EDAR
Organization
Mars Hill, NC, United States
Emerson Dorsch Artist Residency (EDAR) invites artists and thinkers to renew, reflect, and create on a 68-acre site in Western North Carolina. EDAR unites artmaking and ecology as a program for learning, where creative practice and environmental stewardship meet in sustained dialogue with the land.
Contact
residency@emersondorsch.com
2044 Metcalf Creek Loop
Mars Hill, NC 28754
United States
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
7 days - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Architecture
Art History
Computing
Digital Media
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Film
Illustration
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Music
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
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
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
12
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Application by invitation only
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Full description of accessibility on campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Brook A Dorsch
Accessibility Contact Email
brook@emersondorsch.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible