Top Artist Residencies in Tennessee
Tennessee is a top state in the US for artist residencies. And it's no surprise why: Tennessee has an abundance of artist residencies that are both affordable and accessible to emerging artists. With an array of rural locations to offer serene settings to devote to your art, here are some of the best artist residencies in Tennessee, USA.
Appalachian Center for Craft | Artist In Residence
The Appalachian Center for Craft is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center offers the finest professional studio craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Certificate of Accomplishment, and workshop programs, and provides a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and gallery programs.
Location: Smithville, TN, USA
Rewards: Accommodation, production & more
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Sarasvati Creative Space | Camp Wonder Wander
Camp Wonder Wander offers a safe, comfortable, and creatively designed spaces in a rural setting for participants – designers, writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, performers, or those just seeking a creative outlet – to get lost or to explore their inner dreamscapes and rejuvenate one's inner spirit. The residency program is accepting applications and inquiries on a continuing basis and will accommodate them based on availability. There are several types of workspaces from quiet contemplative zones to a large studio shop space perfect for painting or large 3D projects as well as a ceramics workspace.
Location: Waynesboro, TN, USA
Rewards: Accommodation, production, funding & more.
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Stove Works | Residency
From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. The residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for artists to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community that is offered. Stove Works’ goal is to use Contemporary Art as a megaphone in order to foster an environment of exchange and reflection, to provide opportunities to learn from the experiences of others and to give voice.
Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA
Rewards: Accommodation, production, funding & more.
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Crosstown Arts | Residency
Crosstown Arts offers multidisciplinary residencies in Memphis, TN, to visiting and Memphis-based artists and curators working in any creative discipline including visual and performing arts, music, film, and writing in all genres. All residencies include a private studio workspace. Studios have varying configurations and amenities. In addition to a private practice space, musician residencies include other amenities through Crosstown Arts Musician & Artist Services department.
Location: Memphis, TN, USA
Rewards: Accommodation, production, funding & more.
Longhaven Artist Residency| Residency
The residency is located on ninety wooded acres in Knoxville, Tennessee. Artists live in rehabilitated historic log cabins and have access to new, purpose-built studio space. The residency is completely funded. All Loghaven Fellows are awarded stipends to support the creation of new work during the residency.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Rewards: Accommodation, production, funding & more.
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