A good way for creative minds to escape the humdrum of their day-to-day and find some inspiration is to spend a week, a month or even a year participating in an artist residency program.
Programs can be found nearly anywhere on the globe, catering to virtually all artists’ needs. You can find communities of writers and massive sculpting studios, retreats for emerging artists or only established and digital media studios on the same grounds as basket weaving groups.
The Alliance of Artist Communities is a great resource for finding a good fit, where you can search through hundreds of programs based on your chosen discipline, location and studio needs.
You may be surprised where you’ll find a residency or retreat opportunity once you start looking. The National Park Service offers Arts in the Parks residencies throughout the United States, while Container Residencies invite artists to travel on commercial container carriers along existing shopping routes.
For a comprehensive breakdown of some of the most off-beat and adventurous opportunities out there, check out this nifty guide from BLOUIN ARTINFO.
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