Maison Albion
Artist in Residence Program
February 1st - March 29th, 2025
As long time supporters of the arts, we so excited to introduce a new Artist in Residence Program at Maison Albion!
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Residency includes:
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1 week to 3 week residency programs
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Accommodations in double rooms, weekly housekeeping, and groceries included.
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Access to a historic mansion and seven acres of gardens
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Open Studio Space for artist or Grand Piano for musicians
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24 hour kitchen access, movie theater, billiard room, library, sitting room
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Complimentary shuttle service to/from airports or train stations
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Residencies are complimentary, with one piece of artwork with Maison Albion as the subject or inspiration requested.
More about the program:
We offer residencies to professional creative artists from all nations and backgrounds working in one or more of the following disciplines: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Residencies last from one week to three weeks and include room, some board and a studio. There is no fee to come to Maison Albion.
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All artists are encouraged to apply! Generally, those who will qualify for Maison Albion residencies are either working at the professional level in their fields or are emerging artists whose work shows great professional promise.
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Maison Albion will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for residency on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law—we strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in arts and culture to apply. Please note: residential rooms at Maison Albion are not ADA accessible.
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We are considering applications to Maison Albion in the following disciplines:
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Literature: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, librettos, and graphic novels.
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Visual Art: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and installation art.
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Music Composition: instrumental forms, vocal forms, electronic music, music for film, and sound art.
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Performance: choreography, performance art, and multi-media works incorporating live performance.
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Film & Video: narrative, documentary and experimental films, animation, and screenplays.
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Application Instructions by Discipline:
To apply, please read the following instructions below for your discipline.
Click here to begin the application process.
Literature
Two writing samples (PDF) in manuscript format are required. One 2-page double-spaced excerpt and a second longer work sample of the same or a different sample. Literature genres include fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry, graphic novel, and libretto.
Visual Art
Submit seven digital images (JPG) of visual artwork. Note: The Admissions Committee views images on personal computer screens and a large screen via projection.
Optional: Documentary or elemental video of an installation.
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Music Composition
Two separate musical scores (PDF). Recordings of one or both scores (MP3). Audio samples should not exceed 10 minutes. A brief statement (PDF) should be included for works created without a score.
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Performance
Submit video documentation of up to three excerpts totaling 10 minutes in length. Work samples should be continuous excerpts, as opposed to a trailer. Video links or direct uploads may be included.
Optional: Brief description (PDF) of the performance(s), 250 words or less, including date, location, and major collaborators.
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Film & Video
Filmmakers
Video or film segment, no longer than 10 minutes.
Optional: Brief description (PDF) of the sample, 250 words or less.
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Screenwriters
Two writing samples (PDF) of your screenplay are required. One longer sample of no more than 10,000 words or 30 pages and a second two-page excerpt of the same work.
Optional: May include a brief synopsis if necessary.
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Please direct questions to Kerri Glover, bonjour@maisonalbion.com