Trillium Artsresidency
Trillium Arts 2027 Individual Artist Residencies
Housing: Private accommodations in a one-bedroom, ground floor suite with a private entrance.
- Who Can Apply: Artists of various disciplines (writers, photographers, visual artists, choreographers) at any stage of their careers; applicants must be at least 21 years old. Solo residencies only; groups and collaboratives cannot be accommodated.
- The Focus: A one-week (seven consecutive nights) solo residency in a secluded Blue Ridge Mountains setting in Mars Hill, NC, in April or October 2027; mild priority for ecological or environmental themes.
- The Funding: $700 cash honorarium plus a private one-bedroom suite, shared grounds and creative spaces. No application fee; optional mentorship costs $75.
- Key Requirements: CV or resume (not to exceed 5 pages); a one-page project description; a one-page 'Why Trillium Arts?' statement; one letter of recommendation; one work sample in the proposed project's genre (PDF not exceeding 10 MB and 15 pages maximum, or a Vimeo/YouTube video link of no more than 15 minutes). Optional: a short process video of three minutes or less.
DeadlineWednesday, November 4, 2026
Stipend$700 cash honorarium
Application fee$0
DurationOne week of seven consecutive nights
Program datesSpring residencies in April 2027 (exact dates flexible); Fall residencies in October 2027 (exact dates flexible); one week / seven consecutive nights.
LocationMars Hill, NC
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesliterary arts, photography, visual arts, choreography
Age range21–
Application notesIndividual artist residencies are a solo adventure and will not overlap with other awarded artists; groups or collaboratives cannot currently be accommodated on the Trillium property. The Red Barn Studio is seasonal and will not be available to individual artists in 2027. Optional mentorship costs $75.
Contactinfo@trilliumartsnc.org
Trillium Arts
Organization based in Mars Hill