HILL HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY

A PROJECT OF ISLAND

An artist residency located in the Mackinaw State Forest near the Jordan River in northern Michigan.Open to writers, musicians and non-studio artists.

INFORMATION AND CALL FOR APPL ICATIONS

ISLAND is a non-profi t arts and ecology center dedicated to connecting people with nature, art and community. ISLAND helps people become native to place by:

� supporting artists—visionaries, conceptual explorers and compelling communicators—with dedicated time, space and resources to create new work;

� restoring the old and developing the new skills and traditions of community self-reliance;

� creating and sharing a broad collection of tools for ecological living.

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� me and SpaceThE hIll hOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCy supports talented artists—emerging songwriters, writers at all stages of their career and many kinds of non-studio artists—with the time and space to create new work.

Artists age 21 and older from anywhere in the world may apply. We support solo artists or collaborating teams of up to four. We also support artists in a relationship, and allow both pets and children (including space for a caregiver if required).

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ISLAND is a proud member of the Alliance of Artist Communities: WWW.ARTISTCOMMUNITIES.ORG

Who We SupportWRITERS of all kinds and at any stage of their career.

EMERGING MUSICIANS who write and perform their own music, and whose majority of income comes from a job outside of writing or performing music.

NON-STUDIO ARTISTS of all kinds who can work using their own equipment and without a standard studio-type space This includes animators, architects, cartographers, cartoonists, composers, conceptual artists, craft artists, designers, digital artists, fiber artists, filmmakers, game designers, illustrators, industrial designers, jewelers, multidisciplinary artists, established musicians, paper artists, photographers, storytellers and typographers, among others. You decide if you qualify.

Where and WhenThE hIll hOUSE RESIDENCy is a two, three or four week stay in a log cabin in the woods near East Jordan, Michigan. It includes a well-stocked kitchen, some music equipment, a writing desk and a printer.

There are two application periods each year. First decide which dates you are available to attend. The more flexible your availability, the greater the chances your application will be accepted.

PERIOD APPlIcAtIOns DuE Runs FROm

first April 1, 2014 Jun to Nov 2014

second October 1, 2014 Dec 2014 to May 2015

The application fee is $25 per application period. There are no additional fees. Travel costs are not included.

AccommodationsThE hIll hOUSE is a rustic log cabin near East Jordan, Michigan, located about an hour northeast of Traverse City. It has two bedrooms, a sleeper couch, two bathrooms, a washer and dryer, electric heat, a fireplace, and easy access to hiking trails and great canoeing. The Hill House can accommodate a maximum of four people at one time. Smoking is not permitted on the property. One dog or cat is allowed, but must be leashed when outdoors.

We stock the kitchen with great food and make every effort to fulfill your dietary desires. We focus on fresh, local, seasonal and organic food whenever possible, including local pastured meat and poultry. We also support vegetarians and vegans. Residents prepare their own meals.

ApplyingResidency awards are based primarily on the artistic merit of your submitted material. Applications are assessed using a jury process, with a different jury for each application period. Detailed information about the program and a link to the application are available at the island website:

WWW.ARTMEETSEARTh.ORG

We are happy to assist you with any part of this process. Please don’t hesitate to contact Yvonne Stephens, by email at yvONNE@ARTMEETSEARTh.ORG or by phone at (231) 622-5252.

Is This the Right Residency for You?Unlike most residencies, the Hill House is a secluded space supporting just one artist or collaborative group at a time. You should be prepared to focus on your art in an isolated space. Is this the kind of experience that will help you relax and focus, or will sleeping alone in a cabin in the woods drive you crazy?

There are hundreds of residency programs out there—be sure this is the right one for you.

Community EngagementCommunity engagement is possible, but can be challenging, and is not a required part of your residency. Some artists enjoy hosting an informal potluck/discussion/performance, and some just like to meet with ISLAND staff and friends at the local pub. We can also help organize something more formal if you desire.