Individual Artist Residencies
Mars Hill, NC, United States
Trillium Arts envisions an artist residency center where artists of many disciplines can find a creative home away from home, offering secluded space for rejuvenation in a beautiful, remote setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our current facilities are best suited to the disciplines of literary arts, photography, visual arts and arts administration.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
7 days - 14 days
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Performance Art
Theater
Digital Media
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
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
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Application Requirements include:
· CV or resume (not to exceed 5 pages)
· A one-page Artist Statement that shares your goals as an artist and how you achieve those goals.
· A one-page Project Description that describes your intention for a Trillium Arts Residency. What do you plan to accomplish?
· One Letter of Recommendation. This letter should be submitted separately by an outside recommender. Provide an email address below and your recommender will receive an automatic link to use to submit their letter on your behalf.
A Work Sample in either as a Text, Image or Video based format.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
10
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility Statement/Info Page
Additional Accessibility Information
Trillium Arts strives to support artists of all abilities. Trillium’s campus is currently under renovation with construction plans for an accessible 30’ x 40’ studio and artist accommodations consistent with ADA standards. In the interim, Trillium Arts invites artists with disabilities to apply and staff will work to meet specific needs to the best of our current limitations. Special needs are reviewed and discussed with the applying artist on a case by case basis.
A new path is being built in spring 2022 that will enable artists with mobility issues improved access the creek and firepit area.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Phil Reynolds
Accessibility Contact Email
phil@trilliumartsnc.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming
Service Animal dogs under 50lb. are welcome. Rabies and proof of current vaccinations is required.
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The participation level will vary depending upon the nature of the disability.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The barn rehearsal studio is currently not accessible.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Drying Racks
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Tablesaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
