Surf Point
Mission
Surf Point is a nonprofit organization on the coast of York, Maine that supports diverse visual artists and art workers through a residency; stewards 45 acres of coastal and forested land; hosts public programs; and promotes and shares research on our historic legacy.
Program
In keeping with the vision of our founders, arts patron Mary-Leigh Smart and artist Beverly Hallam, Surf Point offers peer-nominated artists and art professionals 24-day live-work residencies in a boldly Modernist home on the coast of York, Maine.
Vision
We envision Surf Point as both a destination and a community hub, rooted in the Maine coast and connected to broader artistic and civic networks.
Values
Across all areas of our work, we prioritize renewal, access, stewardship, and community. These values guide how we support artists, engage with the public, and care for place. We are rooted in the legacy of Surf Point while continuing to build on it through the artists and communities we support.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Surf Point’s Residency Program launched in September 2019 with the goal of giving time, space, and support to visual artists and arts professionals. We provide the conditions to step outside of urgency and engage more deeply with one’s work, the surrounding landscape, and a small group of peers. Rather than emphasizing production, the program supports reflection, experimentation, and the possibility of meaningful exchange.
The year-round program offers up to four residents 24 days in live-work spaces within the Surf Point building. Designed as a small, self-directed experience, 8 cohorts per year represent different disciplines, identities, and perspectives. Residents receive a $3,000 stipend that may be used in any way they need.
Optional activities include curator-led museum visits, portrait photography sessions, guided nature walks and massage. Residents are invited to extend their stay by 4 days to participate in a public program, with an additional honorarium.
Accessibility
All.
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