Artists in residence
[2008 Artists in residence schedule]
The Glen Arbor Art Association offers several creative residencies each year. In cooperation with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, participants will work at Thoreson Farm, a farmstead in the historic Port Oneida district of the National Lakeshore. Its newly remodeled buildings provide studio space and overlook open fields and woodlands. The National Lakeshore includes several miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline, wooded hills and the Crystal River. The purpose of our residencies is to provide visiting artists with a respite from daily responsibilities to enable them to concentrate on their work.
We Provide Housing
Housing will be provided a few miles south of Thoreson Farm in the village of Glen Arbor in a one person apartment in the newly constructed in-town Art Association Building. The apartment includes a small bath, a limited "galley" kitchen, a bedroom and a small living room/workspace. This space is particularly suited for work by writers, musicians and composers. Visual artists usually prefer the elbow room at Thoreson Farm. Resident artists will need to bring linens for a double bed and towels. The small refrigerator is quite limited but two markets and many wonderful restaurants are within easy walking distance.
Who May Apply?
Residencies are considered in writing, visual arts, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, music, philosophy and creative research. The selection committee will consider requests in light of suitability for our present facilities. Artists who are chosen are expected to make a presentation to the community during their residency on the second Thursday evening of their stay. Artists may be asked, but will not be required, to donate one piece of work created during their residencies to the Glen Arbor Art Association.
How About Dates?
Residencies can be from two weeks to one month in duration. Residencies of one week may be requested but are not advised, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the area. Applications may be submitted until March 1 for the season (May - October) of the same year. They will be reviewed promptly after the submission deadline. The season may be extended through fall and winter, with work space limited to the apartment, for writers, musicians, and other practitioners of creative artistic and intellectual pursuits. Residencies are subject to scheduling availability that does not conflict with ongoing art classes in the Art Center and at Thoreson Farm.
How To Apply?
To apply for a residency, please send a letter with a brief bio stating your intent for the time spent in a residency. Include three samples of your work in an appropriate format. Visual artists should send at least five photos of current work. Any artist who has an active website is encouraged to submit the url address.
Residences are scheduled from Sunday AM to Saturday AM. When applying, please note your preference for dates. All mailed material should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail applications to the attention of the Artist in Residence Program at bottom.