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Good Hart Artist Residency
Housing: Private one-bedroom furnished house with queen bed, futon, loft with sleeper sofa, full kitchen, full bath with roll-in shower on main floor, second-floor half bath, washer/dryer, patio with grill and fire pit, WiFi, acoustic guitar, keyboard, bicycle.
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of career; open to artists based anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with time and space to create, inspired by natural environment and Lake Michigan setting; community engagement through partnerships with local nonprofits.
- The Funding: $500 USD stipend upon completion; all food, housing, studio space (May–Oct), WiFi, and basic supplies provided; one parent-artist selected receives additional $1,000 childcare grant.
- Key Requirements: Resume/CV; statement of intent (1–2 paragraphs) describing art practice and residency goals; proposed community engagement event summary (1–3 paragraphs) in collaboration with local partner; two references (no letters); application fee $35 USD (waivers available). Visual artists submit 6–9 images with title, medium, date; writers submit 3–5 pages current work and up to 5 pages completed work (published work must include link); composers submit three digital music samples or links to online content/videos.
Applications openlate November 2026
DeadlineDeadline TBD
Stipend$500.00 USD
Application fee$35
Cost to attendNo residency fees; all food and housing provided.
Duration10–21 days (selected residents provided a window of time within which they have flexibility to schedule a stay; not all time slots allow 21-day stays).
LocationHarbor Springs, MI
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, writing, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, music composition, environmental arts, social practice, public art, book arts, illustration, graphic design, animation, documentary, journalism
Application notesPets not allowed (exception: service animals trained to aid individuals with disability; support animals not accommodated). Overnight guests/visitors not allowed without prior approval. Collaborating artists must each submit separate applications; if selected, they share housing and studio. Childcare stipend ($1,000 to one selected parent-artist) available to all parent-artist applicants (artists, writers, composers) for any residency time slot. Offsite residency option available in situations where full onsite support cannot be provided; offsite residencies are two weeks in length with varying accommodations. Accessibility contact: Bill Klco, bill@goodhartartistresidency.org. First floor of residence and studio are accessible; second-story loft accessible only via stairway. Caregiver/aide/PCA housing available on campus. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, and halal meal options can be requested; food allergies and restrictions accommodated. Residents may request pickup/drop-off service from Pellston Regional Airport (35 min) or Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City (2 hr). Transportation to community events and occasional trips into town available upon request. Bike available in warmer months. No television at residence. Cell service may be undependable; WiFi calling available. Laundry detergent provided. Residents informed at start of stay of any scheduled community events (Open Studio Saturdays for visual artists, occasional local meetings such as book clubs). Community engagement requirement: each artist collaborates with a local nonprofit to lead an educational event, workshop, or exhibition during residency. Some time slots reserved for specific partnerships (see partners page). Selection by jury panel with expertise in respective discipline (visual art, writing, music). Submittable used for applications.
Contactinfo@goodhartartistresidency.org
Good Hart Artist Residency
Organization based in Harbor Springs