Join us for the first ever Janis Brenner-Moulin/Belle Residency!

Janis Brenner, an internationally-acclaimed dancer/choreographer/singer/educator and Artistic Director of Janis Brenner & Dancers in NYC, has toured in 36 countries, and teaches Improvisation, Composition/Choreography, Voice/Interdisciplinary work, and JB Repertory worldwide.

The Improvisation-into-Choreography Workshop is a 1-week intensive for pre-professional and professional level dancers. We will be exploring Solo, Duet, and Group Improvisations leading into Solo and Duet Choreography. Includes daily warm-up class, choreographic tools, daily rehearsals and a final showcase!

Limited to 8 people!

This residency will take place at Moulin/Belle, which is located in the southwest region of France. It is accessible from both Paris and Bordeaux airports.

Apply: https://forms.gle/Hecx8sZuxjqq2wvt7

Our Artist-in-Residence Program offers professional artists the opportunity to develop their practice within an inclusive studio environment while collaborating alongside adults with disabilities. Artists of Opportunity is the art programming of Opportunity Resources Inc. – a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in individuals with disabilities. Artists receive a $200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media feature, and opportunity to display/sell work in our gallery/retail space. Artists are expected to teach at least one weekly workshop during their residency in their medium. Workshops will be attended by both community members and Opportunity Resources clients with various disabilities. An ORI art staff will be present to assist with accommodations; however universal design is encouraged when planning your workshops. 
Residencies will be active August 2026- June 2027. Applications will be accepted through May 2026.

In 2027, Oak Spring will award its inaugural Fine Crafts and Design Fellowship to an early-career craftsperson or designer whose work demonstrates exceptional skill, artistic vision, and meaningful engagement with the natural world. This fellowship celebrates the intersection where form meets function, while honoring the aesthetics, material integrity, and craftsmanship at the heart of fine craft and design. The fellowship is intent- and inspiration-focused, rather than outcome-focused, meaning that we seek artists whose work is consistent with the objectives of the fellowship, without an expectation that they complete a prescribed project while at Oak Spring.

This fellowship is generously supported by Tiffany & Co. in honor of their lasting association with Mrs. Mellon and especially with the jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger.

The fellowship also honors the legacy of our founder Rachel “Bunny” Mellon – an avid gardener, patron, and collector – whose discerning eye and deep appreciation for exquisite design are reflected in her collaborations with artists such as Jean Schlumberger, Hubert de Givenchy, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and Diego Giacometti. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a commitment to material exploration, sustainability, and/or reimagining traditional techniques in innovative ways.

nWilderHaven Artist Residency (WHAR)

The WilderHaven Artist Residency aims to gather artists, musicians, writers, scholars and local artisans, cultivating a space where creative minds converge to explore, experiment, and connect. In an era marked by a deepening awareness of individuality and the pursuit of freedom, WHAR serves as a sanctuary for interdisciplinary practices. As artists navigate foreign lands and cultures, their work becomes a bridge between traditions and contemporary thought, contributing to a broader understanding of existence and the ever-evolving relationship between art, science, politics, economics, and spirituality.

Residency Structure

• Cohort Size: 8-14 artists per season, representing diverse media and career stages.
• Program Length: 2-week or 4 week stays (4 weeks strongly encouraged for a fully immersive experience).
• Key Events:
  1. Open-Format Artist Presentations (mid-season)
  2. Public Open Studio (final weekend)

Support & Flexibility

To keep fees accessible and creative freedom high, our team:

• Acts as on-site facilitators, not administrators—assisting with logistics, material sourcing, and technical questions as needed.
• Provides shared workspaces, amenities (kitchen, snack bar), and curated cultural excursions.
• Adapts living and studio arrangements to suit individual needs.

Where We Work

Residencies take place in multiple towns and natural retreats across:

• Yunnan Province (tropical ethnic cultural hubs)
• Guizhou Province (ethnic Yi and Miao regions)
• Sichuan Province 

Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary (DFSS) is a nonprofit artist residency and recording studio located in the quiet high desert of Southern California. Our residency program supports musicians, composers, producers, and sound artists seeking a focused environment to create, learn, explore, and deepen their craft.

We host one resident artist at a time for immersive stays. Residency length is typically 2–3 weeks, with some flexibility depending on the artist’s goals and schedule.

Each residency includes lodging, daily meals, full access to a professional recording studio, and a large library of acoustic and electronic instruments. Residents also have the option to work closely with an experienced studio engineer who can support both technical and creative development—whether the focus is recording and production, learning the fundamentals, or experimenting without pressure to complete an album or release.

The program is designed to reduce common barriers to creative growth by offering dedicated studio time, guidance when desired, and a peaceful natural setting that supports deep concentration. Dream Factory’s instrument collection and studio environment invite both traditional workflows and exploratory sound practices.

The surrounding desert landscape provides quiet and spaciousness; many artists weave in reflection, nature walks, and personal practices alongside studio work. DFSS is supported by community donations and partnerships that help us offer residencies with minimal financial

The Studio Residency Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to create new work in any of our studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or photography. WSW invites applications from artists at any stage in their careers.

This grant includes a stipend of $350/week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access. WSW can also provide technical advice and production assistance.

The Sable Project started with a forested piece of land near a mountain called Sable and an idea to bring creative people together in order to grow food and make art. 

We built an Artist Residency Program for artists across disciplines that is off-grid, environmentally engaged, grounded by physical work, and collaborative. It is designed to foster creativity by removing some of the obstacles that keep artists from creating- space, time, and supplies- while providing new influences in an inspiring environment. Each season is unique and each residency experience evolves through the input of everyone present. 

Our Guest Artist Residency is for adult artists of all ages and disciplines seeking space, time, and a place to focus on their art. Guest Artist Residencies are specifically intended for professional individual artists or groups of artists looking for a shorter residency opportunity to work on a specific project, start a new creative endeavor, or put the finishing touches on a work.

Sable is off-the-grid! We live in the woods in Vermont’s Green Mountains. There is no electricity or wifi. We invite Artists to depart from their often hyper-connected routines in order to engage deeply with their surroundings and cultivate a community of care with one another.

Our 2-5 Day Guest Artist Residencies run parallel to our 10 Day Summer Residencies in June, July & September. More details on Sable Residencies.

A BLUE MOON 

May 29 – June 1 

A  3-day swarming of magical discovery around a redoubtable Blue Moon amongst the enchanted art-site of Mildred’s Lane. A time of growth and resumption, we invite you to share in an intimate assembly – What is Magic? A Blue Moon is a deeply vigorous time for manifesting magic; and the moon will be gleaming over the Spring evenings around the fires. Critically questioning the histories of the contemporary movements and practices of it – what, how, who, and why. Special guest speaker is present and blue.

Creative Destiny Artist Residency was born on the land where the little red barn with a church window
casts a soft, steady light across the land and inner sanctum, illuminating the quiet places where
creativity begins. It is a place of reflection, healing, and creative spark. It is a sanctuary for artists seeking renewal and deeper purpose.

Here, the residency unfolds like a gentle invitation. Artists arrive carrying their questions, their hopes,
their unfinished work, and the parts of themselves that need tending. The land meets them with
stillness. The community meets them with warmth. 

This residency is built on presence, not pressure or production. On listening inward. On
trusting the quiet voice that guides the creative path. Artists are encouraged to explore, rest,
experiment, and reconnect with the inner maker who knows the way forward.

Creative Destiny Artist Residency supports artists through a restorative environment rooted in
reflection, nourishment, and creative exploration. Artists reconnect with their inner maker and step
confidently into the destiny that calls to them, illuminating pathways of purpose for creative expression.

This residency was born from the belief that creativity is not just a practice, but a path. A path that
reveals itself when we slow down, listen inward, and allow ourselves to be nourished.
​Our hope is that every artist who comes here will leave with renewed clarity, deeper courage, and a sense of alignment with their creative destiny.

The Sable Project started with a forested piece of land near a mountain called Sable and an idea to bring creative people together in order to grow food and make art. 

We built an Artist Residency Program for artists across disciplines that is off-grid, environmentally engaged, grounded by physical work, and collaborative. It is designed to foster creativity by removing some of the obstacles that keep artists from creating- space, time, and supplies- while providing new influences in an inspiring environment. Each season is unique and each residency experience evolves through the input of everyone present. 

Our Summer Artist Residency is for adult artists of all ages and disciplines seeking space, time, and a place to focus on their art. We are specifically looking for artists confident in their creative processes, comfortable living in community, and willing to camp out for the duration of their stay.

Sable is off-the-grid! We live in the woods in Vermont’s Green Mountains. There is no electricity or wifi. We invite Artists to depart from their often hyper-connected routines in order to engage deeply with their surroundings and cultivate a community of care with one another.

Our Summer Residencies take place in June, July and September. More details on Sable Residencies.