Short Description
ADKX will offer four artists a one-month residency, scheduled consecutively in June, July, August, and September. During the residency, the artist will focus on creating their own body of work within the public areas of the museum grounds at least three days per week. The intention of the time during public hours is for artists to spend time pursuing their own creative works, inspired by the natural areas that comprise and surround the museum’s campus as well as key objects and stories within the collection. Artists should plan to be in the public areas a minimum of 6 hours a day, from about 10-4:00PM for each of those three days. Additional time on campus will be at the artist’s discretion. Interactions with the public are intended to be short and informal, and to introduce museum visitors to the artist and the artistic process. Museum staff will work with the selected artists to identify a location(s) that is suitable for them to work. Throughout the residency, artists will have access to the museum’s outdoor areas any time (including trails, though limited access to trails in September due to hunting season) 24-hours a day/7 days a week.
Eligibility
ADKX welcomes applicants from across cultural disciplines irrespective of race, gender, religion, ability, sexual preference, or nationality, who make work with a direct connection to the visual arts.
Submission Requirements
- One page letter outlining the artist’s existing/desired relationship to the Adirondacks. Letter should note how the residency would benefit their body of work and how the region inspires artists’ creativity.
- Artist statement/biography
- Portfolio of selected works
- A conceptual idea for an activity for the ADKX Art Lab, the museum’s makerspace (final activity would be developed in collaboration with staff)
- Any known schedule conflicts for each of the four residency months should be identified in the application package. Availability will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
How to Apply
Completed applications (or a link to an application package) must be sent to Cheryl Braunstein (cbraunstein@theadkx.org).
Program Benefits & Awards
- $5000 stipend for the duration of the residency and $500 travel allowance. Artists are expected to provide their own materials, with the exception of those used for the Art Lab activity.
- On-site housing (no cost).
Artists will be housed in a large bedroom in the second floor of ADKX’s “Residence” building. The second floor is accessed by a staircase. The room is large enough for two adults, and can be set up with a small work space (for use by the artist and/or a spouse or partner). ADKX will not provide a computer or separate office space; free wi-fi is available. The room is large, but would be cozy for any artist with children over the age of two. The room is private and secured with a lock. The Residence is not a public building, but used regularly by staff and professional visitors. It is locked after hours when staff are not in the office areas. Pets are not allowed on the ADKX campus.
The first floor of the Residence building includes office areas as well as a large, fully-furnished kitchen and dining area used throughout the day by year-round staff. There are two bedrooms on the second floor. There is a shared full bathroom on that floor used by those occupying the bedrooms. A single person, usually a member of the museum’s seasonal staff, uses the second bedroom. There is a shared washer and dryer on the main floor of the Residence. There is no charge for use of the laundry facilities, but hours are limited to evenings and weekends. Free parking is available in a staff parking area adjacent to the Residence. Wi-fi and all utilities are provided. - The artist will offer the museum one work produced through the residency as a first option purchase at a fair market price. The museum may decline to purchase any works at its sole discretion.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Mountain Lake, NY, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 12 December 2025
Website Link: https://www.theadkx.org/adirondack-experience-artist-in-residence/
