Artist Family Residency

The Artist Family Residency supports Artist Parents and Artist Youth alike with a one-two week residency at Franconia in July.

Coinciding with our Youth Installation Summer Camps, Artist Youth are invited to collaborate with their parent on a submitted project plan or attend camp during the day while the Artist Parent can be on-site for self-sufficient research or production. For artist parents, this is a self-directed residency, process-based residency and there is no expectation of a finished work. The Artist Family benefits both from the individual creative process and also through togetherness. A culminating Parents & Community sharing of Summer Camp Works provides a joined capstone experience for the Artist Family.

Artist Benefits

• Artist Parent receives a $2000 unrestricted stipend.
• The Artist Family is provided time and space away within an engaging arts context providing quality time for connection and understanding.
• 2 Artist Families will receive room and board at the 4500 sq. ft Artist House.
• Free Youth Installation Summer Camps for (up to two weeks) for up to two youth aged 8 – 17.
• Artist Family receives a curated itinerary of a day out around the area including recommendations for hiking, state parks, events, etc.
• 10 percent discount from Franconia Commons Gift Shop
• Access to the Twin Cities arts community
• Able to return as a Franconia alumni member.

Artist Responsibilities

• Artist Parent must arrange their travel. If driving, there is ample parking.
• Artist Families are asked to meet at 6 pm for shared meals prepared together.
• Attend the full residency.
• Artist Youth not required to attend the entire week of camp.

Outdoor Space

There are outside spaces to gather, such as:

• a large green lawn and walking paths placed throughout 50-acres of prairie made up of plants native to the region.
• an extended wrap-around porch at the front of the house
• an outdoor community gathering space with granite slab tables and benches for meals or workshops

Requirements

• Artist Parents must be 21+ years of age, showing a professional working history of making art.
• Artist Youth must be between the ages of 8 – 17.
• Artist Teens must be in 9th to 12th grades.
• Artist Families may choose between a one – two week residency at Artist House.
• Categories: Self-reliant mediums that include contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, and performance art.
• The Artist Parent may bring an additional adult for child care support – they will not have workspace access.
• International artists may apply.
• Alumni may reapply.