We invite you to join our artist-led guided walks, mindful retreats, and walking studios on the picturesque trails of the Camino de Santiago in the north of Spain. Our unique offerings are meticulously curated to provide a blend of cultural exploration, personal reflection, artistic encounters, and community engagement in a group setting. Delve into the rich tapestry of Camino de Santiago's history as you embark on a journey of self-discovery with like-minded individuals.

Our walks include interactive workshops where nationally and internationally recognized professional artists facilitate artistic traditions, fostering a deeper connection between participants and the vibrant culture of the Camino. Enjoy the serene ambiance of our mindful retreats on the Camino de Santiago, designed to provide a respite for the soul amidst the ancient paths that have beckoned pilgrims for centuries. The camaraderie built during these group experiences along with the shared rhythm of walking, enhances personal reflection and community engagement on this timeless pilgrimage route. Discover more about our offerings and embark on a voyage of self-discovery with Drawn to the Camino, where every step is a meditation, and every encounter an invitation to explore, create, connect, and reflect.

Marathons engage the practices of drawing, painting, and sculpture as direct methodologies for understanding one’s experience in the world. Open to artists of all levels, courses are taught daily in-person or virtually in real time from 9am–6pm ET. Participating artists are exposed to a wide range of process-driven approaches to making art, new visual languages, and experimentation, guided by extensive group and individual critiques. Marathons are offered five times a year: 10-day In-Person and Virtual Marathons are offered at the start of the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semesters and during Summer Session (June and July); Virtual 5-day Intersession Marathons are held mid-semester (November and March). The innovation and depth of these programs expand participants’ fluency with materials and lead to new ways of thinking that continue far beyond each program’s conclusion. Artists may also be interested in NYSS’ full-time Certificate program (in-person and virtual options).

SPRING RESIDENCY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
JUNE 3RD – JUNE 10TH 2024

THE HORTUS RESIDENCY PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS

WHO ARE EXPLORING THEMES OF NATURE AND/OR THE HUMAN CONNECTION WITH NATURE.

About the residency – The Hortus Residency is open to established and emerging artists exploring the themes of nature and/or the human connection with nature.

Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Garden is an accredited botanical garden and arboretum located in the lower Hudson Valley.

It was established by two artists turned gardeners. This residency was formed to provide opportunities for artists whose work focuses on nature. The residency will allow artists access to the botanical garden as part of their residency experience.

Housing: The Barnette is a small house situated in the hamlet of Stone Ridge located in the lower Catskill mountains of New York state. The Barnette is situated in a rural region on the edge of the Hortus gardens, surrounded by woods and overlooking NY state-protected wetlands. The Barnett is a greenhouse with solar panels, heat on demand, a wood stove, a 1-large bedroom, a modern bathroom, air conditioning, and an outside deck. It has easy access to the Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Garden. The Barnette has Hi-Speed Internet. Smoking is not permitted on the property.

Meals: Residents make and provide their own meals. The Barnette has a fully stocked kitchen.

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts is looking for practicing woodworkers seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work, and/or explore new avenues within their medium for a Mentored Residency under Master Woodcrafter, Doug Stowe.             

The 2024 Mentored Woodworking Residency will span 2 weeks from June 17 to June 29, 2024, with a required orientation on June 16, 2024. Up to 6 participants will be selected. Participants pay a $1,200 fee, which includes on-site lodging (see Residency Details for more information). A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Indicate your interest in receiving scholarship funds by checking the appropriate box on the application form.      

The deadline for submissions is March 29, 2024, by 5 pm (CST), and successful applicants will be notified by April 17, 2024.

This is an opportunity to be inspired by the incredible natural beauty and unique culture of the Ozark Mountains. ESSA is located on an idyllic forested campus 5 miles west of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, and within an hour drive of the major cultural institutions of Northwest Arkansas, such as Crystal bridges, The Momentary, the Walton Arts Center, etc. The ESSA campus offers well equipped studios and facilities and comfortable private lodging for our artists in residence, tucked away from the distractions of the outside world.

Selected residents are provided access to ESSA studios, on-campus lodging, an opportunity (not required) to sell their

The Eureka Springs School of the arts is looking for practicing ceramics artists who are seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work and/or explore new avenues within their medium.

The 2024 ESSA ceramics residency will span approximately 6 weeks from May 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024. Up to two participants will be selected. The deadline for submissions in February 15, 2024 by 5 pm (CST).

This is an opportunity to be inspired by the incredible natural beauty and unique culture of the Ozark Mountains. ESSA is located on an idyllic forested campus 5 miles west of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, and within an hour drive of the major cultural institutions of Northwest Arkansas, such as Crystal bridges, The Momentary, the Walton Arts Center, etc. The ESSA campus offers well equipped studios and facilities and comfortable private lodging for our artists in residence, tucked away from the distractions of the outside world.

Selected residents are provided access to ESSA studios, on-campus lodging, an opportunity (not required) to sell their work at a closing reception, and other benefits.

Alchemy Island Spring, Gibraltar Point, May 6-21, 2024
Alchemy Prince Edward County Summer, August 6-21, 2024 

Alchemy is an international artist-led residency devoted to exploring the synergy between artistic and culinary practices in community settings. More 100 artists from around the world have joined Alchemy since 2015.

A community setting for inquiry and discovery

 Through community engagement and commitment to a collaborative process, we collect, tell, and document multiple stories showcasing what compels people to continue to create, grow, farm, and live in two unique communities. 
 

Shared meals, readings and discussions probe the creative intersection of food & art in a community setting & help us better understand the magic & inspiration created by making & sharing art & food.

This residency brings together working artists working in visual arts, sculpture, photography, craft, food,  performance art, writing and video. Participants share their work & practices while also contributing culinary creativity to lively communal discussions and dinners.

Facilitator:  Claire M Tallarico, is a visual artist, chef and urban gardener whose social practice explores how the everyday activities of art & food making &  sharing makes a difference to participants and communities

For our inaugural residency season, Headwaters is inviting applications from writers and artists of all experience level. Apply for a week-long residency solo or with a creative partner. Come to the heart of the White Mountains to nurture the sources of your creativity and let this residency influence your projects the way the headwaters of these mountain streams carve the landscape on their way to the Atlantic.

The White Mountains of New Hampshire have forever inspired artists and writers. Check out Thomas Cole or Henry David Thoreau. But the art scene is alive and evolving. While you'll find yourself in a rural outpost, you can walk from the house to downtown Bethlehem, NH, where you can visit the local art gallery, see a concert at the small theater, or pour through pages at our iconic bookstore. A short drive will take you to countless trailheads. We (and previous residents) will recommend our favorite places to strike inspiration: the best river sits, sunset spots, jaw-dropping views, hikes, skis, and trees. We'll provide some hiking basics to get you outside (maps, guidebooks, poles, headlamps).