Lighthouse Works Fellowship
Organization
Fishers Island, NY, United States
Lighthouse Works connects artists, writers, choreographers, and composers to Fishers Island and provides them with a unique supportive context to focus on their work.
By assisting innovative cultural producers at critical junctures in their careers and connecting their persons and work to our local community, Lighthouse Works reinforces the central role of the arts in our culture and enhances the vitality of Fishers Island, NY.
Lighthouse Works is W.A.G.E Certified and is a proud member of the Artist Communities Alliance.
Contact
hello@lighthouseworks.us
1070 Montauk Avenue
Fishers Island, NY 06390
United States
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2012
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
6 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Music
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
25
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
700
Artist Stipend
1750
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Dylan Gauthier
Accessibility Contact Email
dylan@lighthouseworks.us
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to shared 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
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Electric Kiln
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff