Details / Costs

RESIDENCY SEASON

Year Round
AVERAGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS A YEAR
15 - 25
AVERAGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS IN EACH SESSION
2
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY
6 weeks
APPLICATION FEE
$35
RESIDENCE FEE
$200 per week

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The La Familia Artist Residency program is designed for emerging and mid-career artists who are seeking direction, inspiration, and reflection.  Residents must be over 21 years of age, and actively pursuing their creative careers with passion and integrity.


La Familia Artist In Residence program hosts 3-4 Residents with a select number of opportunities available for artist couples.  We accept applicants from around the world in the following mediums:


VISUAL ARTIST:
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Video
MUSIC:
  • Composer
  • Performer
  • Scholar
LITERATURE:
  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Poetry
GALLERY AND
MUSEUM STAFF:
  • Directorial
  • Curatorial
  • Research
  • Administration

HOUSING, MEALS, TRAVEL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:

HousingResidents’ housing is donated by La Familia Directors. During occupancy, Residents are subject to the rules and regulations of the a Residency Agreement and must provide a deposit against damage, usually in the form of credit card information. Separate studio facilities are not available in Talkeetna: Residents must be prepared to create in limited space or. within the natural environment.

Family and/or friends are not invited unless they have also been accepted into the La Familia Artist in Residence Program. Housing arrangements for Residents do not extend to guests. There are no exceptions.
MealsAlthough Artists in Residence are required to supply their own food, La Familia does provide a basic pantry with non-perishable staples such as flour and sugar. A complete list of available items will be provided with your acceptance letter.
TravelTravel costs, arrangements, transportation and research are the responsibilities of the Residents. La Familia Gallery does not assist with any travel planning for the Artist Residence.
Community Service
Residents are required to provide 20 hours per week of community service.  Talkeetna’s diverse non-profits provide many rich and varied opportunities to give back.

Residents are expected to write a 500 - 1000 word article documenting their Artist in Residence experience upon completion of their Residency.

  • La Familia Gallery does not offer any stipends, grants or scholarships for the Artist Residence at this time.

SAMPLE RESIDENCY COSTS

Application Fee$35
Background Check$35 (Due only upon acceptance)
Residence Fee$200 per week
Sample Cost for 4 week Artist Residence$870