Be a Resident
The residency programs at Ox-Bow explore different approaches to serving artists. Below you will find a number of models, each with a unique take on how artists come together in community to share, build new skills, dive into critical conversations, and spend focused time on making.
If you are looking for studio access to explore new techniques or fabricate a project with the support of studio techs, artists can also rent studio time or private instruction during select seasons. Explore those options on our rentals page.
Summer Residency
(Summer; fully funded)
The summer residency is our fully funded traditional in-person residency for artists and writers in the summer. This opportunity is open to current MFA students, recent graduates, faculty at all levels, teaching artists, and professional artists/writers.
Hybrid Residency-Workshop
(Fall; Paid with fully funded opportunities)
Longform is an in-person hybrid residency workshop model, in which artists can focus on their work while also developing new skills. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside mentoring faculty.
Hold Space Retreat for Artists of Color
(Fall; Full funded)
This residency opportunity provides the space and time for artists of color across the creative spectrum to be creative in community. Individuals and groups are encouraged to use our facilities and resources to best suit their interests and goals for this opportunity.
Culinary Artist in Residency
(Winter/Summer; Funding included)
The Culinary Artist in Residency is a program designed to support and elevate artists working at the intersection of food and art. Not limited to creators with traditional fine arts training, but open to anyone who identifies as having a creative practice that considers food material.
Michigan Artists Retreat
(Fall; $600/person)
This retreat offers an immersive experience to connect and commune with other Michigan artists, embrace the landscape, and be inspired by the space and each other.