Penland School of Craftresidency

Winter Residency Program

Details

Housing: On-campus housing available; options include double/common bath ($275), double/shared bath ($350), single/common bath ($425), single/private bath ($600) for 2 weeks

Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any career stage comfortable working independently
The Focus: Dedicated studio time for independent creative practice, research, development, or collaborative projects
Cost: $500–$1,500 residency fee plus housing ($275–$600 for 2 weeks); limited fellowships available; free weekday lunch
Key Requirements: Project proposal, four work samples, CV/résumé, reference contact, preferred session dates

DeadlineThursday, July 30, 2026

Application fee$30

Cost to attend$500–$1,500 residency fee (2 weeks) plus housing ($275–$600); travel, food, and materials not covered

Duration2–4 weeks (January sessions)

Program datesSession 1: January 3–15, 2027; Session 2: January 17–29, 2027

LocationBakersville, NC

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesAll Stages

DisciplinesBook Arts, Clay, Drawing, Painting, Glass, Iron, Letterpress, Metals, Papermaking, Photography, Printmaking, Textiles, Wood

Application notesApplications submitted through SlideRoom. Self-directed residency with no classes, critiques, or required activities. Studio assistants do not provide instruction. Flameworking studio includes gas and torches; lathe access available by request. Hot Shop includes 8-hr/day Monday–Friday access (minus safety orientation and cleanup), use of annealers, torches, hand tools, garage, and 24-hr kiln access. Requests for access to multiple studios within one session considered only when essential to proposed project. Collaborators must each submit individual applications with shared project proposal and same preferred dates; acceptance determined individually. Penland cannot accommodate writers, dancers, or musicians. Arrival Sunday 1–4 PM; departure Friday by 10 AM.

Contactwinterresidency@penland.org

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Penland School of Craft