Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat Artist Residency, Laceyville, United States — 3 Reviews 4.0/5
Visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists apply for a residency providing three weeks of studio time and housing in a rural Pennsylvania setting, mid-May through end of September.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Free residency (no application or attendance fees); limited need-based grants available.
- Location
- Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat, Laceyville, Pennsylvania
About
Overview
The Ora Lerman Charitable Trust's Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat offers a serene and inspiring environment for visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists to focus on their creative work. Located in Laceyville, PA, the retreat operates from mid-May to the end of September. The retreat encourages both individual artists and groups from various disciplines to apply, fostering a space for personal projects, collaborative endeavors, or both.
Residency Details
Residencies are typically three weeks in length. Artists choose between two distinct residency locations: the church (a more intimate setting for up to two residents) or the farmhouse (a communal atmosphere with space for three to four residents). Both locations include studio space and housing.
Who May Apply
Open to visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists. Individual artists and groups may apply. The retreat offers special encouragement for applicants from historically marginalized communities.
Facilities
- Private or shared studio space
- Private or shared housing with kitchen facilities
- Common spaces
- Gardens
- Laundry facilities
Cost & Support
The retreat operates without any application or attendance fees. Soaring Gardens is committed to inclusivity and offers a limited number of need-based grants.
Program Dates
Mid-May to the end of September.
- Award
- Free residency (no application or attendance fees); limited need-based grants available.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists; special encouragement for applicants from historically marginalized communities.
- Audience
- Visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists; individuals and groups from various disciplines.
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