Villa Barr Art Park Artist In Residency 2027
Submit a portfolio of up to 10 works, artist bio, artist statement, and project proposal for a residency offering studio space, stipends, and public engagement opportunities.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 38 days left
- Entry fee
- $20
- Award
- $500
- Location
- Novi, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Mar 1, 2027 → Nov 30, 2027
About
Overview
Villa Barr Art Park Artist Residency in Novi, Michigan offers a unique retreat for artists to create and explore. Located on four acres of landscaped grounds in the countryside outside Detroit, the residency provides private studio space, onsite housing for selected visiting artists, and access to wood and metal-working tools. The property was sculptor David Barr's dream house and studio.
Residency Dates & Sessions
- March–May 2027
- June–August 2027
- September–November 2027
What's Included
- Private studio space (visiting artist uses home studio; local artist uses separate outbuilding studio)
- $500 materials stipend for all residents
- $500 travel stipend for visiting artists (out-of-area artists)
- Onsite housing for visiting artists in architect-designed home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, kitchen, living/dining area, and grand piano
- Access to wood and metal-working tools
Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age. Open to international artists.
Application Requirements
You'll need to prepare a portfolio of up to 10 works, a brief artist bio, an artist statement, and a project proposal. Strong project proposals state a clear vision for how you will engage with the public. Your public engagement could take many forms, including hands-on workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, or permanent or temporary installation-based projects suitable for display in a public park. Great proposals additionally engage with Villa Barr Art Park grounds, gardens, history, or studio in thoughtful and creative ways.
Media & Submission Limit
- Images: up to 10
- Audio: up to 6
- Video: up to 3
- Total assets: 6–10
- Maximum 3 submissions per applicant
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: September 15, 2026
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 248-347-8509
- Award
- $500 materials stipend; visiting artists also awarded $500 travel stipend
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- The residency seeks artists to develop public engagement projects that thoughtfully engage with Villa Barr Art Park's grounds, gardens, history, and studios through workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, or installations.
- Eligibility
- Open to international artists, 18 years of age or older.
- Audience
- International artists
- Contact
- [email protected]
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