Emerging Artist and Writers Residency
Organization
Port Townsend, WA, United States
The Emerging Artist and Writers Residency provides stipends, multiple resident gatherings, visiting artists & curators, and an open studio/public reading. This residency is aimed at writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists in the Pacific Northwest who are towards beginning of their creative paths and can benefit from the time to focus and receive support from a community of peers and specialists in their fields.
Contact
residencies@centrum.org
PO Box 1158
Port Townsend, WA 98368
United States
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2014
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Animation
Augmented Reality
Digital Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Emerging
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
This residency is aimed at writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists in the Pacific Northwest who are towards beginning of their creative paths and can benefit from the time to focus and receive support from a community of peers and specialists in their fields.
Applicants must live in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, or Montana
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
150
Artist Stipend
1500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Accessibility Contact Name
Michelle Hagewood
Accessibility Contact Email
mhagewood@centrum.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
No WIFI in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in common area
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Piano
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Light Tables
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access