The Steepletop Residency, introduced in 2021, offers a self-directed, partially subsidized artist residency for creatives seeking time and space in a supportive environment. Unlike Millay Arts’ blind jury process, Steepletop allows applicants to schedule their stay in advance. Residents receive a private bedroom, studio space, access to shared facilities, and communal dinners prepared by an in-house chef. The program fosters an interdisciplinary artistic community and provides a nurturing, inspirational setting for focused work.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Deadline: Rolling (year-round applications via Submittable)
  • Application Fee: $45
  • Residency Fee:
    • $4,000/month
    • $2,000/two weeks
  • Scheduling: Available from April–November

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to artists, writers, musicians, and interdisciplinary creators
  • No geographical restrictions

 

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the Steepletop Residency application form on Submittable.
  2. Sign in or register.
  3. Upload statement and work samples as a single document.
  4. Provide contact information (name, address, phone, email, pronoun, ethnicity).
  5. Upload biographical statement.
  6. Enter payment information ($45 application fee).
  7. Click “Apply” (ensure all documents are uploaded before submitting).

For submission issues, applicants can contact residency@millaycolony.org.

Submission Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following via Submittable:

  1. Artist Statement (1 page, 11–12 pt font, single-spaced)
  2. Work Samples (varies by discipline):
    • Composers: 2–3 compositions (MP3, PDF scores, video excerpts)
    • Writers:
      • Fiction/Non-fiction: Up to 15 pages (double-spaced)
      • Poetry: Up to 10 poems or 15 pages
      • Playwriting/Screenwriting: 15 pages max
    • Visual Artists: 6 images (JPG, TIFF, GIF) + 4 additional detail/installation images + image list
  3. Biographical Statement (1–2 pages, including education, experience, awards)
  4. Preferred Residency Months (List up to 3 choices)

 

Selection Process:

Applications are reviewed by Millay Arts Co-Directors and Artist Committee members.

Program Benefits:

  • Private bedroom & studio space
  • Shared facilities (bathroom, kitchen, dining/living area, laundry, workstation, B&W darkroom)
  • Access to the Alumni and Nancy Graves Memorial libraries
  • The Composer’s Suite includes a Yamaha U-1 piano
  • Groceries & communal dinners provided

 

Contact & Resources:

📧 Email: residency@millaycolony.org
🔗 Application Portal: Submittable

Website link:

https://millayarts.submittable.com/submit

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