How long are residencies?
How long are residencies?
How long are residencies?
Sessions are typically 3 weeks in length.
Do I need to participate in any official activities during the residency?
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
How long are residencies?
Sessions are typically 3 weeks in length.
Do I need to participate in any official activities during the residency?
No, but residents are encouraged to participate in elective visits with area art professionals and artists. Periodic evening meals (usually two per week) are meant to bring participants together, and you are encouraged to attend these as well.
Will other artists and kids be attending at the same time?
Typically, two resident artists and their families share the property each session. Residents are expected to live and work on site during their session, but we recognize that sometimes life intervenes. Artists are free to bring their families or to come alone.
We carefully match each artist/family unit with each other to align creative interests as well as family composition and approach to the residency. For example, we endeavor to match the ages of children who will be on site together.
Each family has their own bedrooms and bathrooms within the house and each artist has their own studio. The kitchen and common spaces are shared. There is a shared den/library, dining room with an upright piano, a large eat-in kitchen, and a screened-in porch. All bedrooms have air conditioning and heating. The studio spaces are separate from the house so artists will have the focus they need. Quiet hours in the house are from 9pm-7am.
What do you provide for kids?
We have sleeping options for kids of all ages. The home is equipped with highchairs, a travel crib, stair gates, and some childproofing. There are play areas outside and a mini kid’s studio, bikes, scooters, helmets, a board game collection, a basketball hoop, children’s art supplies, a kid-only play nook, toys, books for all ages, and a TV with streaming services. We can help match you with childcare as needed, including vetted sitters in the area, ideas for summer camps or nearby attractions, libraries, lakes, hikes, etc.
Are there medical facilities nearby?
The closest hospital is Columbia Memorial in Hudson, a 15-minute drive. There are several urgent care facilities in the area and a pharmacy at the local Hannaford’s, a 5-minutes away.
What is the studio space like?
There are two studios on site, both with beautiful views, lofted areas, heating, A/C, WIFI, and sink access. While artists can work in any media, no highly toxic materials or materials with fumes may be used. We do not have ceramics facilities, a kiln, a wood shop, or many power tools.
What's the situation with food?
We offer a welcome dinner and usually two weekly family-style evening meals during each residency. The kitchen is always stocked with basic food staples for breakfast and lunch. There's a grocery store/pharmacy and several farm stands nearby. The region is full of great restaurants, shopping options, and farms, all within a short drive. We can help accommodate food restrictions, allergies, and diets.
Is there staff on site?
Our Resident Manager lives on site to care for the facilities and helps with logistics. Other programming staff are off-site.
How do I get there?
Residents are highly encouraged to arrive with their own vehicle. Our residency is in Glenco Mills, a hamlet in the town of Livingston, 2 hours from Manhattan. It is rural, and a car is necessary. The closest city is Hudson, a 15 min drive There are Amtrak (15 minutes) and Metro North (25 minutes) train stations nearby. There are also taxi and car services available. Several kid and adult bikes and helmets are available for local jaunts.
Is your facility accessible to people with mobility restrictions?
At the time, our facilities are not fully ADA compliant. However, we are working toward that goal as accessibility of all kinds is important to us.
Do I need to pay for this residency? What does it cost to apply?
Interlude is a 501c3 charitable organization that provides residencies to the artists and their families free of charge. Additionally, residents receive a stipend (currently $595) to defray the costs of travel, childcare, and materials. We require a $25 application fee which helps pay our jury and for administrative costs.
APPLICATIONS
When can I apply? What is the timeline?
Our latest Open Call occurred in the Spring of 2024 and was reviewed by a jury of 18. The process has two stages. Finalists will be contacted in late Spring 2024. We collect further information from Finalists only, including calendar availability, family configuration, and many other important factors.
Join our mailing list to learn more about future opportunities to apply or engage in our programming.
How are artists selected?
The application process is juried by a diverse international panel of visual artists, curators, and arts professionals from the Hudson Valley and beyond.
If there are two parent artists in the same household, how do we apply?
If you present your work as a collaborative, submit a single application. If you have separate artistic practices, each artist should submit a separate application.
What types of artists are eligible?
We welcome applications from all visual artists, including performance, video, and audio artwork. If your work is shown in an art context, we encourage you to apply. We do not currently have the capacity to review applications from writers, dancers & choreographers, or other forms that fall outside the visual arts.
Do I have to be a parent to apply?
Interlude Residency is intended for artists who are primary caregivers in any capacity to children under 18.
What if I have more questions about the application process?
Feel free to email us at interluderesidency@gmail.com