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ArtWaves MDI (Acadia National Park) Artists In Residence Program
Housing: Private bedroom in shared on-campus residential farmhouse with semi-private bathroom, shared kitchen, Wi-Fi, parking, and full access to ArtWaves studio spacesFamily-friendly
- Who Can Apply: Open to experienced visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists from around the world; any career stage
- The Focus: Artist residency combining teaching (public classes/workshops) with studio time, creative reflection, and community connection in a rural arts setting
- The Funding: No artist stipend or travel support; housing, studio access, Wi-Fi, and parking provided on campus
- Key Requirements: Complete the Artist in Residence application form (Google Form; requires a Google account sign-in); provide details of artistic practice and the classes you would teach; respond to the program within 5 business days of contact
DeadlineRolling deadline
Cost to attendNo residency fees; housing provided on campus
Duration1–2 weeks
LocationBar Harbor, ME
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, interdisciplinary arts, dance, music, writing, acting, choreography, environmental arts
Application notesApply through the Artist in Residence application form (a Google Form that requires a Google account sign-in). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least three months before the proposed residency dates; earlier is encouraged. Residents provide six hours of community programming per week (workshops, classes, demonstrations, talks, open studios or performances); these hours are part of the residency exchange and are not separately compensated. Up to three artists are in residence at one time; you may apply individually or with a collaborator. Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators). Pets not allowed. Orientation provided upon arrival. Contact: office@artwavesmdi.org, +1 207-266-0010. If you have not heard back within two weeks of submitting, ArtWaves asks you to contact office@artwavesmdi.org.
Contactoffice@artwavesmdi.org
ArtWaves
Organization based in Bar Harbor