Short Description:
In Cahoots Residency is designed for people who have prior experience in art and/or writing. A portfolio of 8-10 images of artwork (or 1- 3 writing samples) is required for the application. You must be 18 years or older to apply. With a focus on community and inclusion, we welcome adult artists of all ethnicities, religions, ages, physical abilities, gender, financial status and educational backgrounds.
We welcome printmakers, book artists, letterpress printers and writers to apply as individuals. As our name, In Cahoots, suggests, we encourage collaborative teams or groups of up to 5 to apply as well. For artists who choose to apply as a collaborative team, each artist should complete a separate entry form with all required information, and make a clear note on the application that you are applying as a team.
In 2025, we will no longer have specific spouse and dog friendly sessions. Instead, we ask that you reach out to hello.incahoots@gmail.com if you are interested in bringing your spouse or dog to your session. Please note that if you plan to bring your spouse, there are additional fees and it does not include studio use for spouse unless they also submit an application. If you plan to bring your dog, we limit one dog per artist and an additional 100 dollar cleaning fee applies. Unfortunately, we will still not be set up to accommodate children.
Dog owners (and those with allergies) should be aware that we have 3 resident cats on the property.
Application Requirements:
To apply, artists fill out an application through CaFÉ and submit it with an entry fee of 25 dollars. The button to start the application can be found below. For artists who choose to apply as a collaborative team, each artist should complete a separate entry form with all necessary information, and make a clear note on the application that you are applying as a team. Collaborative teams with shared housing are offered 25% off the total cost of 2 artists.
Information requested on the Application includes:
- Contact information
- Questions: Introduction, description of creative process, project proposal, specific equipment needs and prior experience with this equipment
- CV
- 8-10 images (smaller than 2MB each) and image list (for visual artists),
- OR 1-3 writing samples total of 10 pages or less (for writers)
List of application questions HERE (for those interested in applying for a full pay residency)
Eligibility:
We welcome printmakers, book artists, letterpress printers and writers to apply as individuals.
Program Benefits or Awards:
Available 2025 Supported Residency Awards and Fellowships (with special thanks to our partner organizations, our generous donors and the Auction donors and participants!):
In Cahoots Residency Award (open to printmakers, letterpress printers and book artists, with merit and financial need)
In Cahoots Residency Partial Award (open to printmakers, letterpress printers and book artists, with merit and financial need)
In Cahoots Residency Writing Award (open to writers with merit and financial need)
In Cahoots Residency Work-Trade Award (open to printmakers, letterpress printers, writers and book artists, with merit and financial need)
Artist of Color Award (open to printmakers, letterpress printers, writers and book artists, with merit and financial need)
Rosamond Adams Award for seniors (open to artists over 60: printmakers, letterpress printers, and book artists, with merit and financial need)
Holly Jordan Fellowship for Printmakers
Boost Prize for an emerging artist
Compass Cottage Prize for a California artist
College Book Art Association Full Scholarship (for CBAA members with merit and financial need, both student and regular members)
California Society of Printmakers Residency Award (for CSP members- a separate CSP application annually, in May/June)
Supported Residency related questions on the application include:
- Why are you a strong candidate for an In Cahoots Residency Supported Residency, description of financial need and artistic merit
- Names and contact information for 3 references
Entry Fee: $25.00
Location: California, USA
Deadline: June 2, 2025
Website link:
https://incahootsresidency.com/how-to-apply/
