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Sweet retreats: everything you need to know about artist residencies

A residency can be a crucial boost to an artist's career. but how do you find one, how do you apply and what are the pitfalls to avoid.

Villa Lena in Tuscany welcomes up to 40 residents (including musicians, writers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers) a year for between two weeks and two months Courtesy of Villa Lena

Relocation is the superpower of the residency. Simply put, by inserting artists into a different environment, a residency lifts them out of their ordinary routines and obligations, conferring new perspectives as a result, and potentially fostering new creative works.

It’s the common theme, yet residencies vary enormously from each other. They can last anything from weeks to years, in settings from the Pacific coast of Mexico (Casa Wabi) to the academic hotbed of Cambridge, Massachusetts (Broad Institute). They can be founded by philanthropists, artists, foundations, commercial galleries, corporations and governments (the French Ministry of Culture funds the French Academy in Rome, for example). Some install artists by invitation, others have open application processes. Some are fully funded, others only partially so.

Many have specific themes or objectives: the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio residency in Italy, for example, explores issues of gender equality, while the Solid-ID art residency hosted in multiple locations in Indonesia focuses on peacebuilding. Meanwhile London’s Delfina Foundation’s theme for autumn 2022 is the politics of food.

How to secure a residency

From the artist’s point of view, research is key to finding the right fit in terms of application criteria, duration, location, funding, goals, expectations and ethos.

Useful research resources include resartis.org , which vets and aggregates information about 550 partners in 75 countries, and theartling.com which has helpful lists of European, US and Asian residencies. For identifying younger, grassroots opportunities, word of mouth and social media are as important as ever.

A concise and well-presented application that sticks to the criteria is a must. The sheer volume of applications each year makes it impossible to sift through badly organised or piecemeal information. The fully-funded artist residency at Gasworks in London, which hosts up to 16 international artists a year for three months each, receives up to 250 applications for a single slot, so artists must tailor their applications. Copy and paste will not cut it.

Selection is based on a balance of fixed requirements (artistic discipline, nationality or project meeting a theme) and variables (quality of past work, references and availability).

What to expect

Mexico City-based Dutch-Monegasque artist Adeline de Monseignat has attended eight residencies over the past decade. She says residencies take an artist “outside their comfort zone”. Arriving at a new residency, Monseignat warns, can be overwhelming: the weight of expectation, how to begin making, the feeling you are being observed.

Zambian artist Banji Chona, who attended Villa Lena Foundation’s residency in Italy in 2021, described the importance of a slower pace (“disconnection from daily humdrum”) and the connections formed with other residents (“learning about my project through the eyes of other people”). A growing number of residencies are bringing in museum curators, journalists, gallerists, local communities and collectors, seeing their role not only as places of inspiration but also learning, social enterprise and professional development.

When it goes wrong

There are cautionary tales, however, and both artists and residencies have a responsibility to clearly communicate their needs and expectations to keep everything on track. Particularly in isolated locations, artists can feel stranded and frustrated by sudden loss of independence, or simply that their needs are not being well met.

Several artists interviewed for this article also voiced frustration that parents (particularly mothers) are limited in their residency options because frequently children are not accommodated or no help is offered with childcare. There is a handful of exceptions, though. Nes Artist Residency, for example, one of the largest in Iceland, can accommodate companions and children.

Why start one?

A residency is often born of the desire to breathe new life into a property. Take 91.530 Le Marais, an invitation-only French residency founded by the contemporary art world veteran Victoire de Pourtalès and her husband Benjamin Eymère, the chief executive of the media group behind fashion magazine L’Officiel , in the grounds of their Château du Marais, 45km outside Paris. The idea was to have a creative “laboratory”, where art, science and agriculture meet. Last year, the musician and artist Agoria, sound designer Nicolas Becker and biophysicist Nicolas Desprat explored the Le Marais ecosystem with Phytocene , a sonar translation of the bacteriological activity of the hemp field at the site.

Some artists launch their own residencies, in an effort to give back. In Nigeria, the artist Yinka Shonibare will this year launch residencies in Lagos and on a farm near the rural town of Ijebu, under the umbrella of GAS (Guest Artists Space Foundation). The two inaugural call-outs are, first, in partnership with the University of the Arts London and Art for the Environment (AER) and, second, a residential fellowship award for Nigerian and West African creatives.

GAS director and curator Temitayo Ogunbiyi says the goal is “to create a platform for knowledge exchange and critical discourse that could connect the fast-growing art and agriculture sectors in Lagos and Ijebu and across the continent with international collaborators.” Applications for 2022 are now closed, but some places will be fully funded, by a combination of private and non-profit organisations and GAS, overseen by the Yinka Shonibare Foundation. Residents will be asked to engage with the local communities, through public lectures, workshops, performances, exhibitions or other creative interventions.

The US painter Kehinde Wiley also founded an African residency, Black Rock, in 2019 in Dakar, Senegal. Wiley himself has a residence and studio on site, and international artists can apply for residencies lasting up to three months. There is no explicit theme, but Wiley has said that Black Rock “stands as the direct answer to my desire to have an uncontested relationship with Africa, the filling in of a large void that I share with many African-Americans.”

In Tuscany, Villa Lena Foundation’s mission is to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. It welcomes up to 40 residents (including musicians, writers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers) a year for between two weeks and two months. “The art world is self-referential, we wanted to open it up,” says Villa Lena’s founder Lena Evstafieva. Groups of up to 10 at a time are put together carefully and mix with hotel guests. Accommodation and studio space are free, while meals are subsidised. Flights and all materials are the responsibility of the artists.

Legacy residencies

A prime example of a legacy residency is the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas. It was set up in 1989 by celebrated minimalist Donald Judd, and has hosted more than 150 artists from 15 countries since its inauguration.

Another is the Atelier Calder in Saché, France, where sculptor Alexander Calder built a studio and house in the 1960s. After the artist’s death in 1976, his heirs set up the Atelier Calder to offer an invitation-only residency for a single artist, in relative seclusion. It is more solitary than most, but offers a chance to occupy Calder’s almost completely unaltered live/work space. “Artists today are required to do an enormous amount of administrative work to manage their careers,” says Alexander Rower, the Calder Foundation’s president. “Finding the time to think and make work can be quite difficult. Residencies like Atelier Calder provide much needed respite from all of that noise.”

Hybrid models

A new wave of hybrid projects is addressing the need for affordable studios, artist support and social commitment. Last month In Paris, the“artist incubator” Poush moved to a new 13,000 sq. m home in a vast industrial complex in Aubervilliers, which will host around 200 artists. Poush is not a residency per se (no accommodation is provided, and the artists pay a modest rent), but it has many of the hallmarks: an influential community of curators, taste-makers, collectors and press, plus administrative, legal, social and tax assistance. It is a one-stop professional and creative support hub.

Poush’s founders, Hervé Digne and Laure Colliex, saw a unique opportunity to partner with major property developers in Paris, beginning first in the former Fiducial building in Clichy, where a two-year term has just ended. It is, Digne says, mutually beneficial: artists badly need studios (there is a dearth of affordable spaces in Paris) and developers are under pressure to do something with empty buildings awaiting planning. Supporting the arts also offers good publicity for the developer and the development.

Thanks for Nothing, a Parisian association founded to help the art world to make positive societal impact, is currently finalising plans to develop a hugely ambitious site in the city. It opens in 2025 and will integrate refugee and commercial residential housing, an artist residency, exhibition space and an NGO incubator all in one.

This May, Tracey Emin will open applications for 40 subsidised studios in her home town of Margate. Emin describes the project as “a non-profit place of learning” and the low-rent studios, open 24 hours a day and available on a three-year contract, will be subsided by sales of her own work. “There will be lectures, tutorials, film nights and seminar groups by notable people in the art world, including myself,” she says. “It will be a platform for [the artists’] work to be seen. There will be a limited number of free studios especially for talented people who are in special circumstances.” Emin will be the constant resident artist—and a mentor. Her motivation? “I really love art, but I don’t necessarily need to hang it on my walls, I just need to know it’s being created.”

Meanwhile Sabel Gavaldon, the curator of London’s Gasworks, says its residency takes on nine UK-based artists (who live off-site and rent Arts Council-subsidised studios on long-term leases) alongside four three-month international resident artists, who are fully funded and live together in shared accommodation. Artists are put under as little pressure as possible, Gavaldon says, and given administrative support. Each of the international residencies costs around £8,500, including travel, 11 weeks’ accommodation, visa processing, living expenses, London transport and art materials.

Making connections

There are often clear connections between exposure while on a residency and subsequent opportunities for artists. The New Zealand artist Christina Pataialii credits her inclusion in this year’s New Museum Triennial in New York to a meeting with the curators when she was on residency at Gasworks in 2019.

Ibrahim Mahama, from Ghana, was at Gasworks in 2013. His case is even more telling: after his residency, the curator Okwui Enwezor included him in the 2015 edition of the Venice Biennale. Since then, he has been included in Documenta 14 and is now represented by White Cube. His blooming career has in turn allowed him to open an artist-run space, the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art, in his hometown of Tamale.

Residencies can foster friendships, learning and networking, but, crucially, they can also be a much needed site of cross-border connection. As Gavaldon puts it: “In a time of closing borders and with nationalism on the rise, international residencies promote important cultural exchange and understanding.”

• Katy Wellesley Wesley was director of the Villa Lena Foundation 2016-17

What is an Artist Residency and How Do They Work?

Artist residency programs are deep and immersive explorations of the arts. How they work is influenced by several factors, including the type of art, features of a specific program, and levels of personal preference.

An artist residency program allows artists to live and work in new environments that are different from their studios or traditional workspaces. Artists are invited to live in a different setting/environment, usually with other like-minded creative types.

The idea is that by removing ourselves from society, we can reflect and see the world in different ways, with a more refined and honed focus. Art residencies can also amount to a 24/7 crash course study, where aspiring artists can learn in-depth information in a short period, either from an instructor or from an artistic community.

Residencies are often tailored to young career artists and can have a profound impact on their artistic development and the path they take as career artists. Artists in residence might use the opportunity to tackle new projects, develop ideas, or test new methods and techniques.

Resident artists may find increased productivity levels by freeing themselves from the distractions that surround them in daily life.

Residencies offer an enormously valuable opportunity to unplug from the world, reflect, learn and produce.

Art Residency Factors

Art residencies can vary from one another in significant ways, including in size, duration, and cost.

Creative practice is different for everyone, so when we weigh residency programs, there are a lot of internal and external factors to consider. Now more than ever, there is a greater variety of options, including virtual residency, artist exchange programs, and unique studio space designed to maximize convenience.

So, what is an artist residency? It sort of depends. Here are some influencing factors:

Area of Focus

Art residencies are not for everyone; they are deep, immersive studies designed to alter perceptions and hone skills. When trying to determine what an artist residency is, artistic style and specifications can go a long way towards helping to clarify.

Art can fall into many different categories ranging from drawing, painting, and sculpting, to music, dance, and film. There is a wide array of both visual and performance arts . Picking an area of focus can be a prerequisite to a lot of residencies, although some may be more general in nature. The artist’s work needs to be carefully evaluated.

To get the most out of a residency, we must determine what we want to get out of them. Ask yourself the following questions: What type of artist am I? What new skill am I hoping to learn or improve? What is my ultimate goal?

Once we have these answers figuring out what exactly the artist residency is and what it might look like becomes clearer.

Community Oriented

In some instances, artist residencies will focus on creating artist communities through the designation of a shared space. A community-based residency would likely include up to seven or eight fellow artists. By surrounding ourselves with like-minded creative types, there is a valuable opportunity to collaborate and bounce ideas off each other.

The level of interaction in this type of residency can vary quite a bit. While in some instances artists might live and work together, in other cases, they may find a bit more solitude with their own rooms and studio spaces.

Learning fresh perspectives can be a valuable part of the artistic process. Artists can forge life-long connections with each other in a shared residency and gain influences that might drastically impact their work in the years to come.

Location can also play a significant role in many artist residencies. There are many unique opportunities for aspiring arts professionals, including getting the chance to see the world with study abroad programs that provide the opportunity to explore new settings and cultures.

Artist in residence programs can range from vibrant urban settings to remote wilderness. Programs can include different locations such as coastal towns, mountain peaks, city parks, or even just a basic city studio. Artist residencies can span a vast array of diverse landscapes and settings.

Ultimately the location is significant not just for accessibility or the art itself but also for establishing the mood and temperament.

Time and Cost

While artist residencies provide an escape, part of determining how they work is understanding different logistical scenarios. Some residences are expensive, some are free, and some will even pay artists.

The level of funding can also significantly impact the resources at hand, cost of living, and stipends. These details are essential to consider for young artists when weighing different residency programs and figuring out how they work.

The timeframe is another important consideration. Some residency programs may be as short as a week, while others could go on for months. Artists need to determine how much time they can (or want) to commit to a residency.

What Else Should Artists Consider?

Hopefully, now you have a good idea of answering the question, “what is an artist residency?” We have seen how they vary and how different residences might work.

While art residencies can vary in scope and substance, artists must approach them with the right mindset to get the most out of the experience.

Art professionals should come in with an open mind, ready to absorb information, take notes and ask questions. Art residencies are first and foremost about the learning process. Those eager and knowledgeable about the subject matter will have a leg up. It is also vital to approach some aspects of your residency with a blank slate to fully embrace the process.

Artist residencies are unique experiences that allow for discovery and personal growth. Residency programs should not be viewed solely through the lens of career advancement or resume boosters, as they are about so much more.

If a residency is not the right fit for you, consider applying for different types of art grants that may be more suitable. Grants are a great way to get funding for your art career, and don’t necessarily require relocating like a residency might.

Picking the Right Artist Residency

Early career artists should weigh all of these things when they seek a residency and envision what it might look like.

There is no right and wrong approach to a residency. It is up to the artist to determine what they seek to get from the experience as they forge their own path.

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Artist Residencies – A Guide to Finding Artistic Residency Programs

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Are you an artist looking for a unique experience, something that can help you develop professionally, grow your creativity, or simply learn something new? Then, you should consider artist residencies. These artistic residency programs are available locally as well as all around the world.

Table of Contents

1.1 What Questions to Ask When Considering an Art Residency
1.2 How Are Artist Residencies Funded?
1.3 Where Do You Find Artist Residencies?
2 How to Apply for Artist Residencies
3 Tips for Having the Best Artist Residency Experience
4.1 What Is an Artist Residency?
4.2 How Are Artist Residencies Funded?
4.3 How Do You Apply for Artist Residencies?
4.4 Should You Document the Artwork Done at a Residency?

What Is an Artist Residency?

Artist residencies are places artists can go to, where they can center their attention solely on their work. They can remove themselves from everyday life and their normal routine to focus on art. However, artistic residencies can be more than a simple retreat, and be something that helps them develop professionally and can aid in launching a new career.

Artist residencies have been around for many years and can be traced as far back as the 16 th century in Europe, where art academies appear. There have been many surveys done, asking artists what their main aim is for attending an artist residency. These surveys reveal that most artists see artist residencies as a way to develop professionally, followed by it being a way to support and grow creativity. Lastly, artistic residencies, are seen as places where an artist can become part of a community of like-minded individuals.

Artistic residencies offer environments that encourage artists to focus on their work and provide artists with lodging and other proper art facilities and exposure to different worlds and cultures. Artists can connect with others from different fields of art and get to know other artists from different countries. Residency programs differ from one to another, some offer two to four-week opportunities, while others can go up to six months to an entire year.

Each art residency program can be large or small, it can be an established program, or it might be more experimental. Each program will also have its own unique environment, and some may specialize in a particular discipline, while others are open to a variety of art forms and disciplines. There are also varying lodging or housing facilities, application procedures, and financial resources.

Artistic residencies can be for most ages, but many of them are often aimed more at the younger generation of artists, to create a significant impression for future works. Artists have the opportunity to explore new locations and enjoy working with different mediums and materials. The benefits of joining artistic residency programs extend way past the residency time itself. What the artists learn, they can take with them and use the experience and knowledge gained to improve their artwork at home.

Residencies help an artist create new works, but they also help artists consider what to create, and how they will achieve this and will make them look closer at their work in a certain way. Some residencies focus more on providing a more individual approach, while others offer more of a collaborative approach.

A few artistic residencies also include visiting speakers, trips, and other events, while others are more isolated, and the artist gets to spend more time alone. So, when choosing an artistic residency, it is a lot about what you wish to get out of it. Some emerging artist residencies, for example, many of the more contemporary art residencies also focus on themes and work to pursue a certain outcome for that particular theme.

You can also find residencies that have a variety of art forms, from writers and composers to painters and photographers. So, consider who you would like to spend your time with when selecting an art residency.

What Questions to Ask When Considering an Art Residency

Since artistic residency programs are so diverse, and you are not sure of what facilities there are, you should ask some pertinent questions to make sure you know what is involved and what to expect. You need to know what is provided by the hosts and if you need to pay for anything. Here are some basic questions to consider.

Always check to see if the residency includes accommodation and a studio , as not all of them do.
Can you have family and friends over for visits?
How is the accessibility , do you need to climb stairs or is there a lift, are there accessible ablution facilities and is there public transport available?
You can ask for images of the facilities, the places where you will be living as well as working.
Make sure to check out other basic facilities like electricity, temperature controls, running water, and lighting, is there internet, and is the workspace suitable for your needs?
If there is a studio available, when can you access it , and does it include access on weekends and evenings?

What kind of art residency do you want? Do you want open spaces or do you prefer to be in the city?
Is there an admission fee and are there extra fees for things like using the internet or other facilities?
Is there a stipend or will the artist be paid for participation?
How long has the artist residency opportunity been active?
Are the meals provided for the artists, do artists have to keep the accommodation clean themselves, or is this also provided?
Are all the art materials provided or is this an extra cost?

How Are Artist Residencies Funded?

Artistic residencies can be difficult to get, so you should make the best of the opportunities that come your way. Residencies can be expensive and offer a variety of experiences, so you should choose wisely. In general, the most popular residencies are organized by various foundations, and these are often sponsored, meaning they are free. These types of residencies might even provide a small income.

However, all of this makes them more popular and so trying to get in becomes more competitive. Public funding for artists is difficult to get, as there are so many artists who apply.

Other artistic residencies are run by artists, and you are required to pay a certain fee, and the accommodation and facilities can vary considerably. This is why doing some research and asking questions is important. You might find that some residencies may even ask you to donate some of your artwork once the residency is completed. Others might ask for presentations, so make sure to get a clear picture of what is involved, both for costs and other requirements.

Whatever residency you choose, they all should have a contract agreement that includes everything that is being offered. If you cannot find one, and you still wish to apply, you can email them and ask for all the information and confirm if the email and information are correct. Make sure to agree upon any payment terms for fees or grants, and this includes any deposit required. Always have an agreement in writing, which is especially needed if applying for a residency outside the United States.

Where Do You Find Artist Residencies?

There are artistic residency programs that span all forms and fields, providing the artist with varying environments and allowing them to shape and grow their techniques. There are many artist residencies in the US, and around the world that cater to all types of artists. Many of the residencies are listed on these sites, and you can join their mailing lists to keep apprised of what residencies are available Globally and in the United States.

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In the United States, you have a wide variety of established and emerging artist residencies from those that cater to artists who enjoy outdoor spaces like the Grand Canyon to well-known locations like the Woodstock Guild in New York, where Bob Dylan was a participant.

Residency Opportunities by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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How to Apply for Artist Residencies

The various criteria and funding for art residencies vary greatly among programs. When it comes to applying to artistic residencies, applications usually involve submitting project proposals, resumes, a letter of motivation, and other documentation. Some programs are designed for specific works and may have some restrictions, while others give artists free rein to do what they want.

Before applying, an artist should ask themselves why they want to participate in a residency.

This can help to specify your area of work and can help to narrow down your choices when searching for a residency. For instance, you can look for a residency that focuses on landscapes in the United States. So, when it comes to artist residencies in the US, you might want to include the National Parks system.

If you have a family and regular work, the residency should be able to fit around these other responsibilities. Think about the environment you like working in or want to try out. Do you work best in the country or an urban location, for instance?

Once you have decided on what and where you might want to do more research into the program and where it is situated. Look for reviews and check what other artists are saying about what they have experienced.

Many of the artistic residencies have requirements that you need to follow. For example, they may require you to exhibit your work at the end of your time there, which might require collaboration with other artists, you might have to teach or provide community workshops, or there is a specific theme involved. However, other programs offer you freedom of work and time, and there is no obligation towards the host. Although often there is some form of conditions that must be met.

Many residency opportunities offer application guidelines, which include documentation such as a resume or curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation, however, each program can have its own set of rules and requirements. Many of the programs are planned ahead of time, so consider this when planning a residency.

The application can take time and perseverance, so take time to check the information required. Once you have the information, you can then formulate your letter of motivation, which should align with the particular program. The choice you make should match your needs and expectations. The proposal should also be authentic, and applicable to the program you want to join. So, you can use some information to send out to multiple programs, but make sure to change the proposal to fit the criteria of the specific residency.

Unless you are a well-known and popular artist, the chance of rejection is quite possible. The answer, keep applying. Some artists apply to hundreds of artistic residency opportunities. Many of the residencies have an application fee, so read the requirements, and if you are not eligible, do not even bother to apply, you will just be wasting your money.

However, those programs that have a fee, are mostly less competitive. Try a few of these that you are eligible for, build up a resume, and then go for the more prestigious organizations that only take a few artists each time. Remember to do your research and identify an organization’s guidelines before applying. Gaining experience in a specific residency can also advance a professional reputation.

Also, any professional as well as personal relationships formed during the residency are important and can open doors to new opportunities.

Tips for Having the Best Artist Residency Experience

There are many practical tips and advice you can follow to help you have the best art residency experience. Of course, some artists have a lot of experience, and reading up on some artists who write about their experiences is a good idea. If you have other personal and financial responsibilities, consider a shorter residency that will not take up too much time or money.

Consider keeping notes or a diary of your experiences. This way you can work out the best working conditions and then try to recreate the same when you return home. When at a residency, do not be afraid to ask questions, if you do not understand something, or something is not working as it should, the staff is there to help.

As important as it is to work on your art and get it done, it is also good to take your time and enjoy the moment. Doing this may even help you to improve your creativity. Explore the surrounding area and enjoy what there is on offer.

Artistic residencies are mainly there for exploring and making art, but it is also something to help improve your chances at career advancement. However, you should not expect to get a gallery exhibition offer as soon as the residency ends. Focus more on the creative process, forming connections, and becoming part of a supportive community of creatives. Here are a few more recommended tips and ideas.

Apply to as many residencies as you can during the year , and if rejected try again. Some artists have only gotten accepted after trying a few times.
Many times, approval relies on a strong portfolio, this means that whatever stage you are, whether just starting or a seasoned artist, you can apply.
You might think it is about creating more art pieces but you should not feel pressure to do a whole lot of new work. It is about how you grow in your art and not how productive you can be.
Learn all about the program and what is on offer before applying.
Make goals but do not plan ahead too much, as you might find you have to adapt and try new things.
Socialize and have fun , which could lead to great friendships and other opportunities.

So, if you are an artist who loves to try new things and you also like to travel, then applying to various artistic residency programs should be on your list of things to do. This type of artistic adventure should not be missed!

Frequently Asked Questions

Artist residencies provide new and exciting environments for an artist to work in. These types of residencies provide a space away from the normal day-to-day routine, where artists can focus on growing and developing their talent.

Various foundations usually provide free residencies, and sometimes also come with a small stipend. However, these are quite difficult to get in as you have quite a bit of competition. Other residencies can be run by artists, who then require a fee for the accommodation and other materials.

How Do You Apply for Artist Residencies?

First, you need to find out what residency is right for you, then do some research, and always read the requirements and application thoroughly. You can then gather your information, motivation letter, proposal, and resumé. Make sure it is a tailored application for the specific residency. Review and get feedback, and then submit your application.

Should You Document the Artwork Done at a Residency?

Yes, it is important to document and share the work you have done. You can do this by writing about your experiences, taking photos and videos, and creating a blog where you can introduce your projects.

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