Kinship Studio residency and retreat center in Cumberland, Maryland, welcomes photographers, writers and creative makers of all skill levels looking to seed, incubate, launch, or complete personal work or community projects.
Matched-funds residencies and retreats are grant-subsidized (50% of residency and studio costs are covered by grants, and 50% is covered by the artist). Applications are non-competitive and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing the benefits of a residency without the competitive application process or long wait times. Requiring only a brief application and short phone interview, we accept applications until all spaces are filled.
Facilities include darkrooms, a digital print lab for prints up to 44" wide, a matting and framing studio, an outdoor alternative process studio, a mixed-media collage and book studio, and a writers' studio.
To help make residencies accessible to artists of all income levels, we have a limited number of work-exchange / full scholarships available each year. Please indicate additional financial need on your retreat request form.
We offer four types of residencies:
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Self-Directed - for those who wish to work independently.
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Guided - for those who are exploring and learning and still need guidance and instruction (for additional fees).
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Production - for those who are preparing for exhibitions or a project launch.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
We use a non-competitive selection process, but require a brief phone or Zoom interview to ensure we are the right fit for your creative needs.
Residency fees (paid by artists) are matched 50% by grants and donations. Residency rates below indicate the amount paid by the artist and include access to a studio and a 30-minute studio orientation. Lodging also includes a private bedroom and shared spaces such as the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and library. Additional fees for private instruction, workshops, critiques, etc., can be added to any residency package.
Studio & Lodging (amount paid by artist)
One Week - $540
Two Weeks - $1025
Three Weeks - $1500
Four Weeks - $2000
Private Instruction
$50 per hour
10 hours - $450 ($45 per hour)
15 hours - $630 ($42 per hour)
20 hours - $800 ($40 per hour)
40 hours - $1520 ($38 per hour)
50% of the cost for summer residencies and retreats are subsidized by grants and donations. The residency fees listed above already reflect that 50% subsidy. If you need additional support, please indicate that on your retreat request form when applying. We have a limited number of work exchange positions available each year.