Group Residencies are the focal point of our center.
But… We are a new center and are starting out slow. We plan to begin offering group residencies starting in 2026. For 2025 We will be hosting Self-Guided Residencies only. Click on the tab above to learn more!
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Our residency center supports emerging to mid career artists of all disciplines. For each cohort we aim to accept a diverse group of artists across multiple disciplines. You are free to use your time at the residency in the manner that you need in order to further your practice. This can mean anything between applying with a proposal and working on that project the entire time, to applying with the intention to freely explore who you are as an artist, away from what you have done in the past.
Group residencies consist of a cohort of up to 6 artists for up to 4 weeks. When we release our annual calls you will be able to see group sizes and time slots available. Artists will be chosen for the group residency with an eye to what they will add to each session, and how each person in the group will complement each other the best.
If you would like a shorter residency, or are applying as a collaborative team please check out the information for the self guided residency.
Our goal is to give artists the space and time to explore on their own, away from the constraints of daily life. Within this context, we also value the importance of community. The group residencies are communal by nature. That does not mean that you have to be an overly social person, work alongside anyone else, or participate in group activities. It simply means that we are all here on this property, in a communal situation, and what you have to add to the wider whole, is simply who you are.
We are excited to give artists this chance to work within a larger group. We believe that exposure to unexpected ideas and techniques, allows artists to grow their work in unforeseen directions. We hope to foster conversations between artists that not only inform their work, but also provide advice and experience, that can help their practice grow into the future.
What to expect while here
Within a day of arrival there will be a group tour of the grounds and orientation for what to expect during the residency. We will have a casual presentation that allows you to introduce yourself to us and the other members of the cohort, and gives you a brief chance to talk about your practice and what your goals are for the residency.
Throughout your stay, breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided for you to take on your own time. We have a sit down communal meal for dinner. While it is not mandatory to attend every communal dinner, it is a basic part of our residency and allows residents to take a break from work and wind down and get to know each other.
Towards the end of the main group residency, we invite the public in for an Open Studios event. This gives residents the opportunity to interact with the community and share what they have been working on. As we forge relationships with the numerous galleries and art centers around Maine, it will also allow residents to gain exposure for their work, and to learn more about Maine’s vibrant art scene.
If you have accessibility issues and need to bring an aide with you, your aide will have access to the same accommodations and meals as the rest of the cohort.