Family Artist Residency

Parent artists doing a work share with their children

Parent artists doing a work share with their children

Family Artist Residency

Ely, MN, United States

August 13-19

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists offers the opportunity for single parent artists and artists who wish to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children. The residency enables these artists to focus on their work while the child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities are supervised by a childcare professional for a portion of the days. Lodging provided. We hope to provide additional stipends (this is grant dependent). 

Artists must:

  • Identify as a parent artist
  • Reside in the state of Minnesota
  • Children must be between the ages of 6-13
Contact

2209 Fernberg Road
Ely, MN 55731
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
weeks - 1 week
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Art Education
Choreography
Dance
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Storytelling
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Childcare stipend provided
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
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
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Artists over 18 years of age living in Minnesota, who are also parents of children living at home are invited to apply. 

In order to accommodate varying family circumstances and needs, we have 3 opportunities for parent-artists to be in residence for the week:

* a single parent-artist brings 1 child (age 6-13) with them for the residency

* a parent-artist brings their spouse/partner and 1-2 children (ages 6-13) with them for the residency

* a couple where  both parents are artists apply to be in residence with 1-2 children (ages 6-13)

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
5
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Lodging is provided; food is purchased and prepared by the artist-family; no additional fees are charged to the artist-family.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Programming activities are made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
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
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Situated adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, TLC is in a beautifully remote, rugged location 16 miles from town. If you would like to share your accessibility needs or concerns, please let us know below and we'll be in touch.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Riley Burns
Accessibility Contact Email
riley@toftelake.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
No WIFI in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided