A Studio in the Woods
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
I think back fondly on my residency at A Studio in the Woods despite the unsettled stories that live in that land. Between my workspace and my bedroom, I was comfortable and inspired to work. The land itself was perfect for contemplating my own practice, which draws from ancestral memory. The soil and the trees at ASITW have PLENTY to say to those who listen. I foraged banana leaves for the project I was working on and for my personal reserves. It’s a pleasure to be given a small building to make an art mess in. My studio was well lit with a beautiful view and just about all the features worked. The staff was organized with regard to payments, reimbursements, scheduling, logistics. It makes all the difference. 3 years later I still receive friendly correspondence from the ASITW team. With New Orleans as the hands this program is held in, it can be immensely enriching. The city is home to countless artists, legends and storytellers worth knowing.
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ASITW was my first and only residency. But it was a truly valuable one. I divided my two week residency into two separate week long stays in October and February. I used both of those weeks to focus on upcoming personal projects. The isolation was perfect for me and the experience of being able to work freely and without boundaries was immeasurable. They also allowed me to come back and shoot scenes for a film I produced as part of my residency. Cammie and Ama, the administrators were and have been great to me since my residency. It was hard to leave there each time but I felt fulfilled and replenished. Highly recommend.
I enjoyed the whole experience and I have been recommending it to my fellow artists! Everyone that works there is super nice and helpful!
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