Surel’s Place Artist Residency
Short Description
Surel’s Place offers a one-month residency in Garden City, Idaho, for professional visual, literary, and performance artists. The program provides artists with a quiet space to focus on their work while engaging with the local community through public workshops and events.
Duration: One month (extensions may be possible)
Theme & Requirements
Artists must commit to a focused use of the residency without external employment.
Participation in at least one public workshop (2–3 hours).
Visual artists must present a show or lecture, and writers must offer a reading and discussion session.
Visual artists must donate one piece to Surel’s Place for fundraising.
Writers must allow Surel’s Place to publish an excerpt of their work.
A commission on sales applies (35% for artworks, 45% for offsite ticketed events, 15% for books/CDs).
Eligibility
Open to professional artists (visual, literary, and performance)
Must be 25 years or older
Non-smokers only
No children or pets allowed (partners may join but require approval)
Program Benefits:
Free rent, utilities, and Wi-Fi
Accommodation
Living Costs (stipend)
Stipend ($100 per week)
Travel Costs ($300 stipend)
Workshop (mandatory public event)
Exhibition (for visual artists)
Artist Talk (for writers)
Use of bicycles for transportation
Free or discounted tickets to art events and movies
Professional support, including event hosting and marketing
How to Apply
Visual Artists:
Online application
Cover letter
Residency proposal (including workshop outline)
Resume/CV
Headshot
4–6 work samples with an image list
Literary Artists:
Online application
Cover letter
Residency proposal (including workshop outline)
Resume/CV
Headshot
Work samples (PDF, max 10 pages for prose/scripts, 6 poems not exceeding 10 pages)
Other Mediums:
Contact Surel’s Place to discuss sample requirements
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by a jury of Boise-based artists and professionals.
Notifications will be sent via email.
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
USA (Garden City, Idaho)
Deadline:
March 1, 2025 (Residencies from July–November)
September 1, 2025 (Residencies from January–May of the following year)
Website link:
https://surelsplace.org/month-long-residencies/
Apply link: https://surelsplace.org/application/
Opportunity Details
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Start Date
2025/02/01
Deadline
2025/03/01
Location
United States
Entry Fee
Free
Participate Fee
Free
Category
Eligibility
International
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