2026 The Art of Fire: Artistic Journeys in Forest Stewardship and Fire residency

In collaboration with area partners we are excited to host this inaugural themed residency for six artists working in any discipline. The week is structured to balance individual creative work and exploration into fields of fire and fire ecology.  Experts in historical fire regimes, indigenous practices and other pertinent fields will provide educational opportunities.  Artists will participate in a combination of small group interactive indoor and outdoor classroom experiences, paired with immersive field trips exploring classroom concepts. 

This residency is open to artists who reside in Minnesota and are over the age of 18. 

Residency Dates:

September 9-15, 2026

Deadline
Residency Length
s - 7 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
7
Discipline
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Drawing
Fiction
Film
Illustration
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Screenwriting
Social Practice
Storytelling
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Other
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Additional Eligibility Information

We believe the land Tofte Lake Center sits on and the programs and opportunities we offer belong - and should be accessible to - artists of all genders, ages, abilities and racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. We regard TLC as a home where all artists, arts supporters and audiences can touch the land, honor the ancestors, and through art become cultural stewards for the generations to come. We create community through personal and professional exploration of our ever-changing cultural dimensions: spiritual, political, economic, health and well-being, academic and, of course - art.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
16
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
200
Artist Stipend
700
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Lodging is provided to the artists; meals are not included; stipends are not available; there are no additional fees the artist has to pay

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application