The Dorothy Day Cabin Artist Residency is currently accepting submissions from visual artists (including painters, sculptors, and mixed media artists) as well as humanities artists (such as creative writers, non-fiction writers, and poets) for the inaugural live-in artist residency at the Dorothy Day Cabin (for visual artists, small works or plein air are preferred, due to the limited access to studio/ floor space in the cabin). This residency aims to provide artists with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquil and historic setting, fostering creativity and artistic growth.
The historic Dorothy Day Cabin in Parkville, Missouri, is named after its last inhabitant, artist Dorothy Day, is abundant with natural beauty and historical significance. The cabin offers uninterrupted time for artists to create and immerse themselves in nature. The setting provides an almost off-the-grid experience, with the rustic cabin offering modern amenities such as heating, cooling, running water, and electricity, but no Internet or TV. Despite being surrounded by nature in southern Platte, the cabin is only 15 minutes away from downtown Kansas City.
Artist Eligibility:
Artists must reside within the boundaries of the five counties in the Kansas City Region: Clay, Platte, Jackson, Johnson, and Wyandotte. The selected artist or artist team must be available to begin work immediately from October 7th through October 18th. This residency includes housing, encouraging artists to immerse themselves in nature and draw inspiration from the site.
Submission requirements:
- Artist Statement: Provide a brief statement (300-500 words) about your artistic practice,
including your inspiration, themes, and mediums you work with. - Proposal: Outline your proposed project or body of work you plan to develop during the
residency. Explain how the historic and natural setting of the Dorothy Day Cabin will
influence your work. - Portfolio: Submit a portfolio of your recent work. Visual artists should include high-quality
images of 5-10 pieces, while humanities artists should provide 3-5 samples of their writing. - Resume/CV: Include a current resume or CV highlighting your artistic achievements,
exhibitions, publications, and any previous residencies or awards. - References: Provide contact information for two professional references who can speak to
your artistic practice and suitability for the residency. - Additional Materials: Any other materials you feel would support your application, such as
press clippings, reviews, or letters of recommendation.
Proposals may be only submitted electronically in PDF form via email
to elenastephenson@missouri.edu.
