Creative Spaces at Mount Sequoyah Center
Creative Spaces at Mount Sequoyah Center
Mount Sequoyah and The Alternative Arts School (TAAS) are partnering to launch a two-week artistic residency program for the summer of 2026 from June 21st to July 5th. This collaboration will bring together TAAS’s global pedagogical model and Mount Sequoyah’s unique regional setting to foster exchange between local and international artists. This place-based program that merges the intimacy of an in-person gathering with the global reach of TAAS’s year-round virtual school. Rooted in Ozark storytelling traditions, the residency brings together 12 artists for immersive workshops, field experiences, and deep studio time, alongside a full year of continued online community through TAAS membership.
Application deadline is March 1st
150 N Skyline Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Applications due March 1st 2026
Applications will be evaluated by our arts committee. We will be looking for a wide and dynamic range of applicants from different parts of the world and with different skill sets. We will announce the 12 artists we have accepted by March 2026.
There is a $25 application fee. If this fee will prevent you from applying, reach out to Rachel for financial assistance options: rachel@mountsequoyah.org
The subsidized cost of the residency is: $1,200 per participant
Full and partial scholarships are available and can be discussed if you are approved for the residency.
The actual cost of this program is well over $2,500 per person. We are using grants, donations, and other fundraising strategies to create an affordable experience.
Accessibility
Housing & Accomodation
Residents will share a 12 person house on campus called Yancey Lodge. Each person will have a private bedroom and a private bathroom. Yancey also has a large shared communal space with a full shared kitchen.
The campus also includes a communal firepit, overlook, public pool, nature trails, historic buildings, two art galleries, and 67 local artist studios.
This 27 acer campus feels rural as it is surrounded by a 97 acer natural area. However, it is just one-mile from downtown Fayetteville and 45 minutes from downtown Bentonville. Both relaxing nature time and social field trips will be incorporated into the program schedule.
Studio & Facilities
Creative Spaces provides art studios for 67 local artists all year. Share studio space will be provided during this residency. We also have a ceramic studio on campus that residency will have access to during the residency.
Some support will be incorporated into the programing.