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Students work on their projects at one of Montserrat College of Art’s Continuing Ed Classes led by Prof. Barbara Moody.
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it’s bookmaking, improvisational painting, furniture design or blacksmithing, or that project you keep picking up and putting down as life demands other things. And then take the plunge—whether you apply to a quiet poetry retreat in a rustic carriage house or a balmy getaway to a wildlife reserve in the Florida Keys, allow yourself to make time for your art and your craft in 2020. For inspiration in this new year, this column includes a selection of live-work residencies, immersive programs and workshops offered across the country. All that’s left to do is imagine yourself on one (or two, or three) and commit to dedicating time to the work that drives you.
Alaska Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat Mid-May through December
Residency application deadline: January 15 Chulitna Lodge, a wilderness retreat center located within Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, is a unique getaway for artists. At Chulitna, log cabins and yurts function as sleeping quarters and studio spaces. The retreat also has a library, a full wood-shop and a large shared studio space, however, most resident artists are drawn to Chulitna for its ample access to the outdoors. Chulitna’s residency season runs from May 20–October 5. Residencies are open to artists of all mediums including visual arts, performance arts, music, research and writing. Artists may be awarded a full fellowship (room and board and travel stipend) or partial fellowship (room and board) which allows them to stay at the wilderness retreat for six weeks. For paying residents ($800/week for shared cabin; $1,300/ week for private cabin), one- to two- week residencies are available. This residency is ideal for
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those who love to explore remote locations and “reap the benefits of a life a world apart.” Lake Clark, Nondalton, AK Winter: (303) 829-5772 Summer: (907) 781-3144 info@chulitnalodge.com chulitnalodge.com
Florida National Parks Arts Foundation Dates and registration deadlines vary. Application deadline for the Dry Tortugas National Park Residency: February 20 Artists love to work in beautiful locations that inspire them and strike chords of contemplation —this was the idea behind National Parks Arts Foundation’s (NPAF) all-media residency program. NPAF offers dozens of artist-in-residence programs at national parks around the country, including Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Death Valley National Park in California, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico and Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Artist couples (only) are encouraged to apply to NPAF’s upcoming September 1–30 residency based in Dry Tortugas National Park in Loggerhead Key, Florida Keys. Very few people are able to step foot on this secluded island, making it the perfect place for artists to get serious work done without distraction. Interested artist couples should apply before February 20 at nationalparksartsfoundation.org. info@nationalparksartsfoundation.org nationalparksartsfoundation.org
Maine 26 Split Rock Cove Residency available year round, workshops are ongoing. 26 Split Rock Cove is an artists’ retreat offering workshops in art-making and writing, studio space, and a rental apartment for artists and writers that can be rented by the week, month or longer. Located on three acres overlooking the coast of Maine, this is a perfect place for those looking for a peaceful, nurturing environment. Split Rock knows that making art requires both solitude and community. The Artist Retreat apartment boasts beautiful views of the ocean from a private stone patio from which renters can walk down to the rocky shore or explore nearby country roads. Split Rock also offers a select number of workshops that include a concentration on writing and bookmaking, available to both artists and writers. 26 Split Rock Cv., South Thomaston, ME (207) 596-7624 sandy@26splitrockcove.com 26splitrockcove.com Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Dates vary by program. Residency application deadline: March 1 Workshop scholarship deadline: March 1 Workshop regular deadline: April 1 Haystack Mountain School of Crafts’ scenic campus is built upon a cliff overlooking Jericho Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. The school’s natural setting, skilled teachers and focused school
community make a perfect environment for artists to develop a craft and explore new ideas. In the summer, Haystack offers a twoweek residency as well as one- and two-week intensive studio-based workshops in a variety of craft media including clay, glass, metals, paper, blacksmithing, weaving and more. Workshops are open to adults of all skill levels 18 years or older. Workshops are held Monday through Friday, and studios are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Scholarships are available and all are welcome at this inclusive and accessible school. 28 Haystack School Dr., Deer Isle, ME (207) 348-2306 haystack-mtn.org
Massachusetts Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts Dates and registration deadlines vary. In 1676, The Eliot School was founded in a charming, historic building in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. For over three centuries, the Eliot School has helped educate students of all ages and demographics from Boston and beyond, first as a grammar school, and today as a fine and applied arts school. In the summer, the Eliot School offers intensives for adults in wood turning, upholstery, fibers, hats and shoes, weaving, mixed media and more, ranging from two days to two weeks for focused study. The school also offers weeklong programs for children during the summer. Visit eliotschool. org for a full listing of available classes.
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Furnished one-bedroom apartment overlooking Mussel Ridge Cove in South Thomaston, ME Art and writing workshops offered throughout the year 26splitrockcove.com • sandy @ 26splitrockcove.com
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Week-long on-campus programs for teens and adults.
June 15 - 26, 2020
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Intensive introduction and preparation for art education.
July 12 - August 1, 2020
S.T.E.A.M. SUMMER CAMP Offering a new Summer S.T.E.A.M. program (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). S.T.E.A.M. classes incorporate creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation for grades 3-8.
24 Eliot St., Boston, MA info@eliotschool.org eliotschool.org Fine Arts Work Center Workshops from June 7–August 21 The Fine Arts Work Center is internationally known for its acclaimed seven-month residency program granting fellowships to 20 emerging writers and artists in the early stages of their careers. In the summer, the center also offers nearly 80 week-long workshops taught by some of the most respected and renowned artists working today. Past classes have included improvisational painting, portraiture, watercolor, printmaking, figure drawing, landscape drawing, photography, fiction, poetry, memoir, songwriting and more. Visual arts studios and the writing lab are open around the clock, whenever the mood or muse visits. 24 Pearl St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-9960 fawc.org/programs Montserrat College of Art Dates and registration deadlines vary. Spend the summer by the sea at Montserrat College of Art and let the ocean be your muse. Montserrat offers several summer programs for adults, teens and children, including the Pre-College Program (July 12–August 1), a three-week residential experience for high school students ages 16 or older. The program is like a college test-run, introducing students
to on-campus living and a number of intensive studio arts courses taught by Montserrat faculty. The program is ideal for any student who wants to build a portfolio in advance of college applications. Successful completion of the program earns students three college credits. The Youth STEAM program provides students in grades 3–12 full or partial day week-long learning opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) to hone skills in creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and presentation. Montserrat offers week-long Summer Immersive opportunities as well (June 15–22), in which participants dive deep into one area of study. 23 Essex St., Beverly, MA (978) 921-4242 montserrat.edu Provincetown Art Association and Museum Dates and registration deadlines vary. Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod. Artists will find inspiration on PAAM’s coastal campus, whether they retreat to the museum’s three outdoor sculpture gardens or explore the galleries. PAAM invites creators of all skill levels to visit for a day, a week, a series or a season to experience this unique community. Workshops taught by local artists are available year-round, single-session to multi-week, in painting, photography, mixed media, and more. Classes often utilize PAAM’s Applications available January 1
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permanent collection and revolving exhibitions. Scholarships are available to youths and Cape Cod resident artists. 46 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-1750 kiah@paam.org paam.org Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill Dates and registration deadlines vary. Nestled in the dunes of Truro and within walking distance to the bay, this location provides an inspirational and meditative backdrop that enhances workshop and residency experiences. The wide range of workshops taught by distinguished faculty includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, jewelry and
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more. Castle Hill hosts and produces the 14th International Encaustic Conference May 29–31 with two weeks of pre- and post-conference workshops around the event. Castle Hill also offers a spring and fall artist residency for visual artists and writers in March–May and October– December as well as a three-month-long ceramic residency for emerging potters held from January–March. 10 Meetinghouse Rd., Truro, MA (508) 349-7511 info@castlehill.org castlehill.org Wellspring House Ongoing residencies throughout the year. Rolling admissions.
For almost two decades, Wellspring House has been home to over a thousand artists and writers seeking solitude and artistic refuge. Wellspring House’s residencies are open to artists of all mediums and writers of all genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction and memoir, as well as those working on academic and journalistic projects. The retreat is held in a renovated carriage house in a secluded part of Ashfield, a quiet hill-town in Western Massachusetts. Wellspring House offers five residency rooms: Ann’s Studio, Dickinson Room, Thoreau Room, Wheatley Room, and Hawthorne Room. Each room has writing space, and all residents have access to shared areas of the house including a library sitting room with fireplace, a porch and gardens.
THE ELIOT SCHOOL Summer Intensives Fiber | Fashion | Mixed Media | Wood Rick Angus, Eva Camacho, Jiyoung Chung, Merill Comeau, Malika Green, Kristina Goransson, Mihoko Wakabayashi and more
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284 Main St., Ashfield, MA (413) 628-3726 info@ wellspringhouseretreat.com wellspringhouseretreat.com
19 Kuhn Rd., Layton, NJ (973) 948-5200 info@petersvalley.org petersvalley.org
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Peters Valley School of Craft Workshops run from May to October. Residency and Summer Studio Assistant application deadline: March 15 Peters Valley School of Craft is located in the picturesque Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area between northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nestled in the midst of the beauty are state-of-the-art studios with workshops taught by professional artists from around the globe. Workshops are schedule from May–October, with special ongoing programs held throughout the year. Peters Valley School of Craft also offers artist residencies, which provide tranquility and inspiration in a supportive artistic community. Here, artists can enjoy uninterrupted time in a fully equipped studio. Summer Studio Assistant positions are also available, providing opportunities to spend a summer working alongside skilled studio managers and visiting instructors. Applications for the residency program and Summer Studio Assistant positions are due by March 15.
Vermont Woodworking School Dates and registration deadlines vary. Vermont Woodworking School is housed in a three-story, historic barn turned modern woodworking facility in bucolic northern Vermont. The master craftsmen and women who instruct there teach extensive furnituremaking techniques and ensure the continuation of fine furniture and wood craftsmanship in Vermont. Six-, nine- and 15-week intensive
immersion programs offer extended instruction, while Community Workshops vary from two days to two weeks. Workshops have included introductions to turning, lathes, furniture-making, hand-cut dovetails, hand joinery and more. 148 Main St., Cambridge, VT (802) 849-2013 info@vermontwoodworkingschool.com vermontwoodworkingschool.com
Immerse yourself in nature, and your work. Chulitna Research Institute – Lake Clark, Alaska
1– 6 Week Summer Residencies 200 Miles Off-Grid! All Mediums Accepted Great Accommodations and Gourmet Food Fully & Partially Funded Residencies Available Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
More info at chulitnalodge.com/artists
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IN CREATIVE WRITING & VISUAL ARTS 100 weeklong workshops with renowned faculty in a historic art colony surrounded by pristine national seashore. Faculty talks, readings, and receptions. Housing available.
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MARTY DAVIS, Stream IX (detail), 2012, acrylic on panel, 8” x 8”
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