Artist Residencies in Boise with Housing
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James Castle House
Boise, United States
The James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, offers several residency programs for artists, scholars, and creators to immerse themselves in the history and legacy of James Castle. These programs include a 10-week residency, a short-stay residency, and project-based residencies, each designed to foster new work that contributes to understanding the site. Participants receive private living quarters, studio space, and a stipend, enabling them to focus on their projects without financial burden. Residents are expected to engage with the Boise community through public events, such as workshops and open studios. The residencies are open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals from any field, provided their work is compatible with the site’s limitations. The James Castle House residency programs emphasize daily creativity and experimentation, maintaining the artist’s legacy. Located in the vibrant Collister neighborhood, the house provides easy access to Boise’s downtown and natural surroundings. The program seeks to cultivate a growing local and national community, deepening the public’s understanding of James Castle’s life and work.
Two Month Residency
Boise, United States
The two-month residency terms are designed to provide an immersive focus on a project or body of work that responds to the history and legacy of James Castle or the site. Taking inspiration from Castle’s curious and observant nature and his daily creative practice, this residency is open to artists, scholars, creators, and professionals working in any field. Residents are provided a $4,000 stipend to support to assist with living expenses and supplies necessary to create work. Residents will share their creative practice and process with our community through several public events throughout their stay, including, but not limited to, workshops, open studios, and presentations. At the end of their term, residents will donate a selected piece reflecting their time at the James Castle House and congruent with the quality and style of work portrayed in their application. This piece will be part of the larger collection owned by the City of Boise. The selected participant will have regular contact with staff at the James Castle House and Boise community members, but they will reside alone. **Available Terms** * March 1 – April 30, * June 1 – July 31, * September 1 – October 31,
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Do artist residencies in Boise provide housing?
Many residencies in Boise include accommodation. Options range from private apartments to shared artist housing.
What kind of housing do residencies in Boise offer?
Housing varies by program — from private studios to shared houses. Check each listing for specifics on what's included.
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