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Windy Mowing Artist Residency

Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Windy Mowing Artist Residency is an opportunity for artists to rejuvenate their creative process at an historic mountain-top residence and have the freedom and solitude to work quietly and intensely. Residency participants are the guests of David Brewster in his private home and grounds.

OFFERED IN 2020 - APPLICATION DeADLINE APRIL 10, 2020. the host of THE windy mowing RESiDENCY has agreed to find an alternative and mutually agreeable residency period for the ay20 awardee beyond summer 2020 should COVID-19 circumstances dictate.

The Windy Mowing Artist Residency is located in Halifax, Vermont, a hardscrabble mountain hamlet in southeastern Vermont abutting the western Massachusetts border. It is largely forested, with rolling mountains and streams, and miles of walking trails. There are 18th-century cemeteries and stone remnants of tanneries and grist mills. It is also in close proximity to Brattleboro, VT and Shelburne Falls, MA, both of which have lively and engaging communities.

Eligibility

Open to faculty, staff, alumni and 1st Year MFA candidates with a fine arts studio practice. 1st Year MFA students must be nominated by their director.  More information about accommodations, house guidelines and artist expectations here.

Online Application Requirements

Images, Artist Statement, Letter of Introduction addressing the following questions:

  1. How do you plan to use the time to advance your work?
  2. Why do you feel a rural retreat would be beneficial to your artistic development at this time?
  3. What kind of resources do you require to support a productive time on the residency?
  4. What, if any additional supplies, would you plan to bring with you for this residency?

Timeline

Two artists will be invited this year scheduling a two week period during the months of May, June or August. (Dates to be determined mutually with host)

Call for Applications (slideroom.com)

Awards announced Mid April 2019

Lillian Hoover, MICA Faculty, Artist in Residence, June 2018 + Enlarge
Peter Makela (MFA 2018, MICA, The Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting) Artist in Residence, July-August 2018 + Enlarge
Caryn Martin, (MFA 2017 from the Maryland Institute College of Art), Artist in Residence, July 2018 + Enlarge
Peter Makela (MFA 2018, MICA, The Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting) and Taraneh Mosadegh (MFA 2019, MICA, The Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting), Artists in Residence, July-August 2018 + Enlarge
Taraneh Mosadegh (MFA 2019, MICA, The Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting), Artists in Residence, July-August 2018 + Enlarge
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