Buinho Residency Program (Portugal)

Messejana

Messejana

3D Printing - Lilia Levine

3D Printing - Lilia Levine

Gender empowerment -  Saige Baxter

Gender empowerment - Saige Baxter

Community engagement - Rakshita Mittal

Community engagement - Rakshita Mittal

Land art - Elena Boccini

Land art - Elena Boccini

Social spaces

Social spaces

Design Studios

Design Studios

Art Studios

Art Studios

Bedroom accommodation example

Bedroom accommodation example

Buinho Residency Program (Portugal)

Messejana, Portugal

The Buinho Residency program is directed at creatives and researchers from different backgrounds.

Buinho creative hub opened in Alentejo (Southern region of Portugal) with the support of a curatorial team with over ten years of experience in the organization support of other residency programs in Portugal.

Since 2016, Buinho has been successfully growing the number of applications making it a sought-after artistic residency program. Today Buinho is a European reference for being among the only artistic residencies based on a Fablab that enhances creative experimentation.

We started with only one house which accommodated two residents and the fablab, but today we have three houses, shared and individual studios, the digital fabrication workshop, and exhibition spaces. And finally, together with the local municipality, we now also offer access to a metalworking workshop dedicated to sculpture and plastic recycling.

We have since then received visual artists, performance artists, photographers, curators, writers, sculptors, designers, media artists, confirming the eclectic nature of our program.

Buinho is one of the very first rural FabLabs in Portugal, that provides artists with endless possibilities for experimentation. We enable our residents to work and engage with 3D Printing, Lasercut, CNC, and more in one of the most sunniest part of Europe. For more information visit https://buinho.pt/residency-2/

Contact

Rua Nova de Sao Bras, 43
7600-346 Messejana
Portugal

Year Founded
2016
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 months
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Blacksmithing
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
Acting
Choreography
Performance Art
Music
Animation
Augmented Reality
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
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
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
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
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Artists interested in participating should send by email (info@buinho.pt) a short curriculum, motivation letter and description of the project. Equally important is to mention the proposed dates for the residency (start and length).

Applications are evaluated by an advisory committee and take into consideration the following parameters:

a) artistic quality;

b) relevance of the project;

c) motivation of the candidate.



Our AIR program values multidisciplinarity, so we expect the acceptance of creatives from different backgrounds, media, and experiences.  We also try to support emerging artists that seek opportunities for international visibility and curriculum. The level of scrutiny of the portfolio's quality is proportionate to the artist's experience. Although Buinho AIR residency program is self-funded in order to cover the operational expenses, we can offer special conditions to struggling artists, depending on the availability of spaces and relevance of the proposed project.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
50
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
120
Artist Stipend
0
Euro (EUR)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
900
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

Fees 2023

We do not have public or private funding for the residencies, and aside from the normal house bills and work consumables, we have a full-time person just for production support of the residencies. As such, we have to apply fees, but we do keep the fees to a minimum since we are a not-for-profit association based in a rural area.

We try to differentiate the value of the residency fees according to the characteristics of the accommodation since each house offers bedrooms and spaces with different dimensions and privacy. 

Monthly fees are the following:

1. São João larger bedroom with private bathroom - 900€;

2. São João other two bedrooms - 800€;

3. Joaquina's studio-house - 1000€;

4. Casa da Avo - 900€.

Accompanying person has a 50% discount but must share the accommodation. It is an additional measure to support couples, artists with children, or possible artistic collaborations.

The minimum duration of each residency is two weeks and the maximum is two months. Residencies should start either on the 1st or on the 15th of each month.

Please note that after the acceptance in Buinho AIR program, we will ask for an initial deposit of 50% of the total value of the stay. The remaining 50% is to be paid during the first week of residency. For payment of the deposit, the resident can choose either bank transfer or PayPal payment. Buinho will issue a receipt or send a formal acceptance letter if needed.

Cancellation requests with a full reimbursement of the deposit should be made by writing within 5 months before the start of the period of stay. All other cancellations will not result in the refund. Deposits are non-refundable and residency dates are non-transferable.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
Euro (EUR)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
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
Materials in large print
Materials in Braille or audio format
Use of colored paper for printed materials
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Monica Reis
Accessibility Contact Email
info@buinho.pt
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Most of the activities and working spaces do not pose restrictions to mobility.

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

Joaquina's house is not wheelchair or mobility accessible since it possesses staircases.

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
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
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
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Buinho FabLab is divided into two main spaces:

- The workshop, which is equipped with CNC mills, two laser cutters, a resin 3D printer,vand various tools and machines for woodwork and prototyping.

- The studio which has several 3D Printers, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, several electronics and robotics equipment, controllers, 3D scanner, sensors, and other components to be used in creative

projects. The studio also offers several PC workstations, complemented by two iMacs with adequate software for graphic and product design.

The digital fabrication capabilities offered by the Fablab are complemented by an ecosystem of other technologies and devices that enable a creative and explorative immersion within the digital realms.

We also possess diverse educational equipment which is used primarily to support the educational mission of Buinho. It is also available for those residents that want to experiment with physical computing, interactive environments, sound, among others. It includes:

MicroControllers and electronic prototyping platforms- Arduinos, Raspberry Pi's, Microbits, LilyPad, MakeyMakey Robotic Kits - Mbot, Little Bits, Cubetto, Arduino based rovers (NiCo's) Electronic Bench - Variable power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering stations, calipers, precision tools, etc.



Electronic Components - Arduino sensors kits, conductors, resistors, capacitors, breadboards, jumpers, perfboards, DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, etc



Other relevant equipment - Kinnect, Virtual Reality Head Mount, Leap Motion, Sewing Machine.

 

Precious Plastic (www.preciousplastic.com) is a global community composed by individuals and groups that are working towards a solution to plastic pollution. Knowledge, tools, and techniques are shared online, for free.



Our workspace is connected and spread through Messejana. The plastic waste is separated and deposited by the local's in specific points created by us, and then brought to the Plastic Recycling Center. There, a group of Buinho volunteers transform the plastic waste in raw material and use it to produce products that are given back to the local community.

The Buinho Precious Plastic is also a part of the makerspaces network, It is located in the local municipality workstation enabling users to work in metal and machine-building using specific

equipment and workspaces.

 

Besides all the technological and digital apparatus, Buinho also possesses art studios in all houses  where AiR can find the space and light to further develop their projects. We also provide heavy duty easels to those that require larger dimension canvas, and some material for painting from past residencies.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Piano
Dedicated Metal Shop
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Fine Metals / Jewelry Making
Jeweler’s Bench
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Acetylene/Air Torches
Soldering Picks+Tweezers
Finishing Room
Lighting Studio/Green Screen
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Wood Bending Equipment
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Tech hours
Studios/facilities Details
Heat and Cool control access

WOWArtSci Supported Residencies

WOWArtSci Supported Residencies

Carson, NM, United States

WOWArtSci welcomes artists and scientists to explore their passions in a natural retreat setting with total quiet, dark skies (Bortle 2), and easy access to a vibrant, diverse, and historic community of artists and artisans. We are located on the Taos Volcanic Plateau aka 'The Mesa' - approximately 13 miles from downtown Taos, NM. 

We offer 11 day/10 night supported residencies with a small cash stipend.

Residents are housed in a private 900 sq. ft. Casita with kitchen and bath. To keep the Casita friendly for all of our future residents and guests we request that no toxic or perfumed chemicals be brought onto the property. 

Residents have private access to a small lofted barn studio 10'x12'. The studio has basic art supplies, a wash station, and large workbench. A list of available supplies will be provided before arrival. Residents can also work anywhere outside on our 20 acre property.

This is a rural and somewhat remote location with uneven ground, cantankerous weather, and high elevation. Please contact us with any accessibility questions or concerns. 

We prioritize our LGBTQ+ family, but welcome all!

Contact

PO Box 226
Carson, NM 87517
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
11 days - 11 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Art Education
Art History
Biology
Book Arts
Choreography
Computing
Criticism
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
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)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
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
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Application information is made available at the beginning of each year usually in late January.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Artist Stipend
100
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
15
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
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
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Our residency is housed in a single level casita with one 3-4" inch step to enter the building. The pathways around the building are a mix of flagstone, and gravels of various sizes. The property is mostly flat to gently rolling sagebrush. The dirt is soft and has many critter holes. The driveways are large gravel. The residency is not wheelchair accessible at this time, and may be difficult for those with walkers/crutches to navigate safely. 

We will make every effort to accommodate as many people as possible into our residency. Please contact us directly with accessibility needs, questions, or concerns. We are always happy to give video/descriptive tours of the property for applicants to determine if it is suitable for them.

 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Kiri Hargie
Accessibility Contact Email
accessibility@wowartsci.org
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

As this is a rural and remote area, we will have an arrival orientation to describe the site and any safety issues about the area.

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

Residents must be able to navigate small steps and uneven ground to participate in our program.

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

There are no wheelchair accessible areas at this time, see additional accessibility information above.

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
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Casita is a single level 1 bedroom 1 bath with full kitchen and living room guesthouse. There is a large desk to work at as well as a small kitchen table. There is one 3-4" step up into the house, and the shower has a small lip. The casita is attached via a solarium to the main house (private) and there is a flagstone patio off of the solarium (shared). 

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

All work must be completed within the Casita or on property grounds. No toxic or perfumed chemicals are allowed in the Casita at any time. 

All artists must use septic safe procedures. If you are using paints that require special cleaning and/or disposal please contact us before applying.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff
Heat and Cool control access

Buinho

Location

Rua Nova de São Bras, 43
7600-346 Messejana
Portugal

Buinho is located in the historic town of Messejana, Southern Portugal.  We opened in 2016, and rapidly became a European reference as the only artistic residencies based on a Fablab, enabling the merging of Art, Technology and Digital Fabrication. Ever since we have received visual artists, performance artists, photographers, curators, writers, sculptors, designers, media artists, from all the different continents, confirming the eclectic nature of our program.

 

Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Communities Served
Adults
Children under 5
Elders
Families
General Public
Migrant and Immigrant Community
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese

WOWArtSci

Location

PO Box 226
Carson, NM 87517
United States

WOWArtSci offers supported residencies for artists and scientists in rural Northern NM. Residency opportunities are usually announced during Jan/Feb of each year. We provide a retreat space for artists and scientists to explore themselves and their passions in a natural setting with total quiet, dark skies (Bortle 2), and easy access to a vibrant, diverse and historic community of artists and artisans. 

You can find us on social media @ Bluesky and Mastodon.

https://bsky.app/profile/wowartsci.bsky.social

https://mastodon.social/@wowartsci

 

Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Partial Funding Available
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Veterans
Languages
English

Montello Foundation

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Montello Foundation

Montello, NV, United States

The Montello Foundation provides a solitary retreat where artists can experience the vastness of a desert landscape from a safe building, a “base camp” a unique space for inspiration and creation, a place that provides a shield from distractions in the solitude of the desert.
A building designed with a large shading roof under which there are two distinct spaces: one space for the bodily needs: eating sleeping washing, and a stove for the cold desert nights, and a second space for work: for writing painting drawing studying, a space for the first materializations of new ideas.
There is no cost for this program. Artists must cover travel and living expenses.

Contact

195 Chrystie St
Suite 809H
New York, NY 10002
United States

Year Founded
2015
Context
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Biology
Book Arts
Choreography
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
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
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Montello Foundation is a foundation dedicated to support artists who foster our understanding of nature, its fragility and our need to protect it.

The artist retreat at the Montello Foundation is meant to be a retreat from the urban environment. It will provide a new perspective for residents’ work and give residents space and time for undisturbed experimentation and reflection for two weeks.

Selection of work:
The panel will look at your work with these guidelines:
- First, the quality of the work.
- Then, the relevance to the idea of the Montello Foundation: is it work which increases our understanding of nature, its fragility and our need to protect it?
- And also at the artist's commitment to get the word out. Is the artist working on shows in non-profit spaces? Does the artist organizes him- or herself events/happenings/exhibitions?

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
12
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
205
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)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Unfortunately we are not able to provide any financial support at this time, however we would be happy to provide you with materials and further assistance for your own fundraising.

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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Stefan Hagen
Accessibility Contact Email
stefan@montellofoundation.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The studio can certainly be used, however the nature around it would be difficult to maneuver.

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
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

The housing can be made wheelchair accessible upon request. 

Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
No WIFI in housing
Housekeeping services
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
No WIFI available
Studios/Facilities Details

400 square feet, northern exposure

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Woodworking Tools
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access

Vermont Studio Center

Vermont Studio Center

Johnson, VT, United States

Vermont Studio Center (VSC) was founded by artists in 1984. We welcome writers and artists for residencies in Johnson, Vermont, and host online programs and events. Our mission is to provide studio residencies in an inclusive, international community, honoring creative work as the communication of spirit through form. Our buildings, many of them historic Vermont landmarks, overlook the Gihon River in the northern Green Mountains.

For over three decades, our residency program has offered residents and the general public an opportunity to engage with global creative communities.

Contact

P.O. Box 613
Johnson, VT 05656
United States

Year Founded
1984
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
28
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Animation
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Digital Media
Drawing
Fiction
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
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?
Unstructured time
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 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
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
25
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Captions for videos
Assistive listening devices
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
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

VSC welcomes artists and writers with disabilities. We have studios and housing available to meet a range of accessibility needs. Currently, some buildings are fully ADA compliant, others have some ADA compliant features.  

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Mara Siegel
Accessibility Contact Email
mara.siegel@vermontstudiocenter.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Artists with limited mobility can participate in the entire residency experience.

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

Areas that are not accessible are limited to the second floors of the housing. We have plenty of first floor accessible housing.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
All meals
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)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Slab Roller
Electric Kiln
Plasma Cutter
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Acetylene/Air Torches
Bench Grinder
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by dedicated tech

Print + Paper Technical Residencies

Print resident artist May Maylisa Cat operates a Vandercook press to make a letterpres print.

Print resident artist May Maylisa Cat operates a Vandercook press to make a letterpres print.

Paper resident artist Antonius Bui moves yellow and blue paper pulp on a large 10x12 foot frame on grass.

Paper resident artist Antonius Bui moves yellow and blue paper pulp on a large 10x12 foot frame on grass.

Paper resident Maddy Dubin looks at a sheet of handmade paper they just made in front of a green forested background with pond.

Paper resident Maddy Dubin looks at a sheet of handmade paper they just made in front of a green forested background with pond.

Print resident Alejandra Arias Sevilla makes a letterpress print

Print resident Alejandra Arias Sevilla makes a letterpress print

Print + Paper Technical Residencies

Colton, OR, United States

We are excited to announce the evolving relationship between our two technical residency programs that will be concurrently hosted at our partner campus Camp Colton, in fall 2022 and spring 2023. Applications are now open to apply to either our letterpress printing focused residency, or our hand papermaking focused residency. There is no fee to apply or participate, more details on the application process below.

For both residencies we are hoping to engage with artists working with the theme(s) of land, flora and fauna, place, craft, ancestral knowledge, time and related themes. Successful applicants will speak to how their art/craft practice relates to these ideas. Examples of experimentation with process and connection to materiality are also encouraged via applicant work samples.

By hosting these residencies concurrently, we envision opportunities for convergence and conversation between these allied art forms as well as between the residents. The rural, secluded setting of Camp Colton grounds the residencies in connection to nature and provides time for focused engagement with craft.  

Further details and application info available at https://www.steloarts.org/cc-future-residencies

Contact

412 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
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)
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Environmental Arts
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
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
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?
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 other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants may apply to one or both programs, but will only be awarded 1 residency. If you do apply for both programs please indicate which program is your preferred choice.

Applications are open May 10 - June 17, 2022. To apply visit this google form.

An independent committee of 4 alumni from the technical residency programs will review applications and make recommendations for residency finalists. Jury announcements will be made in late May. All finalists will be interviewed via zoom by the Stelo co-leaders and Camp Colton partners. 

Selection is based on: work samples, communication of themes relating to social, political, and/or environmental issues, connection to materiality, and the ability to work in a small creative community. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for Stelo and Camp Colton. We encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities to apply as we seek to uplift a variety of perspectives and lived experiences.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
75
Artist Stipend
2350
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
500
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

> An exhibition honorarium of $500 (provided on delivery of artwork for the exhibition in November 2023)

Application Fee
0
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
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

We are currently unable to offer ADA accessible accommodations for these programs.  The residency is partially accessible for limited mobility individuals both within the studios and living accommodations. We can offer golf carts for transportation between buildings, and have 1 living space without steps.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Jenn Woodward
Accessibility Contact Email
jenn@steloarts.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

For both the print and paper residency studio technicians may assist residents with the operation of equipment based on mobility access needs. Technician support is limited to 40 hours within the 2 week residency stay.

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

The residency site has gravel and mulch paths of various widths and elevations between the living accommodations and the studio facilities. These paths may not be accessible for individuals experiencing limited mobility. 

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
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

There will be 2 common meals provided in a gathering hall that is ADA compliant.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Hydraulic Press
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Papermaking Studio
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

Surel's Place: Monthlong Artist Residencies

Surel's Place: Monthlong Artist Residencies

Garden City, ID, United States

Surel’s Place offers month-long residencies in our one-bedroom home with a spacious studio for artists aged 25 and older to focus on their work and their creative processes.

We are located in the heart of the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District, a vibrant blend of artist studios, single-family homes, new urban condos, wineries and breweries, creative businesses and riverside activity (including a surprising surfing community built around a wave and whitewater park). Though the home and immediate surroundings are quiet and peaceful, the residency is just a short walk along the river to Boise’s downtown core. 

The program is open to visual, literary, multimedia and performance artists of promise and renown: we have hosted painters, sculptors, writers, musicians, composers, filmmakers, choreographers, immersive VR artists and many others. What our artists have in common is a need for a quiet place to create.

Applicants can be at any point in their careers or creative journeys. We recognize the value of process and look to support artists who approach this time with purpose and intention.

We believe artists of all backgrounds and disciplines should be supported and amplified for the  the value they add to our individual and collective lives. We aim to give artists the time, shelter, and professional support their work deserves. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can offer a stipend of $100 per week for living expenses. 

Contact

PO Box 2004
Boise, ID 83701
United States

Year Founded
2012
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
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
1
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
Criticism
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
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
Storytelling
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)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
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 for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

All who complete their applications are reviewed by experienced and accomplished artists in their own discipline. Each independently shares their thoughts and impressions of the candidates, their work, their intention and process, their specific proposals for Surel’s Place, and their access to artistic support and to the amplification of their voices. Surel’s Place staff make final determinations based on these recommendations, availability and timing (there are always more qualified and worthy applicants than we can accommodate). 

We seek to view all decisions through a lens of antiracism. Surel’s Place is committed to eliminating the racist system and structure that has shaped the arts community in Idaho and around the country. We can no longer pretend that saying “Everyone is Welcome” is the same as welcoming every body. We believe that art is a medium of connection, that art can increase understanding of all of the ways it is to be human. We fail if our work only elevates white artists or certain artistic traditions. 

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
9
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
45
Artist Stipend
400
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
300
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
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?
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information

Surel Mitchell herself had a disability and built her home to accommodate the use of a wheelchair. Surel’s Place upholds her legacy and strives to welcome and support artists of all physical abilities. Questions about any needed accommodations? Please contact us at info@surelsplace.org.

 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Marne Elmore
Accessibility Contact Email
marne@surelsplace.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Our goal is that 100 percent of the experience is accessible to all. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

At the front of the house, the ADA compliant large studio boasts 15-foot ceilings, a large painting wall, and lots of indirect natural light. The studio also has a large easel and two work tables, one of which spans eight feet, plus ample storage for materials and work.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Paper Tearing Table
Large Sinks
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access

Athens Residency Program

ARCAthens logo

ARCAthens logo

Larry Ossei Mensah at Critique with students of Poka-Yio's Lab at the Athens School of Fine Arts

Larry Ossei Mensah at Critique with students of Poka-Yio's Lab at the Athens School of Fine Arts

Tomashi Jackson painting in her studio at ATOPOS cvc

Tomashi Jackson painting in her studio at ATOPOS cvc

Cullen with ARCAthens Curatorial Fellow Larry Ossei-Mensah and Elena Kechagia

Cullen with ARCAthens Curatorial Fellow Larry Ossei-Mensah and Elena Kechagia

ARCAthens Fellows at the temple of Aphaia in Aegina

ARCAthens Fellows at the temple of Aphaia in Aegina

Athens Residency Program

New York, NY, United States

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting visual artists and curators from all parts of the world to live and create in Athens, Greece, and the Bronx, New York —thereby facilitating a diverse influx of expression, production, and learning.

ARCAthens’ mission is to provide opportunity and support to Visual Artists, Curators, and Scholars to further their research to focus on bridging international dialogue, cooperation, and understanding.

 

Contact

217 E 70th St, #801
New York, NY 10021
United States

Year Founded
2017
Context
Urban
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
s
Languages
English
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Visual Arts
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
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
Immersion in new culture and/context
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Additional Eligibility Information

Founded in 2017, ARCAthens is a not-for-profit organization offering 2 Athens Residency Fellowships (Visual Art and Curatorial) providing fully-funded live/work spaces that allow artists, curators, and scholars to be immersed in—and consequently respond to—the ongoing cultural renaissance taking place in Athens. Our program provides promotional services and robust elective networking opportunities at the discretion of the Fellows.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
350
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

 Weekly stipend of $150 USD (food and local transportation expenses).

Application Fee
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
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
N/A
Accessibility Contact Email
eleni@arcathens.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Live/ work studio

Additional Housing Information
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Food stipend provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios

The Bowers House Week Residency

Bowers Hour: a series of entertainment, educational and arts & music programming

Bowers Hour: a series of entertainment, educational and arts & music programming

Bowers House Ambassadors l-r, Jonny Hibbert Music, Chip and Michelle (Bowers) Vandiver, Family Custodian Charlie Read, Program Director Dorjan Williams,Filippo and Sylvia Monetti and Songwriter Marvin Jackson

Bowers House Ambassadors l-r, Jonny Hibbert Music, Chip and Michelle (Bowers) Vandiver, Family Custodian Charlie Read, Program Director Dorjan Williams,Filippo and Sylvia Monetti and Songwriter Marvin Jackson

The Bowers House Writer's Guild meets monthly and has published anthologies for ten years helming workshops and local readings

The Bowers House Writer's Guild meets monthly and has published anthologies for ten years helming workshops and local readings

Still to come, is the restoration of the adjacent historic commercial building flanking The Bowers House

Still to come, is the restoration of the adjacent historic commercial building flanking The Bowers House

The Bowers House

The Bowers House

Offering retreat directors, arts organization and artists residents lodging and peaceful solace to work and focus their creativity

Offering retreat directors, arts organization and artists residents lodging and peaceful solace to work and focus their creativity

Bowers Hour

Bowers Hour

There are seven rooms and four bathrooms in The Bowers House

There are seven rooms and four bathrooms in The Bowers House

Each room has a work desk and times are slotted for musicians/writers or other fine art pursuits

Each room has a work desk and times are slotted for musicians/writers or other fine art pursuits

The Bowers House Week Residency

Canon, GA, United States

A place to write and film and create. To find and renew creativity while surrounded by spiral-vined gardens, creaky wraparound porches and towering magnolias. To walk among the whispers of friendly ghosts and pastoral splendor. Quiet nights and productive, inspiring days, imaginative minds awakening, sweet music originating, the savory aroma of a country meal, the satisfaction of a finished page or canvas. The Bowers House Creative Retreat offers customized workspace for artists and academic residency programs in literature, music and some fine art disciplines. We are currently accepting applications for minimum one week group or single residencies, where baths and kitchens are shared and clean up is essential. Resident members agree to provide for film and audio programming a recap or focus of their creative work via readings, concerts, public performances interviews workshop directorships or lessons for BOWERS HOUR, the fundraising programming program that keeps the facility on a perpetual operation. Visiting guests may be present, and room and facility rentals keep the lights on in the 100 year old hotel, and cooperation and quiet consideration of work day time is observed by all who stay here. We welcome collaborative production and cosponsorship when possible with the missionl of one day being able to provide this opportunity to those who might night be otherwise able to have this residency experience.

Contact

100 Depot Street
The Bowers House Box 74
Canon, GA 30520
United States

Year Founded
2011
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded industry or for-profit business
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a museum
Embedded in historic site
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
1 week - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Art Education
Digital Media
Documentary
Fiction
Film
History
Illustration
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sound Art
Symphony
Theater
TV + Radio
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)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
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
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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

We have begun to accommodate music, film, theater and group arts residencies to augment our founding as a writers retreat 12 years ago. We provide bed and breakfast type housing to help finance residencies and keep housing costs as low as possible. We consider each artist individually and each proposal fully, and give priority to minority, multicultural, LGBTQ, and underserved resident applicants that show promise at any stage in their career. Group residency and retreat proposals provide a greater resident discount per person up to ten with shared rooms or six single rooms with 4 shared baths, 2 kitchens. We sometimes cosponsor an event and preference is also given to unique or valuable programming proposals during the residency.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
10
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
300
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

per week second week $300, this residency requires an automobile but we will consider accommodating transportation in some instances or food allowances based on needs and proposals for group or individual residencies and possible fee deductions. 

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

We also accept proposals for 3 day residencies and group retreats at approximately $75 per participant per night with some advance booking.

We offer groups entire facilities rental with onsite staff and meal preparation and transportation in some instances. The Bowers House hopes one day to provide residencies at no cost to qualified underserved community members, minorities, and multicultural groups that can bring variety and substance to our BOWERS HOUR production.

Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Stipend available
Accessibility Contact Name
Charlie Read
Accessibility Contact Email
charlesread@me.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

REQUIRES ASSISTANCE, one step up entry wide doors/ claw foot tub on main floor

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

ground floor/ common areas only, wheelchair requires caregiver no fee.

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
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)
Studios/Facilities Details

Each room has a writing/work desk and special floorcoverings may be provided. Porches provide work space during certain times of year. We film and audio record music and theatre performances and can provide music, writing and film instructors and ambassadors under some conditions or during an accepted co-sponsored group retreat or residency. Please feel free to call to ask questions before submitting your proposal. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Music/Media/Recording Facilities
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Addition buildings can be rented for public performances only steps from the facility and co-sponsored opportunities are available when used in Bowers Hour programming, which final episode is provided for artists use and promotion as well. We often open performances outside where audience sits on lawn during the production. The interior of the old hotel is often used by film and video photography residents, documentarians and historians as a backdrop during presentations and workshops or for filmed theatre resident productions of their work. We can arrange additional services like Lake Hartwell day trips or State Park outings, and and outparcel of Bower's land offers a quiet interior forest setting a block or so away. The 2 acre grounds and gardens and small 1920s style downtown vista and plenty of outside room to spread out gives natural workshop space about half of the year.