Artists, writers and creative folk can now apply for a 2024 residency retreat on our Hartley Hill commons in Westminster, VT. The current Open Call application period is April 15 – May 15th, 2024. We only accept applications during our open call periods, but proposals for retreats and residencies can be submitted year round through our Proposal Form or contacting us at hello@insitupolyculture.org.

During a self-directed residency at In Situ Polyculture, focus and work at your own pace, rest in the peaceful rural setting, and enjoy being in a small creative cohort with access to the beautiful land and wonderful local communities of Saxtons River, Bellows Falls, and other surrounding Southern Vermont villages.

Between 2-6 artists can work on-site at a time; 2-3 if the artists are solo workers with great need for private space, and up to 6 if those in the group are collaborators, looking for a more social experience, and enjoy shared accommodations. Group Retreats for groups of up to 10 are also available if off-site housing is utilized with one of our partner inns, or for local artists who live nearby and choose not to stay on campus.

Both individual artist applicants and collaborative groups submit a single application, below. Contact information will be collected for all group members, but no need for multiple applications! Supporting the work of creative groups and collaborators is a part of our mission.

Applicants must choose to apply for a date range session, listed below, but can self-select their preferred dates of arrival, length of stay and departure. Your dates must fall within the session date range. Exceptions may be possible, please note on you application.

2024 Residency Available Date Ranges:

• Session 1: Monday June 17th-Sunday June 30th
• Session 2: Wednesday July 10th – Wednesday July 17th
• Session 3: Wednesday July 24th – Sunday, August 4th
• Session 4: Wednesday August 7th – Wednesday August 14th
• Session 5: Wednesday August 21st – Wednesday September 4th
• Sesson 6: Wednesday September 11th – Wednesday September 25th

On-site facilities include:

• Live-work spaces in the two off-grid yurts with comfortable Japanese Futon beds 
• Live-work hayloft studio with a Full-size murphy bed
• ample tenting and camping space in the meadows and woods
• 2000 square foot renovated art-barn with both private and shared studio spaces
• A full guest kitchen outfitted for self-catering
• A full indoor guest bathroom, and an outdoor shower
• 10 acres of private meadow and woodland with paths and trails

Residency fees are offered on a self-selected sliding-scale basis to accepted applicants, with 3 suggested rates:

1. In Situ Residency: $50–$75 per day for those who can afford to cover their residency costs.
2. Equity Residency: $20–$30 per day, a subsidized rate for those with economic need.
3. Invest in Art Community Residency: $100+ per day for those who wish to invest in opportunities for other artists by covering their own residency cost and beyond.  Additional donations are always welcome and encouraged for those who can afford. Residency fees and donations directly fund fellowships, scholarships, artist stipends, our creative community co-fundraising efforts, and other resources for artists.

*A tax deductible receipt will be available for all fees paid beyond residency cost.

It is the prerogative of all working artists to preserve their resources and access support from institutions, and we strive to be a resource for artists instead of taking resources from artists. That being said, for those applicants who are comfortably able to afford the In Situ Residency fees, or the Invest in Art Community Residency fees, we hope you will choose those rates and help us to build a sustainable business! 

Applicants will receive notice of either invitation or regrets by end of May, 2024. 

APPLICATION SUMMARY

To apply:

Please complete this digital application form in its entirety, below, and upload the required documents as PDFs or JPGs.

If you have problems with the upload, or if you prefer, you may alternatively email your application answers in one email to hello@insitupolyculture.org along with all necessary attachments. *Use Subject Line “Open Call Application”

• Applying as Individual or Collaborative Group? Contact information for all applicants.
• Statement of Interest: Please introduce yourself, and your art practice, tell us why you are interested in joining us at In Situ Polyculture.
• Artist Resume and/or Professional resume. *Optional
• Artist Statement: 500 word artist statement, and/or describe your creative project
• Media: what type of media will you be working in while in residency? This doesn’t have to “match” your portfolio or creative examples.
• Project: do you have a specific project in mind for your time? This is not required, but please describe if you have one so we can better anticipate your studio and group dynamic needs.
• Social Media Handles, if any *optional
• Examples of your Artwork (up to 10 images), with a corresponding caption list. (Ideally the image jpgs and info are compiled and attached into a single PDF at 10MB max.) individual JPGs are also accepted. URL’s for video, music or website documentation of work are also acceptable.
• Date Range Session: Please select all date ranges that you are applying for or would be able to attend from our Session list.
• Preferred Dates for arrival, departure and length of stay: Give us as many details as is useful to you about travel dates, getting to or from In Situ, and length of stay. This helps us curate groups for residency and understand your needs.
• Accommodations & roommate requests (see form below)

Applications will be reviewed in mid-May. Applicants will be notified of invitation status promptly by end of May. You can always email us with questions or follow-up about your application at hello@insitupolyculture.org