Steepletop Residency

  • DESCRIPTION

    Introduced in 2021, the Steepletop Residency provides the full “Millay experience” for those who wish to schedule their stay in advance without going through our blind jury process.

    Two-week to month-long stays include curated cohort of multidisciplinary creators (7 maximum), private bedrooms and studios (with bedding/linens), shared living spaces, laundry room, workstation, B&W darkroom and use of our Alumni and Nancy Graves Memorial libraries.

    Groceries are also provided along with communal dinners (prepared by our in-house chef)..

  • APPLICATIONS

    NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 SEASON (April-November). Rolling deadline, applications accepted year-round via our Submittable portal.

    Application Fee: $45

  • FEES

    APPLICATION FEE: $45

    RESIDENCY FEE: $4000

  • SCHEDULING

    March— November

  • SELECTION

    Millay Arts Co-Directors

 

Selection

We invite jurors who are practicing professionals as well as alumni; juries generally rotate annually. Therefore, should you plan to apply for both March and October, your work will be seen by the same jury.

We use a BLIND jury process -- works are judged solely on merit and assigned numbers for clarity -- all/any identifying information should be removed from your submission work statement and work sample.  

Collaboratives
(2 Residents)

Each prospective resident should submit an individual application and also make note of your collaborator’s name in your submission in your CONTACT INFORMATION. 

Collaboratives
(3-7 Residents)

MARCH DEADLINE ONLY

We offer ONE residency annually for collectives, open to all disciplines, 5-7 days (December OR March).

To apply, please submit ONE application that includes an Artist Statement along with a Project Description of Proposed Activity (whether creating new work, revising/reviving/past projects/performances, exploring new partnerships, etc.).

Please submit Work Samples from multiple members of the collective, along with biographical information that includes the history of the collective including prior works and/or professional accomplishments. 

Please note we also have stays available during our Wintertide Rustic Retreat, December 10th-March 25th for a reduced fee. 

Fellowships

These opportunities honor our partnerships with various organizations.  As funding allows, a stipend to offset expenses related to the residency may be offered.