The Sable Project started with a forested piece of land near a mountain called Sable and an idea to bring creative people together in order to grow food and make art.
We built an Artist Residency Program for artists across disciplines that is off-grid, environmentally engaged, grounded by physical work, and collaborative. It is designed to foster creativity by removing some of the obstacles that keep artists from creating- space, time, and supplies- while providing new influences in an inspiring environment. Each season is unique and each residency experience evolves through the input of everyone present.
Our Guest Artist Residency is for adult artists of all ages and disciplines seeking space, time, and a place to focus on their art. Guest Artist Residencies are specifically intended for professional individual artists or groups of artists looking for a shorter residency opportunity to work on a specific project, start a new creative endeavor, or put the finishing touches on a work.
Sable is off-the-grid! We live in the woods in Vermont’s Green Mountains. There is no electricity or wifi. We invite Artists to depart from their often hyper-connected routines in order to engage deeply with their surroundings and cultivate a community of care with one another.
Our 2-5 Day Guest Artist Residencies run parallel to our 10 Day Summer Residencies in June, July & September. Exact dates are chosen by the artist(s), and take place within the following time periods: June 4 - 14, June 18 - 28, July 2 - 12, July 16 - 26, September 3 -13.
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Sable's Application Process
Before applying, please read about our programs and The Sable Project as a whole on the rest of our website. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our offerings!
About Sable's Guest Artist Residencies
Applications are submitted through our website: Guest Artist Residency Application
Applications for Summer 2026 close April 4th
Residency Fee & Deposit: $50 per day. This fee contributes to the cost of food, general supplies, and infrastructure provided during your residency. If accepted, you will be asked to send a non-refundable deposit (which will count towards your residency fee) along with your final commitment
Sable’s BIPOC Artist Fund offers scholarships for Summer Artists and Guest Artists in Residence. If you are Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color, you are eligible for a partially funded residency! Make sure to check the box on the application.
Sable has a Financial Aid Fund. Financial aid is based on an open and honest conversation with accepted artists. It is important to us that Sable is accessible to all!