Seward Arts Council/Creative Districtresidency
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Housing: Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house); shared bedroom option; universally designed accessible housing; no laundry access; housekeeping services; air-conditioned with heat/cool control by resident
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
DeadlineRolling deadline
Duration2 months - 6 months
Program datesYear-round
LocationSeward, NE
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesArt Education, Art History, Costume/Fashion Design, Environmental Arts, Film, Illustration, Installation Arts, Literary Nonfiction, Multimedia Arts, Music, New Genres, Nonfiction, Painting, Paper Arts, Philosophy, Playwriting, Poetry, Screenwriting, Sound Art, Storytelling, Writing
Application notesPets not allowed. Residents granted leave during residency. Optional community engagement includes open studio hours, artist circles, community conversations, informal critiques (if desired), and wellness practices. Accessibility accommodations: pre-orientation communication, orientation upon arrival, partial campus wheelchair accessibility, caregiver/aide stipend available, local arrangements coordinated by staff. Contact: Jeanne Wiemer, jeanne.sewardartscouncil@gmail.com, 402-540-6929. Address: 1693 224th Rd, Seward, NE 68434.
Contactjeanne.sewardartscouncil@gmail.com
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Organization based in Seward