Artists' Residency: Marble House Project

Marble House Project is a multi-disciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration & the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work side by side. Our residency program is uniquely curated to bring together a diverse group of artists to facilitate the exchange of different expertise, histories, techniques, and perspectives.

With a focus on conservation of natural resources, integration of small-scale organic food production and the arts, residents sustain their growth by cultivating and participating in the surrounding grounds, working on their artistic vision and forging partnerships within the community. Marble House Project is founded on the belief that the act of creating, whether in the studio or in nature, is how human potential expands and community thrives. Marble House Project accepts approximately 60 artists from both the United States and abroad.

We welcome any and all to apply because we are interested in a diverse group of applicants. Marble House Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions or need assistance in applying, please contact:

 InfATMarbleHouseProjectDOTorg (Change AT to @ and DOT to . )


Marble House Project accepts approximately 60 artists from both the United States and abroad. Each session hosts eight artists and is carefully curated to bring together a group of creative workers across various disciplines, who might collaborate and learn from one another.

Applications are accepted in all creative fields. This includes but is not limited to visual arts, writing, choreography, music composition, and performance. There are six sessions and each session lasts for three weeks. The artist-in-residence season runs from mid-April through the end of October. Each session has 8 artists, creating small, dynamic, interactive groups. Residents are selected by a jury process composed of past-years artist residents, staff and outside experts. Artists are selected based on the quality and commitment to their work and their project description. It is important to note that each session is specifically curated in order to maximize the art residency experience for each individual artist.

All residents live together in the historic, eight-bedroom Manley-Lefevre house, which is organized around a responsibilities-sharing system, highlighting sustainability and fostering community. We provide fresh ingredients and all residents will be asked to cook dinner (in a pair) three to four times over the course of their residency. Group dinners take place each night Monday-Friday and feature food from our organic garden. As a resident, you are invited to help with planting, harvesting, and maintenance. Although not required, our hope is that you will spend some time in the garden alongside your studio practice.

At the end of each session, artists are asked to present their work at ART SEED. This takes the form of talks, performances, and open studios. Again, participating in ART SEED is optional but allows our local rural community a glimpse into the process of artmaking.

Marble House Project provides residents a private bedroom, food, studio space and artist support. Marble House Project does not cover the cost of travel or materials. Once accepted, there is no cost to attend the residency.

For exact dates, more information and questions about the residency you can visit our FAQ page or contact:

infoATMarblehouseprojectDOTorg (Change AT to @ and DOT to . )

The fee to apply is $35.00.

Applications will open October 1st, 2019 for residencies taking place in 2020. The deadline to apply is midnight, December 9th, 2020. All artists will be notified by email on or before February 22nd, 2020. You can apply here.