Residency Program

A large table used for screen printing with a metal paper drying rack next to it. The table is in front of two large windows.

A large table used for screen printing with a metal paper drying rack next to it. The table is in front of two large windows.

A lithography press.

A lithography press.

A large captains wheel american french tool press.

A large captains wheel american french tool press.

A large captains wheel with a medium american french tool press

A large captains wheel with a medium american french tool press

A type cabinet displaying various letters of type used for letterpress printing.

A type cabinet displaying various letters of type used for letterpress printing.

A black man kneeling down to assist his large colorful digital pigment print coming out of a large epson printer

A black man kneeling down to assist his large colorful digital pigment print coming out of a large epson printer

a close up shot of a small etching press next to a long table.

a close up shot of a small etching press next to a long table.

Residency Program

Berkeley, CA, United States

Kala's residency program serves over 150 artists annually. International, national, and local artists producing innovative work in printmaking, photography, digital media, film and video, sound, animation, media art installation, and book arts are encouraged to apply. Artists-in-Residence share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital part of the Kala community. Artists receive 24/7 access to a shared 8,000-square-foot Print Studio, equipment, digital lab, black and white darkroom, and 3 individual artist project spaces (150-400 sq feet available to visiting artists). Kala offers subsidized contract residency rates for different working needs and artist experiences!

Contact

1060 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
70
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Art History
Book Arts
Digital Media
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Printmaking
Social Practice
Sound Art
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
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
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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 collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

 

Please review the Kala Residency Program page which has a lot of helpful information http://www.kala.org/residencies/artist-in-residence-program-air/how-to-apply/.

A Full Application Includes:

  • Completed application questions
  • Artist resumé or CV
  • Work samples, up to 5 images and/or 5 minutes of video
  • Hardcopy or email submissions are not accepted

Artists who apply for a residency should be familiar with at least one of the media/equipment offered at Kala Print Studio, Digital Lab, darkroom, and other facilities: https://www.kala.org/residencies/facilities/

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
315
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Kala offers contract rates for different working needs and artist experiences! New artists-in-residence can sign up for 1, 2, or 3-month-long contracts. Individual artists can choose to do a full-time residency (up to 7 days/week) or part-time (up to 3 days/week) with 24/7 access to the print studio for individual artists. A collaborative rate option is also available.

All artist residencies are highly subsidized and are made possible through generous donations from foundations and individuals. Rates are effective October 2nd, 2023.

1, 2, or 3-Month Part-Time Contract: $315 per month
3 days per week studio access

1, 2, or 3-Month Full-Time Contract: $470 per month
4 to 7 days per week studio access

2-week Full-Time Contract with Kala Housing included: $1,100 total
Full-time studio access and Kala’s shared artist apartments are available to artists who reside outside the Bay Area.

Kala’s Artist Residency Apartments: Kala offers housing in two shared artist apartments: each unit is a 2-bedroom shared apartment, meaning you will be living with a roommate and sharing a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, at an additional subsidized fee of $1,200 per month. Please note that Kala’s shared apartments are limited to artists who reside outside of the Bay Area. Upon reservation, housing adds $1,200/month to the residency rates.

Emerging AIR Program
For artists who have graduated from a BA, BFA, or MFA program in the last 24 months, Kala is pleased to provide a discounted residency rate to artists for one year after graduation. Rates are $200 per month for a part-time 1, 2, or 3-month contract ($1400 per month w/ Kala housing included), and $400 per month for a full-time contract ($1600 per month w/ Kala housing included)

Senior AIR Program
Senior artists (65+ years of age) will receive a $25 per month discount on all residency rates.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
10
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

 

Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs, a total of 52 steps. Feel free to reach out to Artist Residency Manager at kalaair@kala.org or by phone at T:510.549.2977 x 303 Mon-Thu 9 am - 5 pm PT with any questions. If stairs present an access issue for you, please let the staff know.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available off campus
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Leyla Rzayeva
Accessibility Contact Email
leyla@kala.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

 

Kala has 2 individual project spaces (150-200 sq ft each) and 1 large project space (400 sq ft), located adjacent to the Kala Gallery at 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702.

Please note that the Kala Print Studio and Kala Gallery have different locations.

Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs. Please email Leyla Rzayeva at kalaair@kala.org before enrolling so we can assess if we can accommodate you (and your service animal) safely and efficiently.

 

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

 

Print Studio location description: Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs, a total of 52 steps. 

Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information
  • Modern kitchens with custom fixtures.
  • Gas range cooktops
  • Energy Star-rated appliances
  • Full size, front-loading washers and dryers
  • Rooftop deck with barbeques, firepits, and seating
  • Secure indoor bike storage room and bike maintenance station
  • Lobby and living room area with a bar, seating, and TV
  • Fitness room
  • On-demand yoga with local instructor Peter Walters
  • Car matrix parking and
    EV charging stations
  • High-filtration ventilation air supplied directly to each apartment
  • High-efficiency building glazing and insulation
  • Non-toxic materials and finishes, including paints, sealants, and adhesives
  • FloorScore certified wood flooring made from 98% post-industrial recycled content
  • In-unit LED Lighting and Energy Star-rated appliances
  • Operational policies for building maintenance aligned with LEED criteria
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Kala Art Institute is a unique resource, providing high-quality working facilities to artists working in and across printmaking, photography, book arts, installation, performance and media arts. Kala’s facilities are spread out over two buildings and feature the following:

PRINT STUDIO

The Print Studio (8,000 sq. ft.) includes equipment to facilitate a variety of traditional and contemporary print processes including: Intaglio, Relief, Lithography, Screen print, Letterpress, Black & White Photography and Alternative Photographic Processes. In addition to the Digital Arts Lab, the Print Studio houses these spaces: Workshop, Photo Darkroom, Acid Room, Exposure Room, Screen printing, Lithography, Multi-use/Shared Presses, Editioning Room, Letterpress, Paper Preparation/Print Dryers, and Kitchen.

EQUIPMENT LISTS (major items only)
Presses:
American French Tool Etching Presses (3)
*Press bed sizes: 48 x 78″, 40 x 70″, 40 x 70″
*Approximate maximum printable areas: 44 x 66″, 36 x 58″, 36 x 58″

Charles Brand Etching Press (2)
*Press bed sizes: 32 x 52″, 30 x 50″
*Approximate maximum printable areas: 28 x 40″, 26 x 36″

Griffin Etching Press
*Press bed size: 21.75 x 40″
*Approximate maximum printable area: 17.75 x 28″

Takach Motor Driven Lithography Press
*Press bed size: 33 x 56.5″
*Metal printing base for plate lithography: 32 x 51″

Griffin Lithography Press
*Press bed size: 26.5 x 45.5″

Vandercook SP-15 Letterpress
*Maximum form size: 14 x 18”
*Maximum printable area: 12 x 15”
*Maximum sheet size: 14.75 x 20”
*Magnetic Printing bases (Patmag base: 12 x 16”, Bunting base: 8.5 x 11.25”)

Vandercook SP-20 Letterpress
*Maximum form size: 19 x 26”
*Maximum printable area: 17 x 22”
*Maximum sheet size: 19.5 x 28”
*Magnetic Printing bases (Patmag base: 12 x 16”, Bunting base: 8.5 x 11.25”)

Silkscreen vacuum table with arm (manual printing):
*Vacuum area 36 x 48”
*Maximum screen size 50 x 72” (or 48 x 60” if using the vacuum area)

Cincinnati Silkscreen vacuum table with arm (manual printing):
*Vacuum area 27 x 43”
*Maximum screen size 42 x 64”

Other:
Amergraph Advantage 150 Silkscreen exposure unit
*Maximum outside dimensions of silkscreen: 30″ x 40″

Anderson Vreeland Orbital VIII Photo-Polymer Platemaker
*Maximum plate size: A4 (8.3″ x 11.7″)

NuArc FT26MH flip-top vacuum exposure unit (photo-intaglio & alternative photo processes)
*Maximum plate / paper size: 18″ x 24″ or 20″ x 22″

For further information about studio equipment, processes and capabilities, please inquire with the Print Studio Manager, nick@kala.org.

DIGITAL ARTS LAB / PHOTO SHOOTING STUDIO

The Digital Arts Lab (D.A.L.) houses digital media-based equipment to facilitate digital photography, design, large format printing and digital video editing.

EQUIPMENT LISTS (major items only)
Computers and peripheral hardware:
We have 9 Apple workstations with color-corrected monitors, Adobe Creative Suite

Printers:
-(1) Epson 9900  (44″ wide, photo and matte black inks)
-(1) Epson p8000 (newest model 44″ Printer)
-(1) Epson p6000 ( newest model 24″ Printer)
-Epson 4800 (17″ wide, matte black ink)

Scanners:
-Imacon Flextight 848 Virtual DrumScanner (scan films up to 4″x5″, reflective materials up to A4)
-Epson 10000 XL Photo Flatbed Scanner (12″x 17″)
-Epson 4490 Photo Flatbed Scanner (Letter size)
-Plustek oversize document scanner (12″ X 17″)
Computer software programs:
Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Photography:
-Nikon D3300 24MP DSLR
-Nikon D5500 24MP DSLR
-Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 lens
-Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 lens
-Nikon 85mm f/3.5 Macro lens
-Nikon 35mm f/1.8 prime lens
-Imacon Flextight 848 Virtual Drum Scanner

Photography:
-Sinar “X” 4×5 camera
-Northlight Lighting System
-Cambo Studio Stand
-Bogen Tripod
-Acute 2400w strobe set with two heads
-3 Beseler 4X5 Enlargers one with color head

Video:
-Panasonic HD Digital Camcorder
-Sony Mini-DV recorder/player
-JVL Mini-DV HD recorder/player
-DVD Players-Epson & Canon Multimedia Projectors
-Tascam DR-40

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
Studios/facilities Details
Additional Studio Information

Kala’s studio environment is designed for artists who can work independently and/or collaboratively without staff assistance. Staff will provide basic orientations, which include information about functionality, tips & tricks, and individual “personalities” of our presses and processes in the studio; however, we can’t offer instruction. If you are new to a piece of equipment or a technical process, we encourage you to take a class before application to gain proficiency.

Jentel Artist Residency

Visual Artist Alida Wilkinson in the studio

Visual Artist Alida Wilkinson in the studio

Gilby and Kelsey Fernkopf in Sept 2023

Gilby and Kelsey Fernkopf in Sept 2023

Gilby and Kelsey Fernkopf in Sept 2023

Gilby and Kelsey Fernkopf in Sept 2023

Capturing a Moment in Time

Capturing a Moment in Time

Justin Zielke in Jan 2020 with Founder Neltje

Justin Zielke in Jan 2020 with Founder Neltje

Writer Maurine Ogbaa in July 2022

Writer Maurine Ogbaa in July 2022

Kathleen Eastwood Riaño in July 2024

Kathleen Eastwood Riaño in July 2024

Writer Bisham Bherwani on Oct 2011

Writer Bisham Bherwani on Oct 2011

Blue Sky and Sunshine for Winter Days at Jentel

Blue Sky and Sunshine for Winter Days at Jentel

View from Snake Hills on an Autumn Morning

View from Snake Hills on an Autumn Morning

Jentel Hayfields and Foothills

Jentel Hayfields and Foothills

Daybreak over Piney Creek

Daybreak over Piney Creek

Summer Brings a Second Cutting of Alfalfa

Summer Brings a Second Cutting of Alfalfa

Jentel Artist Residency

Banner, WY, United States

The Jentel Artist Residency offers dedicated individuals a supportive environment to further their creative development. Nestled in the foothills of the Big Horn mountains, artists, writers, and composers experience unfettered time to allow for thoughtful reflection and meditation on the creative process.

 

Jentel awards residencies to artists, writers, and composers who are focused and serious about their intent, who may have proven themselves by publication, exhibition or performance or who may not necessarily be well advanced in their work, but who have developed a personal vision or voice. The program welcomes visual artists in all media and writers in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry and composers in all genres of music.

 

Each resident is provided with living accommodations that include a private room and a shared common living area with kitchen and a separate studio space.

 

Anyone over 25 years of age who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Those currently enrolled in academic programs are ineligible to apply.

 

Contact

130 Lower Piney Road
Banner, WY 82832
United States

Year Founded
2001
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
21 days - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Animation
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Media
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
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
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/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 develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Jentel awards residencies to artists, writers, and composers who are focused and serious about their intent, who may have proven themselves by publication, exhibition or performance or who may not necessarily be well advanced in their work, but who have developed a personal vision or voice. The program welcomes visual artists in all media and writers in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry and composers in all genres of music.

Anyone over 25 years of age who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Those currently enrolled full time in academic programs (more than 9 credit hours) are ineligible to apply.

  • Each resident receives a $300 stipend distributed in weekly increments to offset living and meal preparation expenses during the residency.
  • Application fee is $30
  • A $100 reservation deposit is due within two weeks of notification of the residency award and confirms the residency. If an applicant cancels their residency reservation less than two months before it starts, the deposit is non-refundable.
  • Aside from the application fee, no additional charges are applied.

Jentel’s review panelists are visual art, literary, and music professionals who meet twice a year to review and rate applications. Panelists are routinely rotated.

Jentel welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin in its admission policies.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: JANUARY 15 and SEPTEMBER 15

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
66
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
288
Artist Stipend
300
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
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
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Currently, the Visual Art Studios, Writer Studios and the The Residence for private accommodation, food preparation, dining, relaxing and recreating are all on ground level.  The studios and The Residence are separated by a small gravel parking lot.

Neltje's Estate Gift in 2023 to the University of Wyoming in future years will transform the Jentel Artist Residency from a private family foundation into ADA compliant facilities and campus.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Lynn Reeves, Jentel Artist Residency Manager
Accessibility Contact Email
jentel@jentelarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Currently, Jentel offers immersion in the studio for creative work, engagement with the cohort of visual artists and writers in the living and recreating common areas of The Residence and the security of a spacious private sleeping area on the same level.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

In The Residence, the loft area housing the library and a media room is on a second level accessible by stairs. The Jentel Office is nearby, but on an upper level of the campus accessible by steps inset in the hillside. The Jentel vehicle for airport pick up and return and for weekly trips into Sheridan for groceries and errands is not equipped with a wheelchair lift. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Food stipend provided
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
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

The visual artist and composer studios are located in a pole barn, a typical metal ranch outbuilding that is outfitted with ventilation and lighting to accommodate four artists with large, individual 400-square-foot studio spaces.

Flat fourteen foot ceilings enhance the spaciousness of the studio. A small single window allows visibility to the outdoors and maximizes the amount of running, usable wall space (11’, 13’ and 24’ continuous running feet) for two dimensional work.

Studios are equipped with:

  • two worktables (one on wheels and glass, topped at 76 x 34 inches, and the other metal topped at 34 x 60 inches)
  • a standard wooden straight back chair 
  • an adjustable stool on wheels
  • a full length mirror
  • a day bed
  • a utility sink with hot and cold water
  • a small metal trash can
  • a closed metal cabinet 
  • a paper towel dispenser
  • broom and dust pan 
  • good overhead light with both track and fluorescent lights on separate controls 
  • Commercial air handler (ventilation system) for each of the [4] studios

_______________

Two separate writer studios are located in a cabin that is outfitted with furnishings and utilities in comfortable spaces to support privacy and reflection. A window allows visibility to the outdoors and each studio has separate climate control.

Studios are equipped with:

  • a writing desk and adjustable office chair 
  • a desk lamp
  • a reclining lounge chair 
  • book shelves 
  • overhead track lighting

______________

Both buildings are a short stroll across the gravel parking lot from The Residence.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Easels
Large Sinks
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Streaming video and large downloads are not supported on our wifi

La Napoule Art Foundation: International Artist Residency

La Napoule Art Foundation: International Artist Residency

Mandelieu-La Napoule, France

International group residencies offer up to eight artists the opportunity to live and work at the Château de La Napoule complex. These residencies focus on individual artistic expression and exploration. At the core is a belief in the value of the shared experience of personal, professional, and artistic discovery that takes place within a supportive environment of peers. Residencies are open to all artistic genres.

Residents are housed in single rooms in the recently renovated Villa Marguerite, located across a small street from the Château. Rooms are equipped with private baths and each has sea or garden views. Wireless internet is available in the Villa’s common areas. Linen service is provided weekly. There is a washing machine, dryer, and clothesline at the Villa for residents’ use.

LNAF provides breakfast and dinner on weekdays. Meals are often held in the Château’s gothic dining room, providing the opportunity for exchange and community. For lunches and weekend meals, residents have full access to the kitchen in the Villa Marguerite to store and prepare their own food. The village of La Napoule also offers numerous restaurants and cafés just a few blocks from the Villa and Château.

LNAF provides each resident with a stipend, plus a studio space in which to work. Studios are located throughout the Château property, some inside the castle and some in towers on its grounds. Artists are asked to address any specific requirements for studio space in their applications.

Contact

Château de La Napoule
Avenue Henry Clews
06210 Mandelieu-La Napoule
France

Year Founded
1951
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
French
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
8
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Illustration
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Art History
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/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 collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must apply through SlideRoom.

LNAF residencies are open to all emerging and established artists over the age of 18 with no limitation on artistic discipline or nationality. Participants are expected to be able to communicate effectively in English or French.

Please note:

  • Artists may apply once every calendar year.
  • Although alumni are encouraged to apply, priority may be given to artists who have not yet received an LNAF Residency.
  • Due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that the Château and Villa are not handicapped accessible at the present time.
  • Couples must apply separately. There are no provisions for family, friends, children, or pets at the Château.

Applications are reviewed by an international panel according to the following criteria:

  • Clarity of artistic vision as articulated in the artist statement and work samples
  • Persuasive evidence that the applicant is committed in purpose and practice
  • Clear evidence that the artist works at a professional level in his/her/their field
  • Indications that the applicant is moving forward with a project; and of the significance and critical role that the residency at La Napoule will play in that project
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic environment that encourages interaction with other artists
  • Appropriate adherence to application guidelines
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
20
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
300
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Please note that due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that the Château and Villa are not handicap accessible at the present time.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Molly Nuanes
Accessibility Contact Email
info@lnaf.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

At this time, LNAF does not have other services/aids offered in residency. 

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that the Château and Villa are not accessible at the present time. Artists with limited mobility may be able to access ground floor studios.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Due to the historic nature of our facilities, studios and housing above the first floor are not accessible at this time.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Residents are housed in single rooms in the recently renovated Villa Marguerite, located across a small street from the Château. Residents have full access to the kitchen in the Villa Marguerite to store and prepare their own food. Wireless internet is available in the Villa’s common areas. Linen service is provided weekly. There is a washing machine, dryer, and clothesline at the Villa for residents’ use.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

LNAF provides each resident with a studio space in which to work. Studios are located throughout the Château property, some inside the castle and some in towers on its grounds. Artists are asked to address any specific requirements for studio space in their applications.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Piano
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned

Monson Arts Artist in Residence

Monson Arts logo, a group of residents outside, one artist working in a studio and a close up of two people smiling.

Monson Arts logo, a group of residents outside, one artist working in a studio and a close up of two people smiling.

Artist in her studio, filled with dyed wool

Artist in her studio, filled with dyed wool

4 people snow shoeing

4 people snow shoeing

A writers studio wall covered in manuscript

A writers studio wall covered in manuscript

Looking out the deck of the studio building onto the sun setting over the snow covered lake

Looking out the deck of the studio building onto the sun setting over the snow covered lake

Aerial shot of Monson Maine

Aerial shot of Monson Maine

Monson Arts Artist in Residence

Monson, ME, United States

Monson Arts is an artists' residency and arts center in Monson, Maine. The goal of the residency program is to provide time and space for artists and writers to devote to their creative practices. Residencies are two or four weeks long and come with studio space, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals and a stipend of $250 or $500. Located at the edge of Maine's North Woods near the Appalachian Trail, the town is surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty.

Artists’ studios are outfitted to accommodate a variety of artistic practices with access to a woodshop and metal shop facilities for any fabrication needs. Writers’ studios are comfortably furnished with work tables and reading chairs. All residents live in newly renovated historic homes in town that have shared kitchens and bathrooms. Houses and studios have high speed wifi internet access.

Application for this program is open to artists and writers at all stages in their careers working in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and audio production.

We regularly accept online applications at three deadlines throughout the year- Jan. 15, May 15, and Sept. 15. A live link to the application is available on our website 6 weeks before each deadline. Visit monsonarts.org for more information and to sign up for updates by email.

Contact

7 Greenville Road
#67
Monson, ME 04464
United States

Year Founded
2018
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Associated with a foundation
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Augmented Reality
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
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 collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Application for this program is open to artists and writers at all stages in their careers working in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and audio production. 5 visual and 5 literary artists will be accepted per session. Applications are processed through slideroom. 

  • Applicants may provide up to 5 samples of visual work / 5 pages of written work/ 5 minutes of time based work 
  • A letter of intent
  • Resume or C.V. limited to 6000 characters
  • Two reference contacts
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
100
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
1000
Artist Stipend
500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

One resident house is wheelchair accessible. Some studios have ADA compliant restrooms and ramp access to the first floors. 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Chantal Harris
Accessibility Contact Email
director@monsonarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

This residency is built with very little structure. Welcome presentations are located in a fully accessible space, meals are eaten, or picked up, at an accessible location. We have multiple studios that are on the ground floor with ada compliant restrooms. One house has a studio located inside the home for a person who is limited in motion. Another residence is completely wheelchair accessible with all necessities on the ground floor.  Both the wood shop and metal shop are ramp accessible. We are able to provide shuttles through the neighborhood if it is needed. 

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The second floors of the renovated historical buildings do not have lift access at this point. This would hinder studio visits for a person with mobility limitations. This is also a challenge during the winter months when public side walk maintenance is limited in the rural town.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

One home is fully accessible with ramp access and all necessities on the first floor including an ADA compliant bathroom. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Other
Meals Provided
All meals
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
No computer access available
Studios/Facilities Details

Private studios are minimally furnished with two tables, shelves, and fireproof cabinets. Sinks are located in each of the visual arts studios. Writing studios have a table, shelf and comfortable chair.

Wood and Metal shops are shared with basic tools available and shop technician support.  

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Dedicated Metal Shop
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Fine Metals / Jewelry Making
Hydraulic Press
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Acetylene/Air Torches
Bench Grinder
Darkroom (Black And White)
Lighting Studio/Green Screen
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
Additional Studio Information

Staff is available to support needs in both the Wood and Metal shops, for artists who are well versed in those studios. We are unable to teach techniques to beginners. Staff is also available to provide varied assistance in private studios as needed.

Wassaic Project Artist Residency

Wassaic Project Maxon Mills: 7-story former grain elevator that now houses our exhibition program, eduation center, offices, and winter artist studios.

Wassaic Project Maxon Mills: 7-story former grain elevator that now houses our exhibition program, eduation center, offices, and winter artist studios.

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Maxon Mills in the winter

Maxon Mills in the winter

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Residency House: 2 story residency house for our Family Residency program, which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, kitchen

Residency House: 2 story residency house for our Family Residency program, which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, kitchen

The Lantern Inn: the Wassaic Project's bar and restaurant in town, directly across the street from the Wassaic Project

The Lantern Inn: the Wassaic Project's bar and restaurant in town, directly across the street from the Wassaic Project

Nina Cooke John's outdoor sculpture - "Point of Action" - in the Luther Barn field at night

Nina Cooke John's outdoor sculpture - "Point of Action" - in the Luther Barn field at night

Residency House: former Schoolhouse from the 1850s, now includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and large basement

Residency House: former Schoolhouse from the 1850s, now includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and large basement

Wassaic Project signage on Route 22 in the shape of Maxon Mills

Wassaic Project signage on Route 22 in the shape of Maxon Mills

Wassaic Project oudoor Summer Festival

Wassaic Project oudoor Summer Festival

Wassaic Project Artist Residency

Wassaic, NY, United States

Mission

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

Vision

The Wassaic Project envisions a community in the Hamlet of Wassaic and its surrounding region that is socially inclusive, generous, cooperative, and economically vibrant.  

We engage in a collaborative effort with members of our community to develop programs that are creative, experimental, and accessible across the economic spectrum.

We strive to be actively anti-racist and to have diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as an integral part of our programs and initiatives. We will continually evaluate, solicit feedback, and evolve our efforts to ensure their effectiveness.

We build local pride and community vitality by an informed sense of the past and a clear, contemporary, innovative, and compassionate look toward the future.

We foster the youth in our community and help them realize their full potential.  

We aim to be financially stable with a creative staff and multiple partners — nonprofit, public, and private.

It is our hope that the work that we do in Wassaic will be shared nationwide and serve as a toolkit for community revitalization through the arts and the spirit of generosity. Above all else, we honor and respect our community.

 

Contact

37 Furnace Bank Road
Wassaic, NY 12592
United States

Year Founded
2008
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
10 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Animation
Augmented Reality
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
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
Childcare stipend provided
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Application Requirements

  • Contact information

  • 1–10 work samples 

  • CV (3 pages max)

  • 2 references 

  • $25 application fee

  • Proposal: We believe our residency works best as a creative laboratory untied to outcome. We would like to hear about what makes you curious, what you are interested in investigating, and what your jumping off point would be. (200 words max)

  • Optional question: We want to look at your work according to your definition of success. Are there additional criteria that you would like the panel/us to consider when reviewing your work? For example: What do you consider to be a successful piece or process? If you work with a community, the artistic product may not be the sole or most important creation of the work. Are there other impacts and creations in your process we should focus on? Please share any documentation that could bring us close to these impacts—interviews, testimony from participants, writing about the work, images from an event, etc.

Review

Artists-in-residence are selected by a review panel composed of the Wassaic Project Co-Directors, Director of Artistic Programming, and professionals in the field. Residents will be selected based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

 

For more info:

https://www.wassaicproject.org/artists/applications

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
50
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
700
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
600
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

The actual cost of each residency is $5,000 per month, which includes a semi-private studio, private bedroom, full use of our facilities, visiting artist program, studio visits, insurance, and staff support. In an effort to serve and support emerging artists, we attempt to subsidize residencies for all individual artists who do not have other forms of support. Thanks to the generous support of donors and grants, the artist’s contribution for the winter residency program is $600 per a 4-week period.

We also offer need-based financial assistance to artists-in-residence for whom it would be impossible to attend without financial support. Financial need is self-reported by artists in their applications. We ask that artists who are in a position to fully contribute towards the residency fee please do so.

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

The Wassaic Project offers the following Fellowships:

  • The Work and Family Fellowship offers no-fee residencies and $500 honorariums to several artists-in-residence per year participating in the Family Residency program.
  • The Sustainable Arts Fellowship offers no-fee residencies and $500 honorariums to several artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year participating in the Family Residency program.
  • The Mary Ann Unger Fellowship offers a no-fee residency to 1 female-identifying artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year who primarily works in sculpture.
  • The ArtForArtists Fellowship for Social Justice Based Practice offers a no-fee residency and $500 honorarium to 1 artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year.

To be considered for the Work and Family Fellowship and Sustainable Arts Fellowship:

In your application, please take some time to reflect on the ways in which care and caregiving, whatever those words mean to you, come through (or might come through) in your work. It’s okay if this isn’t something you’ve considered before. We think of these Fellowships as a starting point towards building a future where artists shape the way society sees and values care.

All applicants are considered for the Mary Ann Unger Fellowship and the ArtForArtists Fellowship for Social Justice Based Practice and do not have to complete any additional information on their application.

 

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

We operate out of historic agricultural buildings, so many of our spaces are not accessible at this time. The ground floor of Maxon Mills has ramp access through a side entrance, and an ADA-compliant bathroom accessible from outside. The Auction Ring, where we host our artist lecture series in the summer, has some seating that is accessible by ramp. Our other spaces are all up at least one set of steps. Visitors who need to move around, twitch, pace, or not make eye contact are welcome. If you have access needs not addressed here, email us and we’ll work with you to support them.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Dani Klebes
Accessibility Contact Email
danielle@wassaicproject.org
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The ground floor of Maxon Mills has ramp access through a side entrance, and an ADA-compliant bathroom accessible from outside. The Auction Ring, where we host our artist lecture series in the summer, has some seating that is accessible by ramp. Our other spaces are all up at least one set of steps.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

We operate out of historic agricultural buildings, so many of our spaces are not accessible at this time. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

For communal spaces, we have a small kitchen space and a library on the second floor of our main building (accessible only via stairs). Each residency house has a shared kitchen and living room. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Our summer studios are in the Luther Barn. It’s airy, and it’s historic (built in 1875), and it’s right in the heart of town. Residents work out of 200-300 square foot refurbished livestock pens under wood beam ceilings (or outside, if they'd like). They have 24-hour access to their studios, our print shop, our wood shop, and our ceramics studio.

Winter residents receive 24-hour access to an adaptable, semi-private, ~100 square-foot studio space in the historic Maxon Mills. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Drying Racks
Silkscreen Studio
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
On-call Studio support provided

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

The Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Studio in Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Green Olive Arts Residency in Tetouan, Morocco

Tetouan, Morocco

Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for an art residency at Green Olive Arts, an international art studio in beautiful Tetouan, Morocco. Between grand views of the Rif Mountains and the busy labyrinth of the ancient Arab walled medina, the visual inspiration and warm hospitality are sure to inspire. Shared (2-3 artists) and private studios are available, along with weekly artist lunch gatherings and connections to a local network of artists and traditional artisans. Enjoy a balance of focused production and research along with creative community and cultural immersion to stir your work to new levels. 

3 or 6 week artist-funded residencies are available. Applications for our residency seasons are being taken on an open basis for the available 8 studio spaces. Completed and approved applications (including a video interview) will be assessed by our Local Selection Panel before a final decision is made. Travel, housing, meals, and supplies are not included in the residency fee.

We also host university study abroad groups, and art trips led by master artists, so contact us for more details if you are interested!

Contact

B.P. 10001
Sidi al Mandri
93000 Tetouan
Morocco

Year Founded
2013
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
3 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
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
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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 to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Green Olive Arts, Tetouan, offers 3 or 6 week-long, self-directed, artist-funded residencies to emerging, mid-career and established visual artists, writers, performers, scholars and other global creatives seeking a season of focused research and production in the rich context of Moroccan culture. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the online application form, CV, portfolio of recent works, artist statement, application fee and complete an interview … Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are currently accepting applications on an ongoing basis (until filled) for the following residency seasons:

WINTER 2025 (3 weeks) - February 3 - 22, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

SUMMER 2025 (3 weeks) - June 23 – July 12, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

SUMMER 2025 (3 weeks) - July 14 - August 2, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

SUMMER 2025 (6 weeks) - June 23 - August 2, 2025 / Shared (19,000 MAD) or Private (29,000 MAD)

FALL 2025 (3 weeks) - September 15 - October 4, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

FALL 2025 (3 weeks) - October 6 - 25, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

FALL 2025 (6 weeks) - September 15 - October 25, 2025 / Shared (19,000 MAD) or Private (29,000 MAD)

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
10000
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Fee Details

Residencies are artist-funded.  A 2,000 MAD non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance to reserve residency space. Residency fees vary depending on shared or private studio choice and the length of the residency. 

10,000 MAD - Shared studio for 3 weeks

15,000 MAD - Private studio for 3 weeks

19,000 MAD - Shared studio for 6 weeks

29,000 MAD - Private studio for 6 weeks

The residency fee includes a shared or private studio space and the fully equipped common areas of the studio.

The residency fee also includes arrival/departure ground transportation, coffee and tea in the studio, use of laundry facilities, a walking tour of the ancient medina of Tetouan, an Artisans of Tetouan Visit to meet local craftsman in their workshops, weekly artist lunches, an introductory Moroccan Arabic lesson, community networking and project consultation for research & production, online promotion, basic translation, and a culminating open studios event.

Travel, housing, most meals, and supplies are not included in the residency fee. We do share recommended housing providers which artists are welcome to book themselves.

For an additional cost, local and country-wide tours, artisan workshops, trustworthy guides for plein air outings, translators, crating services, connection to galleries, extended local language learning, home stays and meals with local families can be arranged.

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
200
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Our studio is located in a historic hillside city center, with most housing options located in the nearby ancient medina, neither of which are accessible by wheel chair or by guests with mobility disabilities. Our studio is on the second floor of a historic 100 year old building without an elevator. The  cobblestone streets and sidewalks in the city are often uneven and most events and excursions are accessed by walking. We advise our applicants to be aware of these conditions and assess whether or not this type of residency will be a good fit for their accessibility needs.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Rachel Pearsey
Accessibility Contact Email
arthouse@greenolivearts.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

We do not recommend this residency to artists with severe mobility limitations. Artists who are able to walk, but with difficulty, may benefit from bringing along an assistant or arranging to employ a local assistant during their stay. The location requires a fair amount of walking and climbing stairs to the 2nd floor studio. Taxi's can be arranged if necessary, and a resident artist could participate in most of the studio in-house work space, events and activities, as long as they are able to walk from their housing to the studio.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Artists stay in housing in the local area and ancient city surrounding the studio. The path between housing and studio is uneven cobblestone, with high curbs. Access to the studio includes an entrance with a high threshold and two flights of stairs to reach the 2nd floor studio. Inside the studio all rooms and spaces are level, except for the bathrooms, which have a raised floor and step up for entry.

Type of Housing
No housing provided
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

In addition to their own studios, artists have access to our small library sitting room, a resource room full of tools, supplies and a shared computer/printer, a woodshop, a shared kitchen, wash-up area, laundry room, bathrooms, balconies and rooftop with a view.

Housing is not included with the residency but we are happy to recommend  trusted partnering housing providers, within a short walk of the studios. See our housing options for more details.

 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
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
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Within our 2nd floor studio facility, artists may choose either a shared or private studio, and enjoy access to secure internet, computer with printer/scanner, wood shop, printmaking studio, a range of artist furniture and equipment. Artists have full access to a common kitchen and a library/sitting room, as well as wash area, shared bathrooms and laundry room.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Large Sinks
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Router Table
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours
Additional Studio Information

The studio is well ventilated by cross breeze and windows but does not have a/c. Each studio has a fan, and a space heater to use during the winter months.

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Indigenous Arts

iskwé works in the studio

iskwé works in the studio

Imajyn Cardinal - Sould, 2019, Indigenous Arts. Photo by Jessica Wittman.

Imajyn Cardinal - Sould, 2019, Indigenous Arts. Photo by Jessica Wittman.

Re(Claim) with Iskwe performance; Ora Barlow-Tukaki with Re(Claim) participants. Photo by Donald Lee.

Re(Claim) with Iskwe performance; Ora Barlow-Tukaki with Re(Claim) participants. Photo by Donald Lee.

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Indigenous Arts

Banff, AB, Canada

Informed by Indigenous cultures and worldviews, we offer programs in all disciplines for emerging to established Indigenous artists. Our programs are highly transformative, situate rigour and exploration at their centre, and are inspired by ‘power of place’ here in Treaty 7 territory.

Through outstanding performances, concerts, residencies, presentations, workshops, talks, and exhibitions, Indigenous Arts contributes to strong and vibrant Indigenous arts communities in Canada and around the globe.

Learn more about Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre.

Contact

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff AB T1L 1H5
Canada

Year Founded
1933
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
5 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Digital Media
Film
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Environmental Arts
Storytelling
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
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
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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 other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Each residency has specific eligibility requirements, please visit our website for our current and available programs open for application.

Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program pages to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Banff Centre offers a range of scholarship and funding opportunities for each residency. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials through the application portal. 

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

Application Fee
35
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Accessible seating
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Banff Centre strives to support individuals to the best of our ability and believe addressing accommodations is a collaborative process to establish the appropriate supports. If you have mobility or other accessibility requirements, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible upon your acceptance into a program. Any delay in requesting accommodations will affect our ability to make arrangements on your behalf resulting in limited options and/or a delay in commencement of accommodations.

Once your information is received, we will be in contact to discuss how (and if) we are able to support the accommodations required to ensure you can be successful in your program.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Registrar
Accessibility Contact Email
participant_resources@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Please visit the following links to learn more about Banff Centre's campus, accessibility, and Participant Resources.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Banff Centre welcomes guests with mobility challenges. We are always trying to improve our ability to serve all guests, artists, and leaders. Our team works with incoming guest to try to meet the needs of each individual in our facilities and services.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

We have wheelchair accessible rooms, studios, dining facilities, and meeting areas. There are paths, roadways, or ramps that provide access to and throughout most buildings. However, the centre, built on the side of a mountain, presents challenges to those with limited mobility. We recommend that you contact us in advance so that we can meet you upon your arrival to facilitate your understanding of the best routes and services available.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Our unique campus facilities are spread over 42 acres of land on the west side of Tunnel Mountain and just a few blocks from downtown Banff.

Hotels

Stay with us at newly renovated Lloyd Hall Hotel, situated at the centre of campus and featuring views of the surrounding alpine woodlands.

Dining

Enjoy an elegant dinner at Three Ravens, one of the top-rated restaurants in Banff.

Fitness + Recreation

Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre is a comprehensive fitness facility in town that includes a climbing wall.

Library + Archives

When you need a quiet space, grab a book and enjoy stunning vistas from the on-campus Paul D. Fleck Library & Archives or explore a contemporary art exhibition at Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre offers all gender washrooms across campus. For a detailed map of locations, click here

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Indigenous Arts programs can have access to a wide range of studios on campus, from theatres, dance and music studios, Visual arts facilities and more. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Piano
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Kick Wheels
Slab Roller
Clay Mixers
Plaster Room
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Gas Kiln
Dedicated Metal Shop
Plasma Cutter
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Hydraulic Press
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Finishing Room
Buffing Machine
Casting Room
Electroforming + Etching Room
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Lighting Studio/Green Screen
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Dye Area
Padded Screen Print Tables
Hooded Dye Mixing Station
Drying Room
Well-ventilated Spray Room
Washer And Dryer
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Wood Bending Equipment
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Studios/facilities Details
Additional Studio Information

Please refer to each residency page for further details. 

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Literary Arts

Image: Doug Robichaud.

Image: Doug Robichaud.

Image from Banff Centre's Spoken Word residency.

Image from Banff Centre's Spoken Word residency.

Image from Banff Centre's Emerging Writers' Intensive.

Image from Banff Centre's Emerging Writers' Intensive.

Image of Banff Centre's campus.

Image of Banff Centre's campus.

Image of Banff Centre's campus.

Image of Banff Centre's campus.

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Literary Arts

Banff, AB, Canada

Banff Centre’s Literary Arts programs provide an inspiring space and focused time for emerging and established writers to push the boundaries of their talent and realize their potential. Our programs prepare writers in all genres for literary success on a national and international scale.

Since the first summer playwriting program was offered in 1937, Banff Centre has provided writers with exceptional opportunities for artistic development within a community of supportive peers. Today, our year-round roster of intensive thematic residencies involves many of Canada’s most celebrated writers.

Learn more about Literary Arts here.

Contact

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff AB T1L 1H5
Canada

Year Founded
1933
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
5 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
15
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Storytelling
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
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
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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 other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Each residency has specific eligibility requirements; please visit our website for our current and available programs open for application.

Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Banff Centre offers a range of scholarship and funding opportunities for each residency. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials through the application portal. 

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

Application Fee
65
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Accessible seating
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Banff Centre strives to support individuals to the best of our ability and believe addressing accommodations is a collaborative process to establish the appropriate supports. If you have mobility or other accessibility requirements, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible upon your acceptance into a program. Any delay in requesting accommodations will affect our ability to make arrangements on your behalf resulting in limited options and/or a delay in commencement of accommodations.

Once your information is received, we will be in contact to discuss how (and if) we are able to support the accommodations required to ensure you can be successful in your program.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Registrar
Accessibility Contact Email
participant_resources@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Please visit the following links to learn more about Banff Centre's campus, accessibility, and Participant Resources.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Banff Centre welcomes guests with mobility challenges. We are always trying to improve our ability to serve all guests, artists, and leaders. Our team works with incoming guest to try to meet the needs of each individual in our facilities and services.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

We have wheelchair accessible rooms, studios, dining facilities, and meeting areas. There are paths, roadways, or ramps that provide access to and throughout most buildings. However, the centre, built on the side of a mountain, presents challenges to those with limited mobility. We recommend that you contact us in advance so that we can meet you upon your arrival to facilitate your understanding of the best routes and services available.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Our unique campus facilities are spread over 42 acres of land on the west side of Tunnel Mountain and just a few blocks from downtown Banff.

Hotels

Stay with us at newly renovated Lloyd Hall Hotel, situated at the centre of campus and featuring views of the surrounding alpine woodlands.

Dining

Enjoy an elegant dinner at Three Ravens, one of the top-rated restaurants in Banff.

Fitness + Recreation

Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre is a comprehensive fitness facility in town that includes a climbing wall.

Library + Archives

When you need a quiet space, grab a book and enjoy stunning vistas from the on-campus Paul D. Fleck Library & Archives or explore a contemporary art exhibition at Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre offers all gender washrooms across campus. For a detailed map of locations, click here.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Literary Arts programs have access to a variety of writing studios, program dependent. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Visual Arts

Rudy Loewe’s studio during the Distributed Identities residency, 2019.

Rudy Loewe’s studio during the Distributed Identities residency, 2019.

Alexander Thompson and Ewelina Skowronska in studio during the Banff Artist in Residence Late Winter 2019 program.

Alexander Thompson and Ewelina Skowronska in studio during the Banff Artist in Residence Late Winter 2019 program.

Guillermo Mena, ‘A Guide for the Observation of the Skies’ (2020), charcoal drawing and performance.  Created at Banff Centre during the BAIR Late Winter 2020 program.

Guillermo Mena, ‘A Guide for the Observation of the Skies’ (2020), charcoal drawing and performance. Created at Banff Centre during the BAIR Late Winter 2020 program.

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Visual Arts

Banff, AB, Canada

Visual Arts at Banff Centre offers exceptional programs for professional artists, curators, and art critics and researchers, as well as practicum opportunities for emerging practitioners. Visual Arts also supports, develops, and presents contemporary art through the Walter Phillips Gallery.

Our residency programs provide the time, studio space, facilities, feedback, and engagement with peers and faculty to hone your artistic development. Our thematic and self-directed programs encourage experimentation and exploration of ideas, theory, and process.

Our practicum programs offer practical hands-on training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities for aspiring artists, curators, and museum and gallery practitioners.

The Walter Phillips Gallery is committed to the production, presentation, collection, and analysis of contemporary art. The gallery houses the Banff International Curatorial Institute which focuses on programming and publications exploring curatorial research, pedagogy and practice, visual art criticism and writing.

Learn more about Visual Arts here.

Contact

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff AB T1L 1H5
Canada

Year Founded
1933
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
5 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
15
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Digital Fabrication
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Digital Media
Photography
Sound Art
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
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
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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 other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Each residency has specific eligibility requirements; please visit our website for our current and available programs open for application.

Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Application fees are non refundable.

Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Banff Centre strives to support individuals to the best of our ability and believe addressing accommodations is a collaborative process to establish the appropriate supports. If you have mobility or other accessibility requirements, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible upon your acceptance into a program. Any delay in requesting accommodations will affect our ability to make arrangements on your behalf resulting in limited options and/or a delay in commencement of accommodations.

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

Application Fee
65
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Accessible seating
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Banff Centre strives to support individuals to the best of our ability and believe addressing accommodations is a collaborative process to establish the appropriate supports. If you have mobility or other accessibility requirements, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible upon your acceptance into a program. Any delay in requesting accommodations will affect our ability to make arrangements on your behalf resulting in limited options and/or a delay in commencement of accommodations.

Once your information is received, we will be in contact to discuss how (and if) we are able to support the accommodations required to ensure you can be successful in your program.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Registrar
Accessibility Contact Email
participant_resources@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Please visit the following links to learn more about Banff Centre's campus, accessibility, and Participant Resources.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Banff Centre welcomes guests with mobility challenges. We are always trying to improve our ability to serve all guests, artists, and leaders. Our team works with incoming guest to try to meet the needs of each individual in our facilities and services.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

We have wheelchair accessible rooms, studios, dining facilities, and meeting areas. There are paths, roadways, or ramps that provide access to and throughout most buildings. However, the centre, built on the side of a mountain, presents challenges to those with limited mobility. We recommend that you contact us in advance so that we can meet you upon your arrival to facilitate your understanding of the best routes and services available.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Our unique campus facilities are spread over 42 acres of land on the west side of Tunnel Mountain and just a few blocks from downtown Banff.

Hotels

Stay with us at newly renovated Lloyd Hall Hotel, situated at the centre of campus and featuring views of the surrounding alpine woodlands.

Dining

Enjoy an elegant dinner at Three Ravens, one of the top-rated restaurants in Banff.

Fitness + Recreation

Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre is a comprehensive fitness facility in town that includes a climbing wall.

Library + Archives

When you need a quiet space, grab a book and enjoy stunning vistas from the on-campus Paul D. Fleck Library & Archives or explore a contemporary art exhibition at Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre offers all gender washrooms across campus. For a detailed map of locations, click here.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Our programs offer access to outstanding facilities in an unrivalled natural environment, as well as the opportunity to interact with professional artists from around the world working in a variety of mediums and disciplines. Experimentation and collaboration across media is encouraged, and the use of facilities in areas outside of Visual Arts can often be negotiated, as we are committed to assisting artists in the realization of their creative goals. 

Visual Arts facilities are located in Glyde Hall and are available to artists participating in our programs. Facilities support artistic production in analogue and digital photography, sculpture, printmaking, paper-making, ceramics, fibre, painting, drawing, digital media, video, and sound. Our knowledgeable staff are practicing artists themselves and can help facilitate your projects and provide technical support.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Kick Wheels
Slab Roller
Clay Mixers
Plaster Room
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Gas Kiln
Dedicated Metal Shop
Plasma Cutter
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Hydraulic Press
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Finishing Room
Buffing Machine
Casting Room
Electroforming + Etching Room
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Lighting Studio/Green Screen
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Dye Area
Padded Screen Print Tables
Hooded Dye Mixing Station
Drying Room
Well-ventilated Spray Room
Washer And Dryer
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Wood Bending Equipment
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours
Additional Studio Information

Please see our Facilities Fees Booklet for facility policies and guidelines, associated fees, and more information.

Ecology Residency

Estuary house in a  Sitka Spruce forest

Estuary house in a Sitka Spruce forest

Ecology Residency

Otis, OR, United States

In the face of global ecological concerns such as climate change, rising sea levels, deforestation, human overpopulation and species extinction, the mission of the Ecology Residency is to provide ecologists, environmental journalists, filmmakers, inventors, educators, architects and others working on the creative edge of these issues time and space to advance their work and amplify their impact. The Ecology Residency aims to foster a supportive environment for independent work and reflection, and to encourage creative problem solving, collaboration and innovation free from the constraints of academic and institutional settings.

One or more Ecology Residents will be selected each year. Special attention will be given to projects that will directly benefit from proximity to the Oregon coast, the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area, the Salmon River Estuary and/or United States Forest Service Experimental Forest lands. Ecology-inspired and interdisciplinary collaborations will also be considered.

No laboratory or other equipment is provided, but scientists are invited to bring their own equipment if it can be accommodated. There is the possibility to partner with the Hatfield Marine Science Center as part of the Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative, and to tap into other academic, scientific and research resources in the region.

Contact

56605 Sitka Dr
Otis, OR 97368-9509
United States

Year Founded
1989
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
7
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Nonfiction
Documentary
Environmental Arts
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Companions
Pets are not allowed
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
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
10
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Sitka’s studios, the office and library are ADA accessible. We have one cabin that is ADA accessible The cabins and studios are situated on a steep slope that also impacts accessibility at our facility. There is a gravel pathway from the parking lot to the office. We have a courtyard behind and above the office that can be reached via car. This courtyard has ramps off of it with access to two studios and our ADA cabin. Please contact us directly with specific questions or provide information about your needs in your application. Sitka is unable to accommodate residents’ pets. If you require a certified service animal, please disclose this information in your application so that we may accommodate you appropriately.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Tamara Jennings
Accessibility Contact Email
tamarajennings@sitkacenter.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

For residents without access to a car the local grocery store has online ordering and delivery. 

We can assist with connecting residents with volunteers to explore the local area together.

For orientation there is lot's of information we tell residents, we can assist with an orientation document with bullet points for residents to take notes on to help with processing all the information. 

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The office, library and all three studios are accessible for a person with limited mobility.  We have one house that is designed for a person with limited mobility..  

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The campus is situated on a steep hill.  Most of the houses have stairs in order to access the living spaces.  The laundry room is not accessible without climbing stairs.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off 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
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided