The climate crisis is an urgent global concern. Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem Residencies at A Studio in the Woods invite artists to explore the connections within our collective ecosystems and use the power of imagination to heal the wounds in the relationship between ourselves and our communities. Southeast Louisiana’s land and inhabitants are continually scarred by the effects of environmental degradation. These injuries – the historical to the present – affect our bodies, families, communities, and cultures, as well as the land and its other creatures.  We encourage artists to guide our collective response as the caretakers and caregivers to our universe while bringing wisdom, integrity, optimism, and even humor to intentional and timely projects seeking transformation for our species and planet.

SUMMER RESIDENCY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
AUGUST 5TH -AUGUST 12TH, 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.

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).

Roman J. Witt Residency Call For Proposals

The Roman J. Witt Residency Program, developed with the support of alumna Penny W. Stamps and named in honor of her father, is an annual international competition that awards one residency per academic year to a visiting artist/designer who proposes to develop a new work.

Eligibility
 

The Witt Residency is open to both established and emerging artists/​designers. The residency provides students an alternate learning opportunity to engage with practicing artists/​designers who can make use of resources across campus, therefore the ideal candidate must value collaboration, have good social and communication skills and be interested in generating creative partnerships across disciplines. It is the goal of the Witt Residency to foster an atmosphere of inventive creative activity that extends throughout the University community.

Honorarium

Witt Residents receive an honorarium of $20,000 for up to twelve weeks in residence served over an academic year. In addition to the honorarium, residents will be provided with housing, studio space, and up to $5,000 funding support for project materials. The School encourages applications from individuals as well as from creative teams however, please be advised that the resources listed above are finite, including the travel budget. If teams apply the expectation is that the award will be shared between its members. 

Application Instructions
 

https://stamps.umich.edu/about/visiting/witt-residency-application

Located in the historic village of Montegiovi, Italy, in southern Tuscany,  Cultivate’s La Baldi Residency is open to artists, writers, and researchers. The multi-disciplinary, self-directed international residency expands Cultivate’s investigative platform centered on land, place, and the commons. Individuals and collaborative teams are free to experiment, develop ideas and projects, rejuvenate, and explore the land and culture of this special area for two-week or one-month stays. Two  one-month-long residencies are awarded each year. The residency awards cover all fees.