Artist Residency
“We work not only to produce but to give value to time.”
Independent Residencies
Makers Circle hosts two types of residencies.
Independent Residencies provide space for artists and makers to work independently on their chosen projects. Independent Residencies typically last 2-3 weeks in length, but longer stays can be negotiated. If you are looking for a shorter stay, check out our artist’s retreats.
Who can apply for a residency? Our residencies are open to artists and makers at all skill levels looking to incubate, grow or launch a personal body of work or creative community project.
Application Deadlines: We accept applications throughout the year for independent residencies. Applications for 2019 are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Number of Residents: 1-2. In order to provide each resident with plenty of space to work, we only accept 1-3 residents at a time. If you want your residency time to overlap with another artist, please be specific about the preferred dates and the name of the other applicant, on your application.
Residency Fee:
During COVID-19 we are granting sliding-scale residency rates to anyone who needs assistance. Below are the sliding scale residency rates that are currently available.
One week – $425 - $550
Two weeks – $725 - $900
Three weeks – $975 - $1100
Work Trade and Skillshare Scholarships: We have a small number of work trade positions available each year to help cover 50% of your residency fees. Work references will be required. If you are applying for a partial scholarship, use this application.
Payment and Deposit: Selected and invited artists are required to pay a 50% deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. The remaining balance is due six weeks before the start of the residency and is non-refundable. If something unforeseen arises, and a residency has to be canceled, we will do our best to reschedule your residency within one year of the cancellation, space permitting.
How is a residency different from a retreat? In practice, independent retreats and residencies look very similar on the surface. They both offer makers time to explore, play and create. Residencies help artists focus on their goals, and include support and work reviews. They also require a formal application process and offer a limited number of scholarship and work-exchange opportunities, while retreats require only a short phone interview and are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Residencies typically range from 1-3 weeks while retreats can be scheduled for 2 days up to 3 weeks.
Thematically Focused Residencies
Thematic Residencies are for those makers who are drawn to interdisciplinary dialogue and/or collaboration, Makers Circle facilitates thematically focused residencies twice a year. Thematic residencies draw artist across multiple mediums who wish to deepen their personal work within a collaborative and communal context. Makers are encouraged to work independently while also engaging in dialogue with other makers who are asking and exploring the same questions.
One of the most important features of our thematic residency is a chance to experience and contribute to our unique brand of creative circles. Circles blend the best elements of a supportive critique with the inspiring and collaborative exchange of a salon. While our small residency center can only accommodate four live/work artists at a time, thematic residencies are often populated with local and regional artists who join in on circles, salons and skill-sharing events.
Check back soon for our 2025 Thematic Residencies.
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