** Application deadline extended to June 10th 2013 **

The Artist In Residence program at Starry Night Retreat provides artists, writers, and researchers with the opportunity to live and work within a small, creative community.  Located downtown in the historic hot springs district of Truth or Consequences, a small rural New Mexico town, Starry Night is a place where writers, artists, and researchers can find quiet solitude and focus on their work. Open year round, residencies are a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of one year.  The residency includes private lodging and shared studio space.  Recent graduates, matriculated students, and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.  Depending on the institution, credit for residency may be available.  For more information visit: http://www.starrynightretreat.com/residencies/

Eligibility: Emerging and established visual artists, artist teams, writers, and researchers engaged in the creation of new work.

For online application and complete guidelines please visit: http://starrynightretreat.com/residencies/apply/

Application fee: none

Residency fees: The cost to participants is $300 per week or $1100 per month.  Participants may apply to bring their partner, spouse, or creative partner as well for an additional $175 per week.  

Financial Aid: Based on merit and documented need, there is limited financial aid available.  Financial aid requests cannot exceed more than 50% of residency fees.

For more info on Financial Aid: http://www.starrynightretreat.com/residencies/financial-aid/

Starry Night is dedicated to creating programs that support and nurture artists and their careers with the Residency programs and the Exposure program. The Exposure program brings the work of contemporary, emerging artists to Miami for exhibition during Art Basel Weekend.  The Exposure program is for artists who wish to gain rapid exposure at the largest art fair in the Americas, and are looking to secure relationships with the top galleries, dealers and collectors.  For more information please visit: http://www.starrynightretreat.com/exposure/