2022 “Lost in the Lavender” exhibit with Sarah Bourne Rafferty
Artist in Residence Program
The Warwick Furnace Farm Artist Residency Programs mission is to provide an inspirational space that supports artists at various stages of their careers fostering unique bodies of work at the intersection of art, agriculture, conservation and history in response to this site. We hope to create a program with flexibility to suit each individual artist’s practice and provide meaningful, unexpected, and interactive creative experiences for our community.
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Details
Artists will be invited to create artwork on the property; in the lavender fields, woodlands or garden etc and the surrounding countryside for a duration to be determined individually in advance of the residency. Artists accommodations are in the Stone Barn guest rooms or Log House (as available) and access to a full kitchen and some communal dinners will be provided. Options to add personalized creativity enrichment activities and professional development; from guided inspiration, recommended reading, portfolio reviews, creative business mentorship, yoga, pilates, meditation, and hiking.
Artist are asked to present a workshop, lecture, demonstration, or art experience for the community during their residency.
The program culminates with a gallery exhibition of the work and a limited run commemorative retail object (stationary, tote bag, etc to be agreed upon).
One piece of artwork created during the residency will be made to remain on the farm.
Application Dates
Applications Open: January
Submission Deadline: March 1st
Short List Notification: April 2nd
Interviews with short list candidates will take place over the following week
Final Selection: End of April
** Please note we also invite local artists to visit for the day to create work independently on the property without an application. You can learn more and sign up for that under Painting or Photography Reservations **