I think we’d ALL like one of those!!

I applied at the Montana Artists Refuge last summer, sent in an application and letter outlining why the residency would help me as an artist and images of my work. They got back to me a few months later and much to my surprise, I was accepted! They seem to be having no trouble filling the 4 spots per month that they offer. Montana Artists Refuge is really an Artist’s Colony rather than a true residency program. Unlike fully-funded residencies, I did have to pay for my apartment. Because they are non-profit, they cannot charge a residency fee so they make up some of their costs by having artists pay a reduced rent. I had a full kitchen so I did all of my cooking. There are many colonies/residencies out there that I am researching…I’m hoping to apply to some fully-funded ones next time. They will house you, feed you and some will even pay a small stipend! This website, http://www.washingtonart.com/beltway/resid1.html, lists artist colonies and residencies all over the country, what the requirements are and the costs, if any. Good info for any artists wanting to get away to paint.