Residency Structure

Duration: minimum 7 Days

Participants: One artist per residency session

Location: Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Studio Access: Dedicated workspace. Accommodates 2d, 3d, and time based mediums

Tools and Equipment: basic power tools, miter saw, table saw, 3d printer, cricut, photo printer

Accommodation: private bedroom, bathroom and shared access to home amenities

Cost: ~free~

Residents structure their time how they see fit. Flexiblity around working schedules. While the host maintains a regular work schedule during the day, artists have access to their workspace throughout the residency and are encouraged to pursue independent research, production and exploration of the sourrounding nature. 

Environment

Situated within the Ozark landscape, on the side of a mountain, the residency provides an intimate look at the natural landscape surrounding it. A quick 20 minute hike through the woods will take you to the summit. We encourage artists who stay to explore the landscape. The setting provides opportunities for observation, research, and reflection while remaining close to the cultural resources and amenities of Northwest Arkansas. Well suited for artists whose practices benefit from focused periods of solitude, location-based research, writing, drawing, moving image, object making, or experimental forms of making. 

The Mountain is home to a number of cats. All are friendly and vaccinated. There are two cats that live indoors, three outdoors. If allergies are an issue, please consider this. In addition to the mountain cats there's a group of hens producing fresh eggs daily and a variety of wildlife; deer, raccoons, possums, snakes and the rare coyote and bobcat. We ask that you use best practices when living in close proximity to these animals. 

Public Programing

Each residency concludes with a public-facing event that provides an opportunity to share work, research, or ideas developed during the stay. The event is determined by the resident and details finalized in collaboration with the hosts. 

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