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Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Photo by Chris Maddox.
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uch like a great summer vacation, residencies provide artists with a departure from the quotidian, the opportunity to reflect and reimagine their work – and a healthy dose of playtime. For artists participating in a residency removed from their home state, a new locale can inspire and enrich creative output. There are residencies for artists of every age and at every stage of career. Some offer the chance to work with new materials, or new subjects. Some entice with the promise of solitude, others with the excited glow of collaboration and like-minded community. No two are alike. And while there are residencies that focus on output, suited to those bursting with ideas, don’t underestimate those that advocate for la dolce far niente, or the sweetness of doing nothing, when attempting to cajole creativity out of its winter den. For those without the freedom or inclination
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to hole up in a cabin for the season, many organizations offer short-term workshops, ranging from one day to several weeks. These workshops also present the opportunity to try a new technique or freshen a disused skill. Whether one dreams of escaping to the sea, to the woods, or to the Alaskan wilds, of painting, sculpting, or sewing, the following compilation of residencies and workshops is sure to pique one’s interest.
Alaska Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat Mid-May through September Dates and registration deadlines vary. Chulitna Lodge on Lake Clark in southcentral Nondalton, Alaska is accessible only by fly-in and is 180 miles from the nearest road. The Lodge’s mission is to share a love for responsible exploration and to pass forward
the value of maintaining such wild places. The Wilderness Retreat at the Lodge’s Research Institute seeks to provide time, space, clarity and facilities for all creative professionals and researchers to make and meditate. Open to any creative from artists to writers to scientists, from professionals to hobbyists, this remote location is sure to inspire. Four retreats are available: fellowships, work-studies, artist residencies and honorary residencies, with varying fees and responsibilities. Visit the website for more information on each package. Lake Clark, Nondalton, AK Winter: (303) 829-5772 Summer: (907) 781-3144 director@chulitnalodge.com chulitnalodge.com
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Massachuetts Cuttyhunk Island Residencies for Artists and Writers Artists: June 12–19, September 3–11 Writers: May 28–June 4, September 15–22 Application deadlines vary. Cuttyhunk Island, the outermost of the Elizabeth Islands, is home to the Cuttyhunk Island Artist and Writers Residencies each spring and summer. On an island just a mileand-a-half long and three-quarters of a mile wide, this program offers artists and writers time to focus on their work in a beautiful and remote setting, far from the distractions of everyday life. 2019 will offer a Landscape Oil Painting workshop with Suzanne Brooker in June, and visiting artist Margaret Bowland and guest speaker Dexter Wimberly in September. For writers, 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist Hernan Diaz will lead the spring workshop. Held at the Avalon Inn, the program includes lodging, workshops, meals and round-trip ferry transportation. The Avalon Inn, Cuttyhunk Island, MA (508) 997-8388 cuttyhunkislandresidency.com
faculty offers classes for all ages in woodworking, fashion, fiber arts, book arts, drawing, painting, and other crafts and fine arts. Regular classes are offered throughout the year, while in the summer the school offers both week-long programs for children and summer intensives for adults, ranging from two days to two weeks for focused study. Scholarships are available, particularly for children and teens. See website for the full listing of available classes. 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA (617) 524-3313
info@eliotschool.org eliotschool.org Fine Arts Work Center Workshops from June 9–August 23 Dates and registration deadlines vary. The Summer Workshop program at the Fine Arts Work Center offers nearly 100 weeklong workshops taught by some of the most respected and renowned artists and writers today. Past workshops have included creative writing, improvisational painting, portrait
Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts Dates and registration deadlines vary. Located in a historic building in the easily accessible Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, the Eliot School inspires lifelong learning in creativity and craftsmanship. The excellent Tanalian Mountain sunset on Lake Clark, Alaska, at Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat. Photo by Mara Bartlett Asenjo.
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painting, watercolor, printmaking, figure drawing, anatomy drawing, landscape drawing, photography, fiction, poetry, memoir, songwriting, and more. Students, staff and faculty form a supportive and inspiring community, and the combination of creative writers and visual artists paves the way for cross-genre dialogue and collaboration. 24 Pearl St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-9960 fawc.org/summer The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts Dates and registration deadlines vary. Located on the shore of Beverly Harbor, the Furniture Making Program at the Furniture
Institute of Massachusetts is dedicated to preserving the art of classical woodworking techniques as well as exploring contemporary furniture design and construction. Take advantage of the rich heritage of New England with student visits to area museums and historic homes. FIM offers both full- and part-time programs throughout the year, weekend and night classes, and a summer program. Classes include such topics as tool sharpening clinics, making doors and installing hinges and locks, chair restoration, traditional upholstery, veneering, and live edge slab tables. 116 Water St., Beverly, MA (978) 922-0615 furnituremakingclasses.com
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Students at Vermont Woodworking School learn to design furniture using Solidworks in the school’s 12-seat computer lab. Photo by Amanda Tingaud.
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Ceramics • Writing • Culinary Printmaking • Horticulture Painting • Jewelry • Sculpture Photography • Mixed Media
July 8 – August 2
Applications available January 1
13th Annual International Encaustic Conference
Beverly/Metro Boston
Provincetown, MA May 31– June 2, 2019 Keynote Speaker: Judy Pfaff
Paid for in part by the Provincetown VSB & MCC
Pre / Post Workshops May 28 – June 6
Edgewood Farm Spring Residencies March • April • May 2019 Deadline January 15 Writers • Painters • Printmakers • Sculptors
10 Meetinghouse Rd / 3 Edgewood Way Truro, MA www.castlehill.org • 508-349-7511
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Open Studio Residency
A two week interdisciplinary program Fully funded and open to emerging and established artists
Application deadline: March 1, 2019 haystack-mtn.org
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Montserrat College of Art Dates and registration deadlines vary. Deadline for Italy Summer Intensive: February 15 Montserrat offers several summer programs for adults, teens, and children, both in Beverly and abroad. Travel programs include a onemonth trip to Vitbero, Italy to study art, while the Summer Seminar is a four-week residential program designed for community college students or other students with some college experience looking for an immersive art college experience. The pre-college program offers a three-week residential experience designed for high school students aged 16 or older who want to enhance their portfolios for
art college, and introduces teens to on-campus living. The Youth STEAM Program provides youth grades 3–12 opportunities to experience hands-on learning in a safe environment. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) classes incorporate creativity, problemsolving, collaboration, and presentation. Workshops run throughout the summer in the continuing education program, geared towards students of all levels of skill. See website for further details. 23 Essex St., Beverly, MA (978) 921-4242 montserrat.edu
Northeast Art Workshop Retreats Dates and registration deadlines vary. All are welcome at Northeast Art’s workshops, taught by accomplished artistinstructors at every skill level. Offerings include watercolor, acrylic, encaustic, oil, cold wax, printmaking, mixed media and more. All workshops include an optional morning gentle yoga/meditation and a studio-to-beach walk. Classes generally consist of lectures and demonstrations combined with student practice time, both indoors and out, including mentoring and constructive group critiques. Check website for details on specific classes. Located in Gloucester, America’s oldest working art
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Now enrolling for summer residencies and workshops in furniture-making and turning.
Summer Intensives Fiber | Fashion | Wood | Printmaking Rick Angus, Eva Camacho, Merill Comeau, Malika Green, Kristina Goransson, Mihoko Wakabayashi and more 802-849-2013
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Summer Workshops 119 Ripley Road Cohasset, MA
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Take a workshop in Provincetown. The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts Beverly, MA
Visit www.paam.org to learn more
1 & 2-Week Summer Workshops PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM 460 COMMERCIAL STREET | PROVINCETOWN | MA www.PAAM.ORG
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colony and original seaport, just 30 miles north of Boston. 19 Kettle Cove Ln. Bldg. C7, Gloucester, MA (978) 729-4970 northeastartworkshops.com Provincetown Art Association and Museum Dates and registration deadlines vary. PAAM began over 100 years ago as a collaboration between local artists and townspeople as a place to exhibit and collect local artists, and to provide educational and cultural programs. 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 are available year-round, single-session to multi-week, in painting, photography, mixed media and more. Scholarships are available to youths and Cape Cod resident-artists. 46 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-1750 kiah@paam.org paam.org South Shore Art Center Dates and registration deadlines vary. Located south of Boston in Cohasset, MA, this non-profit features gallery and studio space, exhibitions, sales, courses, workshops and community outreach programs. Founded in 1954, the Center is dedicated to enriching the community through education in and engagement with the arts. While the annual Arts Festival draws thousands of area visitors
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to Cohasset each June, classes and workshops are held throughout the year and range from one day to several weeks in length. All skill levels, artistic inclination and ages are welcome, with offerings including everything from basic drawing and painting to advanced ceramics. Visit the website for a complete list of programs available. 119 Ripley Rd., Cohasset, MA (781) 383-2787 info@ssac.org ssac.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 Cape Cod Bay, this location provides an inspirational and meditative backdrop that enhances the workshop experience. The wide range of workshops taught by distinguished faculty includes encaustic, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and more. Several encaustic workshops will be offered in May and June to accompany the 13th Annual Encaustic Conference (May 31–June 2). The Truro Center also runs a three-month winter ceramics residency at Castle Hill, and two terms of an artist-in-residence program at its Edgewood Farm location, situated on nearly eight acres of farmland in Truro, running from March–May and October–December. See website for complete listings and registration details for classes, conference and residencies. Scholarships and work-study are available.
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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.
10 Meetinghouse Rd., Truro, MA (508) 349-7511 castlehill.org
Maine 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 is an international craft school offering a summer conference, two-week residency, and one- and two-week intensive studio-based workshops in a variety of craft media including clay, glass, metals, paper, blacksmithing, weaving, woodworking and more. Workshops are open to adults of all skill levels 18 years or older. Classes 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. 89 Haystack School Dr., Deer Isle, ME (207) 348-2306 haystack-mtn.org 26 Split Rock Cove Summer Art Workshops Residency available year round, workshops are ongoing. 26 Split Rock is an artists’ retreat offering workshops in art-making and writing, studio space, and a rental apartment for artists and writers. Located on three acres overlooking the coast of Maine, this is a perfect place for those
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FOR EMERGING WRITERS & VISUAL ARTISTS Seven-month Fellowships for 10 visual artists and 10 writers – October to May. Fellows receive living and work space with a monthly stipend. FAWC .O RG/ F E L LOWS H I P S
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MARTY DAVIS, Stream IX (detail), 2012, acrylic on panel, 8” x 8”
The Fine Arts Work Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Work Center facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
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looking for a peaceful, nurturing environment. Split Rock knows that making art requires both solitude and community. The Artist Retreat apartment boats 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. 26 Split Rock Cv., South Thomaston, ME (207) 596-7624 sandy@26splitrockcove.com 26splitrockcove.com Coastal Maine Art Workshops Dates: Vary by course. Deadline: First come, first served. Coastal Maine Art Workshops offers two studio locations, in Belfast and Rockport, and plenty of plein air painting. With access to city scenes, quaint New England fishing villages, working harbors and rocky coves, there is no shortage of scenic vistas. Studios have water views and individual workspaces, and classes carpool to outdoor painting sites. Classes, which run through the summer and fall, are taught by professional artists and include watercolor, oils, acrylic, or whatever medium you would like to use. See website for complete listings, and check back often for updates and new classes. P.O. Box 845, Camden, ME (207) 594-4813 info@cmaworkshops.com cmaworkshops.com
Vermont 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 Whether in need of a period of focused labor, or a month of staring uninterrupted at sea and sky, these residencies and workshops can be a boon to personal and professional creative clarity. Resolve this New Year to set aside time to pursue the muse, and find your beach—whether that beach is the top of a mountain, or a blank canvas in a light-filled studio. Now that Art New England has presented the options, only one question remains: which will you choose?
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, 2019
More info at chulitnalodge.com/artists
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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
Coastal Maine Art Workshops Rockland & Beyond PO Box 845 Camden ME 04843
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Belfast ME July 8-12: JOHN HOAR wc/plein air/studio July 15-19: STERLING EDWARDS wc/studio July 29-Aug 2. TONY VAN HASSELT AWS wc/plein air Aug 5-19: LARRY MOORE oils plus/plein air/studio Rockland ME July 22-26: JANET ROGERS AWS wc/studio Aug 12-16: DAN MARSHALL AWS wc/plein air Aug 19-23: ANDY EVANSEN wc/plein air Aug 26-30: KEN DeWAARD any/plein air Sept 2-6: DAVID P CURTIS oils/plein air Sept 9-13: MARC HANSON oils /plein air 16-20. RAY & PEGGI KROLL ROBERTS any/plein air/studio Sept 23-27: COLLEY WHISSON Sept 30-Oct 4: JOHN WILSON oils/plein air/studio
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