2026 Writers' & Literary Arts Administrators' Residency

In the heart of Door County, on Wisconsin's northeast peninsula, nestled between the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, writers can find the peace and solitude to focus on their craft. Write On offers a space of inspiration and reflection on 59 acres of meadows, orchards, and woods.

We invite applications from writers in any genre, regardless of publication history. We also welcome literary arts administrators who need time to focus on upcoming projects. Writers traveling with children or other family members are welcome to apply.

Write On is a small residency program, typically housing one to three writers at a time. We encourage collaborative residencies, though each writer must submit an individual application. There are two spacious bedrooms with a shared bath on the second floor. The first floor contains a one-bedroom suite with full bath as well as shared eat-in kitchen and living room.

Additional creative space can be found in The Coop, located in the residency meadow, and in the writing center, located across the street.

 

Deadline
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Book Arts
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Storytelling
Translation
Writing
Companions
N/A
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
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
Other
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Applicants may be in degree-granting programs.

We welcome applications from writers in all genres as well as from literary arts administrators (publishers, editors, program directors, etc.). 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
67
Artist Stipend
0
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
40
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

Back of artist at table with drawings on the wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna.

Back of artist at table with drawings on the wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna.

Wide view of a room with blue artworks on the wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna

Wide view of a room with blue artworks on the wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna

Various artworks, materials, and a table against a white wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna

Various artworks, materials, and a table against a white wall. Photographer: Brad Ogbonna

Person dressed in black walks across room with big windows across the back wall with lots of light. Photographer: Nina Choi

Person dressed in black walks across room with big windows across the back wall with lots of light. Photographer: Nina Choi

A wood loom is in front of large windows with bright light streaming through and a blue fiber artwork on the wall to the right. Photographer: Nina Choi

A wood loom is in front of large windows with bright light streaming through and a blue fiber artwork on the wall to the right. Photographer: Nina Choi

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Its mission is to provide working studio space and community for artists. Artists are selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury comprised of artists and members of the SWSP Artists Advisory Committee.

 

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program is the new face of the Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Space Program, developed for artists, by artists in 1991. In 2014 the program was renamed the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program to honor the legacy of Marie Walsh Sharpe and reflect the new sponsorship and commitment of the Walentas Family Foundation

Contact

20 Jay Street, 720
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States

Year Founded
2014
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Residency Length
1 year - 1 year
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
17
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Installation Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Digital Media
Photography
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Access to studio space to create new work
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

 

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program residents are selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury.

The program is open to professional visual artists, 21 years or older who live in the US, as well as US citizens or permanent residents living abroad. Applicants may not be enrolled in any degree program, participate in any other residency program, or maintain a separate studio during their residency.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
17
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
1950
Artist Stipend
0
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
0
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
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Ariel Willmott
Accessibility Contact Email
awillmott@twotreesny.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Our staff is available to work with residents on a one-on-one basis to make accommodations as needed.

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

All aspects of the residency are accessible for artists with limited mobility, with the exception of the kitchen counter and sink.

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

The kitchen sink and counter and upper cabinets, including the coffeemaker and microwave, are not at an accessible-height to those with limited mobility. 

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Meals Provided
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Studios have freight and passenger elevator access, high ceilings, and natural light. Communal spaces include a kitchen, slop sinks, restrooms, and a sitting area with wi-fi. Studio access is 24 hours/7 days a week.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff

Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency

The print studio at Sitka

The print studio at Sitka

Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency

Otis, OR, United States

The annual Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency was established in 2002 to provide working artists with little or no printmaking experience the opportunity to explore a new creative medium with guidance, instruction and technical assistance from a professional etching printer, Julia D'Amario. 

Master Printer Julia D'Amario, worked at Pace Editions in New York City for seventeen years, before moving to rural California in 2006. D'Amario first came to the Sitka Center as a resident artist in 1997. She developed a deep connection to Sitka and the Oregon coast and enthusiastically agreed to become involved in developing the print program. Jordan Schnitzer, one of Portland's most prominent print collectors, generously pledged his support for the project and has been funding it since its inception.

Contact

56605 Sitka Drive
Otis, OR 97368
United States

Year Founded
2002
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)
Thematic
Retreat
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Visual Arts
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
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
Unrestricted funding
Restricted funding
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
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
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
13
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Living and studio spaces are provided free of charge. There is an application fee of $30 to help cover the administrative costs to carefully review each residency application. Sitka offers application fee assistance to those for whom this is a barrier. Each resident is responsible for all of their own travel and living expenses, including transportation food, toiletries and any supplies used in their work.

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

If you are looking for funding and resources to cover your residency at Sitka please check out this link as a first step.

https://www.artistcommunities.org/funding-residencies

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
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
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 we provide grocery pick-up services from our local grocery store.  residents can order their groceries online and we will pick them up and deliver them to the resident.

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
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
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

Sitka's studios are comfortable and flexible. We can provided basic items like easels, task lights, tables and chairs. One studio contains a printing press, and there is a small ceramics studio on campus. Sitka does not provide art or laboratory supplies used for art making or scientific investigation. Please talk with us about your specific needs.

Studios/Special Equipment
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by dedicated tech

Recorder Instrument Residency

side view of person about to play a recorder

side view of person about to play a recorder

Recorder Instrument Residency

Otis, OR, United States

Members of the Oregon Coast Recorder Society have raised $103,000 to establish a recorder residency at Sitka, beginning in 2003.

To be eligible for the residency, applicants are required to earn part of their income from recorder performance or recorder instrument composition. This is to indicate that applicants should have a degree of professionalism, and people at the beginning of a career are as welcome as mature artists.

Residencies are 2 – 6 weeks in length, and living space and a studio are provided. Past residents have taught  workshops  and given concerts in the community. New in 2022: An anonymous donor is supporting a $500/week honorarium in support of this residency. The honorarium can be used in any way the resident chooses.

Contact

56605 Sitka Drive
Otis, OR 97368
United States

Year Founded
2003
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)
Thematic
Retreat
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Music
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
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
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
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Artist Stipend
3000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Living and studio spaces are provided free of charge. There is an application fee of $30 to help cover the administrative costs to carefully review each residency application. Sitka offers application fee assistance to those for whom this is a barrier. Each resident is responsible for all of their own travel and living expenses, including transportation food, toiletries and any supplies used in their work.

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

If you are looking for funding and resources to cover your residency at Sitka please check out this link as a first step.

https://www.artistcommunities.org/funding-residencies

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
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
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 we provide grocery pick-up services from our local grocery store.  residents can order their groceries online and we will pick them up and deliver them to the resident.

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
N/A
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
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
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
No studio support provided

Peter Bullough Foundation Artist Residency

Large studio space with rubber flooring, desk, easel, and two large windows

Large studio space with rubber flooring, desk, easel, and two large windows

Cyanotypes workshop in the PBF's garden

Cyanotypes workshop in the PBF's garden

One resident bedroom with blue walls and trim, bed with white linens

One resident bedroom with blue walls and trim, bed with white linens

Resident house dining room with wood table, red walls, chandelier, fireplace

Resident house dining room with wood table, red walls, chandelier, fireplace

Garden table outside at the PBF's gardens

Garden table outside at the PBF's gardens

One resident bedroom with green-gray walls and writing desk

One resident bedroom with green-gray walls and writing desk

Peter Bullough Foundation Artist Residency

Winchester, VA, United States

The Peter Bullough Foundation provides residencies for emerging artists and scholars with diverse backgrounds and interests. We hope to create a community that elevates voices that are underserved, including those of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. The ideal applicant will be self-directed, able to work independently, and interested in engaging with the local community. Each awarded residency period is roughly four weeks long and is shared with one or two other artists in residence. Artistic collaborators in groups of two to three may apply in one application. While in residence, artists are required to host a community workshop, lecture, or event virtually or in-person.

The PBF accepts applications from artists working in the following disciplines: architecture, literature, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, music, music composition, playwriting, screenwriting, poetry, theatre, and the visual arts.

Contact

120 W Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a museum
Associated with a foundation
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
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
Art production support
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

Fall residencies begin in August, September, and October, and November and spring residencies starting in late January/February, March, April, and May.

When open, applications are available through the Call for Entry website by first making an artist account at Call for Entry and then by applying to the residency. 

We look holistically at candidates from a needs perspective and if two candidates appear equal in their application score, we give priority to a candidate from an underserved community, be that the LGBTQI2A+ community or BIPOC communities. 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
12
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
75
Artist Stipend
600
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

No residency fees are charged.

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

At this time, we do not offer grants or scholarships or travel funds. 

Application Fee
20
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

For detailed questions regarding accessibility, please contact PBF staff

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Katie Mooney
Accessibility Contact Email
info@peterbulloughfoundation.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

While our facilities are older buildings, we are more than happy to discuss accommodations for potential residents to meet their needs. 

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

As the residency is largely self-directed, if the housing is acceptable and functional for those with limited mobility, the resident can participate in the entire residency experience. 

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

In terms of physical accessibility, the residency house has bedrooms on the second floor only right now, and they are accessible via a large central staircase with a handrail (the house is from the 1840's). The garden that separates the residence from the studio space has paths lined with brick pavers and pea gravel and contains a few, shallow steps that have no handrail, but do have structures adjacent to them that could be used for some additional support. There are three steps into the studio space, with a handrail adjacent, and then one final step into the studio through a doorway. The studio space contains a bathroom on the same floor. One bathroom in the residency building has a walk-in shower that is elevated two to three inches above the floor; the other bathroom contains a bathtub/shower combination. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Communal spaces include a shared kitchen in the studio space. In the resident house, the kitchen, den, dining, and laundry facilities are shared. There is ample storage for dry goods and refrigerated items. There is a shared printer in the studios. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
Other
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

We have two studios and a writer’s room/research room. 

The writer’s room/research room is equipped with a height-adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, and a highback upholstered chair. It faces into the garden. 

One studio measures 10.5’ x 13’ and receives lovely light from the east in the morning. 

The other studio is larger, measuring 15’ x 16.75’ and receives some southern light, which is dampened by the porch roof.

 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Piano
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Large Sinks
Fiber Arts Workspace
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
No studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Right now, the PBF supplies the following materials for use in a private studio space: sawhorses, easels, shop vac, flammable waste disposal, and a utility cart. We have also partnered with an excellent local organization, Valley Makers, to use their shop at no charge to our artists. 

There is space for artists to work inside or outside in the garden, weather-permitting. Artists may bring their own equipment that they are comfortable with using and can easily and safely transport to and use at the PBF. Additional supplies may also be shipped to the PBF at 120 W Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Loghaven Artist Residency

Loghaven Artist Residency's McDonough House

Loghaven Artist Residency's McDonough House

Interior of the McDonough House showing a dining room table, library, fireplace

Interior of the McDonough House showing a dining room table, library, fireplace

Exterior of two artist cabins

Exterior of two artist cabins

Living room in Cabin 900 showing a couch, a chair, fireplace and other furnishings

Living room in Cabin 900 showing a couch, a chair, fireplace and other furnishings

Exterior of Performing Arts Studio and Visual Arts Studio

Exterior of Performing Arts Studio and Visual Arts Studio

Interior of Performing Arts Studio showing mirrors and dance bar

Interior of Performing Arts Studio showing mirrors and dance bar

Interior of Visual Arts Studio showing computer, wooden easel, taboret, and press

Interior of Visual Arts Studio showing computer, wooden easel, taboret, and press

Loghaven Artist Residency

Knoxville, TN, United States

Loghaven is dedicated to supporting artists with all the resources needed to create innovative new work. To us, this means not only providing time and space and an inspiring setting; it means financial support. We believe artists should be compensated for their time and contribution to society. Thus, in addition to underwriting the cost of room and board for the duration of the visit, Loghaven provides a weekly living stipend, travel subsidy, and freight reimbursement for materials shipping.

One of Loghaven’s distinguishing features is our desire to cultivate relationships with Fellows that endure beyond their stay. For over eighty years, this cabin community has been home to artists, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs seeking inspiration in beautiful surroundings. It is our heritage. We consider the Fellows to be members of a longstanding community and have put support structures in place to foster their relationship with Loghaven even after they have completed their residency. Alumni/ae are eligible to participate in future residencies, and we engage with them through personal outreach, marketing initiatives, and relationship building to promote their work.

Residency sessions last from two to eight weeks and are process-oriented. Loghaven is a retreat-based residency, and artists are not expected to participate in public events unless they choose to do so. If artists are interested in creating public-facing events during their stay, Loghaven is excited to help facilitate them.

Contact

1001 Loghaven Drive
Knoxville, TN 37920
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Suburban
Rural
Residency Structure
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Architecture
Choreography
Dance
Digital Media
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Symphony
Theater
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
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
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
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

Practicing artists of all backgrounds and at any stage of their career are eligible to apply for a Loghaven residency. Artists currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program are not eligible. Due to the living stipend and other support Loghaven provides, artists applying for a residency must already have the ability to work in the United States and receive income from Loghaven Artist Residency and the Aslan Foundation, per US tax law. Artists must be at least twenty-one years old and live more than 120 miles away from Knoxville. This distance requirement is designed to ensure that artists are able to be fully immersed in their residency experience and can take advantage of the retreat-style environment. Please note that all eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. Please find more information about applying on Loghaven's Apply page or at our FAQs.

Loghaven provides an $850 weekly living stipend for art supplies and other expenses associated with completing the residency, a travel subsidy on a sliding scale from $400 to $800, and up to $200 in reimbursement for materials shipping.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
33
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
790
Artist Stipend
850
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
400
US Dollar (USD)
200
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
20
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Materials in large print
Assistive listening devices
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Staff can provide residents with a comprehensive guide to accessibility on campus prior to arrival and answer any additional questions. The communal McDonough House is fully accessible. The Performing Arts Studio, Visual Arts Studio, and 909 Cabin are ADA compliant. Trails on campus are both tar and chip and mulched and are not accessible.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Sarah Swinford
Accessibility Contact Email
info@loghaven.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Most residents with limited mobility will be able to access the 909 Cabin, Studios, and communal buildings fully to particulate in the program. The four other Depression-era cabins on the property are not accessible. Staff would work with residents on a case-by-base basis to discuss transportation between spaces on the trails and paths that are not accessible.

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

Four of the rehabilitated Depression-era cabins on the property are not accessible. The tar and chip and mulched trails are not accessible.

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

The McDonough House communal building is fully accessible. The 909 Cabin, Performing Arts Studio, and Visual Arts Studio are ADA compliant. Staff can provide a packet detailing this building and all other accessible buildings in advance of arrival.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in common area
Studios/Facilities Details

The Performing Arts Studio has an 860-square-foot sprung floor, a sound system, and an abundance of natural light.

The 860-square-foot Visual Arts Studio has both natural and directional light, a scanner, large-format printer, an iMac outfitted with Adobe Suite 5 and Final Cut Pro, taborets, pedestals, homasote panels, easels, drop cloths, basic toolboxes, a separate wet area with oversized sink and exhaust, an enlarged loading door, and a 60-inch Takach etching press.

The Multidisciplinary Studio in the McDonough House is 670 square feet and includes a Steinway 1098, a digital projector, a separate wet area with darkroom sink and exhaust, and a professionally-designed audiovisual and acoustics system.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Drying Racks
Paper Soaking Sinks
Large Sinks
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access

Emerging Artist in Residence Program

Emerging Artist in Residence Program

Stanwood, WA, United States

The Emerging-Artist-in-Residence (EAiR) Program serves promising younger artists who have had previous experience working with glass. Six artists are selected from applicants worldwide. They receive a $2,000 stipend, lodging, and access to studios for two months each fall. Participants are self-motivated and eager for the chance to focus on their work and exchange ideas with one another. Emerging Artists in Residence use their residencies to create a body of work or to pursue new projects or methods, often pushing the medium of glass.

Contact

1201-316th St NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
United States

Year Founded
1971
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in a craft school
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
6 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Glass Arts
Installation Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another 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
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Proposal: write a one-to two-page proposal. 500 word limit.

CV/Resume: attached current CV/Resume to application. 

Bio or Artists Statement: copy and paste current bio or statement. 250 word limit.

Images: download five images (media) as .jpeg files only.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
6
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
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?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Registrar
Accessibility Contact Email
registrar@pilchuck.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
No WIFI in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Electric Kiln
Glass Casting
Dedicated Metal Shop
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Gas/Oxy Torches
Casting Room
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Printmaking Workspaces
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
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 dedicated tech
Tech hours
Studios/facilities Details

Sitka Center Residency

The Salmon River estuary in winter by Resident Robert Dash

The Salmon River estuary in winter by Resident Robert Dash

The Salmon River spit in summer

The Salmon River spit in summer

A view of Sitka's main campus from the front lawn

A view of Sitka's main campus from the front lawn

Two of Sitka's seven private living spaces

Two of Sitka's seven private living spaces

Sitka Center Residency

Otis, OR, United States

Sitka residencies provide time and space for self-paced work and reflection in an inspiring natural setting. Residents from a broad range of art, writing, performance and science-based practices come to Sitka to create and explore away from the familiar contexts and constraints of daily routines, and free from external expectations. Located within the unique ecosystems of Cascade Head and the Salmon River Estuary on Oregon's central coast, Sitka is a place where natural curiosity is sparked and creativity is unleashed.

Since our founding, we have hosted hundreds of visual artists, photographers, writers, journalists, musicians, composers, filmmakers, educators and a broad range of natural scientists and interdisciplinary creatives. We currently invite 14-30 practitioners to stay at Sitka each year. Some are emerging voices while others are practicing professionals, and our residents represent a diversity of geographies and cultural backgrounds. A range of personal and shared experiences are possible at Sitka, from sanctuary and solitude to cross-pollination and community.

Contact

56605 Sitka Drive
Otis, OR 97368
United States

Year Founded
1981
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
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
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
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
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
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
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
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
300
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Living and studio spaces are provided free of charge. There is an application fee of $30 to help cover the administrative costs to carefully review each residency application. Sitka offers application fee assistance to those for whom this is a barrier. Each resident is responsible for all of their own travel and living expenses, including transportation food, toiletries and any supplies used in their work.

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

If you are looking for funding and resources to cover your residency at Sitka please check out this link as a first step.

https://www.artistcommunities.org/funding-residencies

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
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?
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 has a single housing options to accommodate residents’ pets at our discression. 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
Maria Elting
Accessibility Contact Email
mariaelting@sitkacenter.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Sitka is committed to equity, welcoming people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and acknowledges that stepping away from day to day life to spend extended time in nature may be a more complex undertaking for some. From climate change and environmental justice to systemic racism and economic inequality, diverse perspectives help spark new ideas and collaborative approaches to address today's challenges in creative ways. Bringing together people from different backgrounds and fields of expertise is core to Sitka's art and ecology mission, and we strive to overcome barriers to create a safe and secure setting for our practitioners to experience our unique environment.

For residents without access to a car we provide pick up at the Lincoln City bus stop connecting from PDX as well as grocery pick-up services from our local grocery store.  

We can assist with connecting residents with citizen science and educational ecology opportunities and with the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's Chachalu Art Museum & Cultural Center.  

We offer paid opportunities for interested residents to participate in our K-8 Create program. 

We provide plenty of verbal and written orientation and guidance to our space prior and during the residency period. The team is always available to connect with individuals as needed, weather to address specifc concerns or needs or just to chat. 

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 ADA cabin 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)
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Two studios, courtyard and library are all accessible. 

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
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

The Sitka Center is located on a small 0.65 acre plot donated by the homeowners of the surrounding Cascade Head Ranch. Its facilities include the Collins Centrum, which houses a reception area, offices, and the Hale Reference Library; the Sculpture Studio, a work room for clay, wood, and stone; the Smith Studio, which houses Sitka’s Ray Trayle press and other equipment appropriate to printmaking; the Boyden Studio, the first building on campus used primarily as a painting studio; and the Edelman Studio, an exhibition and presentation space.

Sitka's studios are comfortable and flexible. We can provided basic items like easels, task lights, tables and chairs. One studio contains a printing press, and there is a small ceramics studio on campus. Sitka does not provide art or laboratory supplies used for art making or scientific investigation. Please talk with us about your specific needs.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
No studio support provided

StudioWorks Artist-in-Residence Program

Artist Emily Oliveira cuts brightly colored fabric over-dyed in the studio to create applique quilts depicting the landscape of Passamaquoddy Bay.

Artist Emily Oliveira cuts brightly colored fabric over-dyed in the studio to create applique quilts depicting the landscape of Passamaquoddy Bay.

Luba Zygarewicz stands at a studio table, painting inked lines on paper and mixed media.

Luba Zygarewicz stands at a studio table, painting inked lines on paper and mixed media.

Carrie Dickason arranges elements of black and white patterned shapes on a large canvas at StudioWorks.

Carrie Dickason arranges elements of black and white patterned shapes on a large canvas at StudioWorks.

Harley Ngai Grieco hosts an open studio visit with members of the community in the summer of 2021.

Harley Ngai Grieco hosts an open studio visit with members of the community in the summer of 2021.

A family poses outside of the Tides institute for a tin-type portrait photograph taken by John DiMartino, Jr.

A family poses outside of the Tides institute for a tin-type portrait photograph taken by John DiMartino, Jr.

Herb Weaver sits behind ceramic teapot sculptures artwork in the studio. As part of his residency, Weaver worked with students at local schools and hosted community members to work on a collaborative piece.

Herb Weaver sits behind ceramic teapot sculptures artwork in the studio. As part of his residency, Weaver worked with students at local schools and hosted community members to work on a collaborative piece.

Tara Homasi's StudioWorks project involved writing, video and the study of community through its representation on Google.

Tara Homasi's StudioWorks project involved writing, video and the study of community through its representation on Google.

StudioWorks Artist-in-Residence Program

Eastport, ME, United States

 The StudioWorks Artist-in-Residence Program at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art (TIMA) offers residency opportunities to visual artists from the U.S. and abroad to deepen and develop their practice within a community setting. Our studios, museum and housing are located within the historic downtown and working waterfront of Eastport, Maine and overlook the U.S./Canada boundary. TIMA’s downtown StudioWorks building contains private studios, common work areas, and a ground floor printmaking and letterpress studio. 

The StudioWorks program mission, supported by two national awards from ARTPLACE and many additional funders, is to place the arts in the center of the community, utilizing the arts and artists to foster, engage, and create a vital and vibrant downtown. A StudioWorks residency provides an artist with a unique experience to play an active role in our creative community and region through socially engaged projects, educational outreach or public programming. So far, 71 artists from 18 different states and three foreign countries have participated in the program. 

Contact

43 Water Street
Eastport, ME 04631
United States

Year Founded
2013
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a museum
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
2 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
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
Animation
Augmented Reality
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Urban Planning/Design
Art Education
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
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
Research support
Art production support
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
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

The StudioWorks artist-in-residence program is open to professionally established and/or emerging visual artists and craftspeople from anywhere in the world. Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or masters-level degree program at the time of the application deadline are not eligible for a residency and should not apply. Proposals from collaborative teams of two will be considered, but StudioWorks cannot consider proposals from larger groups/teams due to housing and studio limitations. Collaborative pairs must apply separately to the program, and indicate in their proposals that they wish to work together. Please include evidence of collaborative work, if possible/applicable, and specify housing needs (separate or shared). Artists-in-residence may overlap with other artists-in-residence, artists working as museum guests, lecturers, or community members using printmaking/letterpress studio during scheduled times. Private studios and/or live/work spaces will be designated for artist-in-residence use only

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
17
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
240
Artist Stipend
2000
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?
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
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Materials in large print
Use of colored paper for printed materials
Audio description
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
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?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

In the StudioWorks building, private studios are both located on the ground floor and there is one ground-floor, ADA-compliant bathroom. Both studios are storefronts, with their own door to the street.  One studio has a single step up to the entry, and the other one is ramped. Once you enter the building you can get to both studios through interior doorways and both studios have access to the ground floor ADA-compliant bathroom.

There is a second floor to the studio building, which has a kitchenette, open work space, second bathroom, washer/dryer and storage. The flight of stairs is long, with two landings, and there is a handrail. 

We have two housing options. One is a ground floor private apartment that is accessed by a wooden ramp from the yard and driveway area. This is a large open plan apartment, with a small but fully furnished kitchen and small bathroom. The bathroom is not ADA-compliant as the interior space is small, and it has a low-threshold, small shower.

Our other accommodations are in a house that is accessed by exterior steps and a step up from an enclosed porch. There is a handrail on the entry steps. There is a ground-floor bedroom with attached bath (also small, with a low-threshold shower) and a shared kitchen with washer/dryer. There are two second-floor bedrooms, and a second-floor bath with a cast-iron tub with shower attachment, and a handrail on the staircase.

Lastly, there is a somewhat steep hill on Dana Street in Eastport, which connects Water Street (studios, museum, downtown) with Green Street (housing). The distance between Water Street and Green Street is about a city block long.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Housing available off campus
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Kristin McKinlay
Accessibility Contact Email
kmckinlay@tidesinstitute.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The facilities are partially accessible. Public-access spaces on campus that are not fully accessible are the second floor of the studio building and the second floor gallery space of the Tides Institute & Museum of Art. StudioWorks housing is partially accessible, as described above.

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

Public-access spaces on campus that are not fully accessible are the second floor of the studio building and the second floor gallery space of the Tides Institute & Museum of Art. StudioWorks housing is partially accessible, as described above.

Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
No WIFI in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

StudioWorks Facility (Year-round):
Ground-floor private studio and separate print studio: each approx. 450 sq. ft. Ground floor shared accessible bathroom. Second floor common area, shared kitchenette and laundry and second bathroom.

Studios may be equipped, as needed/desired, with stainless steel or folding tables, folding chairs, stools, portable desk lamps, clip-on lights. A sink is in each studio. Studio walls are sheet-rocked and primed, but not finished with final paint coat and some walls have white-painted fiberboard panels (Homasote) for pinning work. Wireless internet and landline telephone is provided. Both studios have private entrance doors and screened transom windows.

Nina Bohlen Print Studio equipment:
Custom-designed etching press (Peter Lindenmuth/Hyman Bloom) (24”x 48”); Vandercook No. 4 letterpress; Ettan etching press (12”x 24”); Sigwalt tabletop letterpress (6”x 9”); Line-O Scribe tabletop letterpress; Nolan tabletop proof press. Miscellaneous collection of wood and metal type, inks, screen printing frames, and other printmaking- related tools and supplies. Full inventory list available to accepted artists.

North Church Project Space Facility (seasonal):

Ground-floor private studio, approx. 500 sq. ft. Studio is equipped with folding tables, wood workbenches on casters, shop sink. Studio has concrete floors and plaster walls, and south-facing screened windows.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Tearing Table
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Tools, Equipment and Supplies Available:

The StudioWorks Artist-in-Residence Program has basic shop and hand tools for artists to use, including a jigsaw, circular saw, portable drill, hammers, etc. Other tools and supplies include an iron, ironing board, studio blender, studio hot pot, hot plate, sewing machines, portable electric 2-burner stove and extension cords/power strips. Supplies may need to be shared with other artists-in-residence.

A general office all-in-one b/w copier/scanner/printer is available at StudioWorks. Other equipment at is also available to use at the Tides Institute main building: Epson Expression 10000XL (17” x 22”) photo scanner; Epson 3880 (17”) color printer; general office printers (b/w, and color toner).

Write On, Door County Writers' Residency Program

Aerial view of the residency house from the south.

Aerial view of the residency house from the south.

Front of the residency house in fall.

Front of the residency house in fall.

Residents gathering at the writing center fire pit.

Residents gathering at the writing center fire pit.

The writing center at sunset.

The writing center at sunset.

The property in fall.

The property in fall.

Snowfall on the typewriters outside The Coop.

Snowfall on the typewriters outside The Coop.

A view from the meadow of The Coop with the residency house in the background.

A view from the meadow of The Coop with the residency house in the background.

Path through the birch grove in spring.

Path through the birch grove in spring.

Write On, Door County Writers' Residency Program

Fish Creek, WI, United States

In the heart of Door County, on Wisconsin's northeast peninsula, nestled between the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, writers can find the peace and solitude to focus on their craft. Write On offers a space of inspiration and reflection on 59 acres of meadows, orchards, and woods.

We invite application from writers in any genre, regardless of publication history. We also welcome literary arts administrators who need time to focus on upcoming projects. Writers traveling with children or other family members are welcome to apply.

Write On is a small residency program, typically housing one to three writers at a time. We encourage collaborative residencies, though each writer must submit an individual application. There are two spacious bedrooms with a shared bath on the second floor. The first floor contains a one-bedroom suite with full bath as well as shared eat-in kitchen and living room.

Additional creative space can be found in The Coop, located in the residency meadow, and in the writing center, located across the street.

 

Contact

4210 Juddville Rd.
Fish Creek, WI 54212-0457
United States

Year Founded
2013
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Residency Length
1 week - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Book Arts
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
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
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
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
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Applicants may be in degree-granting programs.

We welcome applications from writers in all genres as well as from literary arts administrators (publishers, editors, program directors, etc.). 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
45
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
60
Artist Stipend
0
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
40
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Jerod Santek
Accessibility Contact Email
jerod@writeondoorcounty.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Currently (2022), there are two steps into the house. Our goal is to eliminate these steps by 2024.

The first floor of the residence is ADA compliant.

The writing center is ADA compliant.

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

Currently (2022), there are two steps into the house. Our goal is to eliminate these steps by 2024.

The washer and dryer are in the basement and not accessible.

Our trails are natural paths through woods and along uneven ground. This includes the path to the writing studio The Coop.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
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 in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
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

The first floor of the house contains one bedroom with an adjacent writing room. Upstairs bedrooms each have a writing nook. WiFi is available throughout the house. 

The Coop is available for residents to work in during the warmer months of the year. There is no WiFi, electricity, or heating/cooling in The Coop.

The center has creative nooks in which residents are welcome to work. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Heating and cooling of writing rooms in the house are controlled by residents. Heating and cooling of creative spaces in the writing center are controlled by staff. There is no heating or cooling in The Coop.