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In the foreground of the image in focus are horizontal pieces of rebar. A shaved heat with wearing a black ball cap can be seen looking towards a dancer in the background. The dancer in the background is out of focus. They are standing with their arms outstretched in front of them with their head tilted back looking at the sky. They are white with medium length light bown hair, and are wearing a white tank top and black shorts with a white stripe on the side.

In the foreground of the image in focus are horizontal pieces of rebar. A shaved heat with wearing a black ball cap can be seen looking towards a dancer in the background. The dancer in the background is out of focus. They are standing with their arms outstretched in front of them with their head tilted back looking at the sky. They are white with medium length light bown hair, and are wearing a white tank top and black shorts with a white stripe on the side.

A dancer can be seen in the center of the image on a deck. They are black with long braides. They are wearing a mustard colored tank and navy pants. They are caught in a moment of spinning, holding flowers in each hand. Their left arm is in front of them and the right arm is slightly behind their body. Their feet and legs are fully turned out with the weight caught in this moment on both heels. The background of the image is trees, a field, and a lake.

A dancer can be seen in the center of the image on a deck. They are black with long braides. They are wearing a mustard colored tank and navy pants. They are caught in a moment of spinning, holding flowers in each hand. Their left arm is in front of them and the right arm is slightly behind their body. Their feet and legs are fully turned out with the weight caught in this moment on both heels. The background of the image is trees, a field, and a lake.

A person is pictured shoveling dirt from a grave that is being dug for an installation. Golden light catches the background and the shovel in the air. They are deep enough that only their head and forearms can be seen as they sling the dirt to the top of a dirt pile to the right of the image. The are shoveling with a round point shovel with a yellow and orange handle. The arist is white. The are wearing orange gloves, a white tank top, and a blue hat.

A person is pictured shoveling dirt from a grave that is being dug for an installation. Golden light catches the background and the shovel in the air. They are deep enough that only their head and forearms can be seen as they sling the dirt to the top of a dirt pile to the right of the image. The are shoveling with a round point shovel with a yellow and orange handle. The arist is white. The are wearing orange gloves, a white tank top, and a blue hat.

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Boyne City, MI, United States

The Croft Residency is a small residency on the hill facing South located in Horton Bay Michigan. The residency is on a 20 acre parcel of land on a dead end street. The residency overlooks Lake Charlevoix. Our main studio space is a large outdoor deck for dancing. We also have access to the communities' old one room schoolhouse, which is just down the hill.

We support movement based creatives. Choreographers/companies are able to apply with collaborators of different mediums for creative residencies. On average we host groups of up to 4 dancers for creative residencies. The residencies we host are generally either one or two weeks. The stipend amount that we offer to our residents is the same regardless of residency length. We offer stipends of $575 per artist and travel reimbursement of up to $500 per artist. 

We require the artists to give a gift to the land/engage in intentional relationship with the land everyday as a part of their process. Artists also leave a gift for the next resident. We ask artists to engage with the public. We work with the artists to find the engagement that makes the most sense for their process. 

Contact

5725 West Rd.
Boyne City, MI 49712
United States

Year Founded
2018
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
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
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Choreography
Dance
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
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
5
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
46
Artist Stipend
575
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Benjamin Cheney
Accessibility Contact Email
croftresidency@gmail.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Other
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff