About the Open Call

The Communal Artists-in-Residence Program at Byrdcliffe provides artists with the opportunity to live and work in a historic art colony. The program emphasizes communal living and requires residents to be prepared for forest life, including potential wildlife encounters with bears and squirrels. Residents are strongly encouraged to have a vehicle as laundry facilities are off-campus. The residency has limited ADA accessibility and does not allow children under 18 or pets.

What is Offered

Residency including communal housing and studio space in a historic forest setting.

Requirements

Submission of CV, work samples, two references, bio, artist statement, and project proposal. No children under 18 or pets. Car strongly encouraged. Artists must follow current CDC and local health guidelines.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via Submittable and include a CV or creative resume, work samples, contact information for two references, a brief bio, an artist statement, and a project proposal.