Ponder Residency
For the Ponder Residency, we do not impose any expectations of productivity on the artists. There are no project or production requirements. We think it's important to normalize rest, idea generation, gestation, and time for artists to just be present without the expectations of output. As artists ourselves, we understand how important it is to plant the seeds of creativity and to have time to explore and cultivate ideas. Applications Closed
Who is it for:
Parent and caretaker artists, artists with day jobs, and anyone who needs rest, experimentation, or space to just be, without an expected outcome.
What a stay looks like:
No productivity or project requirements. Time to rest, generate ideas, and be present. A solitary residency, one resident at a time. Access to indoor studio, outdoor nature library, kitchenette, treehouse, Book Shed, willow den, and 4.5 acres of private land.
Logistics:
1 Week Residency - Monday - Sunday / April - Mid October
Residency plus accommodations - Stay onsite in our Creekside Caravan
or
Residency only - A great option for locals or those who prefer more traditional lodging.
Pricing:
Residency + Overnight Accommodations = $500
Residency only = $400
Holding and Security Deposit = $150
Each year we offer 1-2 need based scholarships. That info will be shared when we open our call for applications
We understand the financial considerations artists face, and that's why we diligently work to minimize costs while maximizing the value we offer. If you're seeking grants or funding opportunities, we're more than willing to provide letters of acceptance and any necessary documentation to help you secure financial support.
Before applying, please read our FAQs for important info.
“I am an artist with multiple disabilities and this residency was perfect for me. Shannon was communicative and caring, asking questions that were supportive and un-intrusive. There weren't requirements for productivity, which meant I could work as slowly as my body needed me to, and I was offered a scholarship, which made it possible to do this work that had been waiting a long time for a forested space just like this. I was cozy enough in the studio that I was able to be there all day. The forested space is just big enough that you can feel alone when you want to, and just small enough that you don't have to go far to do so. Would recommend for chronically-ill artists like myself. - Juliet J. - Duarte, CA
