Surel’s Place offers month-long residencies in our one-bedroom home with a spacious studio for artists aged 25 and older to focus on their work and their creative processes.

We are located in the heart of the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District, a vibrant blend of artist studios, single-family homes, new urban condos, wineries and breweries, creative businesses and riverside activity (including a surprising surfing community built around a wave and whitewater park). Though the home and immediate surroundings are quiet and peaceful, the residency is just a short walk along the river to Boise’s downtown core. 

The program is open to visual, literary, multimedia and performance artists of promise and renown: we have hosted painters, sculptors, writers, musicians, composers, filmmakers, choreographers, immersive VR artists and many others. What our artists have in common is a need for a quiet place to create.

Applicants can be at any point in their careers or creative journeys. We recognize the value of process and look to support artists who approach this time with purpose and intention.

We believe artists of all backgrounds and disciplines should be supported and amplified for the  the value they add to our individual and collective lives. We aim to give artists the time, shelter, and professional support their work deserves. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can offer a stipend of $100 per week for living expenses. 

Our deadlines are March 1 for residencies in the followinbg July-December and Sept. 1 for residencies in the following January-June.  

For over 55 years, Peninsula School of Art has supported the advancement of visual artists’ careers, the creative process, and the development of new work. Originally a seasonal destination for artists and educators to make, exchange ideas, and collaborate, PenArt has evolved into a national arts hub; working with a growing audience through innovative workshops, exhibitions, and public programs. With such value placed on taking risks and pursuing new directions throughout our history, we are thrilled to expand our support of the artists of today through our Artists-in-Residence Program.

Designed for artists of all career stages, the Artists-in-Residence Program is an immersive studio experience awarded to six individuals each year. The program prioritizes time and space for residents to engage fully in their creative practice, experiment, and pursue new projects and ideas. In an environment that encourages contemplation, experimentation, and exchange, this program is invested in new modes of thinking and working in the field of visual art.

Residency Details

• Six-week residency sessions
• Two artists-in-residence at a time
• 24-hour access to 500 square foot, semi-private workspace in our new Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building.
• Access to printmaking, digital, metals, and ceramics studios and equipment.
• Private bedroom in shared, fully furnished Resident House located directly across the street.
• One-hour studio visit with session's Visiting Critic
• Opportunities to engage with the public about their work and process

Residency Sessions

• October 31 - December 12, 2024
• January 9 - February 20, 2025
• April 3 - May 15, 2025

What You Need to Apply

• Contact information
• Artist statement (150 words maximum)
• Letter of interest outlining why a residency experience is important to you at this point in time. Note, PenArt's residency program is not tied to a specific outcome or project. (500 words maximum)
• Ten samples of work completed in the last five years, including images and/or video
• Contact information for three references
• Scheduling preferences
• $35 non-refundable application fee

The multidisciplinary General Residency Program is our foundational residency structure. I-Park supports artists and designers working in the following creative disciplines: Music Composition, Creative Writing, Moving Image, Architecture, Landscape/Garden Design, Visual Arts and Interdisciplinary Practice.

Between 6 and 8 artists reside onsite for 4-week sessions. Residents are provided a private bedroom, a private studio and chef-prepared dinners five nights a week. Shared amenities include a communal kitchen, a Common Area for group gatherings, a library, 25 art/nature trails, wireless internet and a workshop outfitted with tools, materials and equipment.

I-Park’s resourceful staff is devoted to providing each artist with a fulfilling, productive, safe and comfortable live/work setting. Institutional demands on artists’ time are minimal. We aspire to provide competent, personalized support including removing distractions that could otherwise prevent them from realizing their most ambitious projects.

The residency program is set within an expansive nature preserve, with open fields, miles of walking trails and stone walls, ponds and streams – and a pristine river runs through it. We believe that this quiet, retreat-type environment is especially conducive to the creative process. Over the years, the land has inspired a passionate interest in site-responsive art.

Except for a $35 application fee, the residencies are fully funded.

The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Operated by MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program, the residency runs year-round and hosts up to 10 artists at a time. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2-4 weeks.

We offer great studio space and housing (private rooms in shared apartments), one  meal per day, member-access to MASS MoCA's galleries, and access to professional development webinars though our "Assets for Artists" program. 

The special “early application” opportunity (offered twice per year, Jan. 8 – Mar. 8 and Aug. 8 – Oct. 8) is strictly for artists who could benefit from additional lead time to plan their stay, with announcements typically made 9 months – 15 months before the session being awarded, making it easier to apply for outside funding from sources such as a university employer or an international or regional arts council.

Artists applying via the Early Application will NOT be considered for MASS MoCA’s financial aid budget or fellowships, so you should only use the Early Application if you are confident of being able to secure the funds to pay at our full rate of $650 per week. A limited number of Early Application slots are available each season, so this is also a highly competitive process, even though the overall number of early applicants is much lower. Having an appropriate and likely-to-be-successful funding plan is critical.

If offered a residency from the early application process, you will receive a formal letter of invitation to support any grant-writing efforts. A 50% deposit is due no later than 6 months prior to the start of your residency session, so select your preferred dates accordingly. If you are unsuccessful in securing the necessary funds to attend, then you can give up the slot without penalty up until 6 months prior to the start of your residency while there is still time for us to award the slot to someone on our waitlist.

May is literally THE BEST TIME to be in a Sarasvati creative Space residency at Camp Wonder Wander! 
 

May 11 - 25, 2025 - join this cohort max of 9, feel the power of the full moon, and celebrate four donkey birthdays.

" Let us live like flowers, wild and beautiful and drenched in sun."
- Ellen Everett

The weather here in May is particularly lovely - the flowers and trees, grass, etc. are in full bloom and colorful glory. It's a spectacular time to use the outdoor space to your advantage. Check out the website for many more photos. The founder/director spent a good amount of time in the last several years on this organic art experience by expanding the flower gardens so it's always fun to see what pops up. You can be guaranteed to see a lot of variations of green and many vibrant pops.

Your time is your own during this stay, but plan for social opportunities and cross-over conversations at various times beyond the organized group meals and a guided Forest Therapy walk. 

Program Fee is $700 which includes all access to the land, the private area of the Buffalo River, interactions with the special and incredible donkey crew (15 total, mostly miniatures), utilities, wifi broadband, the creative environment, housekeeping before/after and once a week during the program. Additionally 3 group meals (intro, mid-stream, finale), a camp care package, and a guided Forest Therapy walk with your host, a certified guide by ANFT. Expect at least one campfire if the weather permits and starry skies (also weather permitting as the moon wanes over the two weeks).

Lodging Fee ranges from $350 - 850 depending on your selected room - single options with shared bath or private ensuites that can be doubles. Five rooms with different size bed options will share a bathroom with possibly one other person. There are three ensuite options that can be single or double (price listed can be shared by two or is the single private upgrade).

Applications will be reviewed when submitted so if this interests you apply early for the prime option. First deadline is 12/31/2024 and if additional spots remain, applications will be reviewed until about March 1, 2025.

Program will run with a minimum of 2 participants and max occupancy is 9. Applications will be reviewed until spots are filled. 

Every effort will be made to select a variety of people with different mediums, backgrounds, and interests with a common thread of your connection to nature.

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• If you are interested in staying longer, please make a note on your application. Early arrivals will receive a discount for an extended stay. Farm stay scholarships are not available for the Flower Moon cohort, but may be possible for extended stay option.
• Normally, dogs are the only pets accepted in the residency, however, there will be a no pet policy for this cohort.
• You may bring a friend or a partner for this residency and select the en-suite double occupancy option.

Spend quality time in a residency with your family with a summer camp vibe. Create a family residency for an exclusive private experience for 1 or 2 weeks.

Instead of sending the kids to sleep-away camp, bring them along for a special, unique experience for each individual and the family as a whole. You have dedicated studio and work time while the kids have customized nature-based, creative private instruction and mentorship intentionally away from the typical distractions of home life and modern society conveniences.

Want them to have a unique experience in nature and in a homestead environment with inspiration and interaction opportunities all around?

Want to have family dinners in a no phone zone and make s'mores around a campfire telling silly stories or playing musical instruments?

How does a creative family take a summer vacation where everyone gets to tinker, play, experiment, explore, and overall engage in wonder and wander?

What is available for them? Programming options for all ages. Example below and more information on the website.

• If your tween or teen has interest in graphic design, former design professor Val has a unique project options based on their age and skill level emphasizing hand craft from design basics to typography and advanced projects related to sustainability and the role of citizen designer. Or if they have interest in the arts in general, Val will offer a nature-based set of projects such as cyanotype, nature journaling, writing prompts, and craft. 

Forget the vacation rental and have a fantastic memorable summer creative experience at Camp Wonder Wander. Choose from either the Raspberry Residency house (3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a full bed ensuite and two single private rooms) or the much bigger Lemon Lodge (3 bedrooms, 2 baths can technically sleep up to 14). You'll have exclusive access and be the only one's on site (unless another family is in the second lodging option).

Share this lovely, rural homestead experience where you can HUG DONKEYS and see the stars on a non-cloudy night.

Availability June 1 - 8 and options July 20 - August 11.

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts is looking for practicing woodworkers seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work, and/or explore new avenues within their medium for a Mentored Residency under Master Woodcrafter, Doug Stowe.             

The 2024 Mentored Woodworking Residency will span 2 weeks from June 17 to June 29, 2024, with a required orientation on June 16, 2024. Up to 6 participants will be selected. Participants pay a $1,200 fee, which includes on-site lodging (see Residency Details for more information). A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Indicate your interest in receiving scholarship funds by checking the appropriate box on the application form.      

The deadline for submissions is March 29, 2024, by 5 pm (CST), and successful applicants will be notified by April 17, 2024.

This is an opportunity to be inspired by the incredible natural beauty and unique culture of the Ozark Mountains. ESSA is located on an idyllic forested campus 5 miles west of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, and within an hour drive of the major cultural institutions of Northwest Arkansas, such as Crystal bridges, The Momentary, the Walton Arts Center, etc. The ESSA campus offers well equipped studios and facilities and comfortable private lodging for our artists in residence, tucked away from the distractions of the outside world.

Selected residents are provided access to ESSA studios, on-campus lodging, an opportunity (not required) to sell their

The Eureka Springs School of the arts is looking for practicing ceramics artists who are seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work and/or explore new avenues within their medium.

The 2024 ESSA ceramics residency will span approximately 6 weeks from May 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024. Up to two participants will be selected. The deadline for submissions in February 15, 2024 by 5 pm (CST).

This is an opportunity to be inspired by the incredible natural beauty and unique culture of the Ozark Mountains. ESSA is located on an idyllic forested campus 5 miles west of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, and within an hour drive of the major cultural institutions of Northwest Arkansas, such as Crystal bridges, The Momentary, the Walton Arts Center, etc. The ESSA campus offers well equipped studios and facilities and comfortable private lodging for our artists in residence, tucked away from the distractions of the outside world.

Selected residents are provided access to ESSA studios, on-campus lodging, an opportunity (not required) to sell their work at a closing reception, and other benefits.