Sunday, December 4, 2011

Chicago Winter Artist Residency Fellowship Deadline Extended to Dec. 10th!

Chicago Winter Artist & Writer Retreats and Writer Residencies Fellowship Deadline NOW EXTENDED UNTIL: December 10, 2011

Writers and artists of all disciplines are welcome to participate this winter in 6 day residencies in the accessible and vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Each day will offer time to write, research and an opportunity to communicate your experiences and challenges of being a creative individual with others. Chicago has one of the most vibrant and cultural communities in the country and we would like you to experience it firsthand.

The Writer's Residency provides six days focused on writing without major distractions; we encourage writers to visit the city for research, but encourage use of this time to concentrate on a specific writing project. The Artist's Retreats are an invitation for artists of all disciplines to discover Chicago and be inspired. Unfortunately, we cannot provide studio space, but these 6 days with other artists will encourage discussion, forge lasting friendships and hopefully spark new ideas.

We encourage all to apply for a fellowship to reduce the cost of participation. Fellowships of up to $300 are awarded based on your letter of intent or writing samples and are not based on financial need. Costs are $750 without fellowship and $450 with a fellowship. Private accommodations with bath, writing desk, continental breakfast and light lunch are provided daily. Salons are held on Friday and/or Saturday evenings to foster discussion and interaction with Chicago artists and writers.

For more information contact:
Kapra Fleming 773-354-1239
www.chicagoartretreats.org

Hosted in cooperation with the House of Two Urns B&B, 1239 N. Greenview Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 www.twourns.com.
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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!