Organizer Information
Everwood Farmstead Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization committed to strengthening community through the power of art. Based on a 57-acre former dairy farm in the Driftless region of western Wisconsin, Everwood brings together artists, nature, and diverse communities in a spirit of radical hospitality. Its mission is to host “inspiring spaces where artists can perform, teach and work in a natural environment.” The foundation runs several programs, including an Artist Series (performances), artist workshops, and an Artist Retreat.
Title & Description
Everwood Farmstead Artist Retreat
This residency program provides professional (or serious) artists a quiet, restorative farm environment where they can focus deeply on their creative practice in solitude. Located in a refurbished dairy farm in western Wisconsin, the retreat is designed to nurture creative work through generous space, amenities, and a caring, unpressured environment. Residents can apply as individuals or in small collaborating teams (duos or trios). The retreat offers time in private working areas, comfortable lodging, and shared communal areas to foster reflection, rest, and concentrated work.
Categories
Visual Art, Writing / Literature, Music, Composition, Performance, Interdisciplinary Arts
Eligibility
- Open to both established and emerging professional artists.
- Applicants can be individuals or small teams (two or three people) collaborating.
- Artists must be able to provide their own materials (tools for creating work) and cover travel to the site.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Free residency: no cost for lodging or studio use during the stay.
- Stipends: a limited number of $500/week stipends are available for artists who might otherwise be unable to participate (e.g., due to caregiving or lost income).
- Dedicated working spaces: private desks, workrooms, and a restored barn (with a vintage grand piano) are available for creative work.
- Restorative environment: access to nature — trails, woods, pasture, beehives — plus indoor common spaces like a library, kitchen, living room, and yoga/meditation room.
Application Fee
No Entry fee
Application Requirements
- Project description/proposal: what you intend to work on, why the retreat is important for that project.
- Personal or professional bio/artist CV, demonstrating commitment to their craft.
- Statement of need (if applying for the $500 stipend).
- Collaboration applications (duo or trio) need to clarify the collaborative structure and roles.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 14 January 2026
- Notification Date: by March 1, 2026
- Residency Periods: 1- or 2-week stays are available from May 30 – October 3, 2026.
Location
Glenwood City, Wisconsin, United States
Additional Details
- As artists-in-residence, you are responsible for your own food and travel costs.
- The retreat is quiet: no smoking indoors; quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM.
- The foundation cannot accommodate spouses, children, or pets.
- Tools and supplies for creative work must be provided by the artist.
- Selection is made by a jury (board members + peers), and being accepted one year does not guarantee future acceptance.
Website Link: https://www.everwoodfarmsteadfoundation.org/the-artist-retreat
