects might be the creative work of an individual or encompass the collaborative work of a group. Centrum encourages residents to connect to community partners and organizations as projects may dictate.
Self-Directed Residencies occur throughout one to four week sessions between mid-August and mid-June.
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
7
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Art Education
Art History
Book Arts
Choreography
Criticism
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
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)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
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
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Centrum self-directed residencies are by application only and reviewed by a committee of Centrum staff and external reviewers. The committee looks for evidence of a commitment to a creative practice and the potential impact that a residency at Centrum might have. All disciplines and levels of artists are accepted. Writers, visual artists, musicians, performers, dancers, theater groups, scholars, curators, arts professionals, and interdisciplinary thinkers are all encouraged to apply.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
100
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
200
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
450
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details
Groups or individuals can pay a flat weekly fee of $450 for a private cabin or apartment, and Studio weekly rates range from $50-100. Scholarships for full or partial fee waivers are available by application.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
Applicants are encouraged to apply for scholarships that will partially or fully waive residency fees. Scholarships are based on statements of need and take into consideration identities that have been historically under represented and disproportionally impacted by systematic oppressions.
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
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
Assistive listening devices
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
Some trails and walkways to many buildings and lodgings are inaccessible by wheelchair. Upper levels of most historic buildings do not have elevators or lifts.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
