The primary goal of our artist residency is to provide artists with a dedicated space and time to develop new work, explore creative ideas, and experiment with different approaches, while immersing themselves in Block island away from the pressures of their daily lives, allowing them to focus solely on their art practice and our community.
Low Season Artist Residency
Seabreeze Artist Residency
Mission
The Block Island Arts Council is proud to support the Sea Breeze Artist Residency to provide artists and writers with a welcoming and inspiring environment to focus on their work. This residency is in honor of Mary Newhouse, a fierce defender of the arts and nature conservation on Block Island. She believed that individual creative endeavors are essential to making the world a better place.
The Residency on Block Island
The ten day residency takes place at The Sea Breeze, one of the loveliest small Inns on Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island. Block Island is a unique community that has a long history in supporting the arts and nature conservation.
The residencies are scheduled during the off season, a more peaceful time that encourages contemplation and creative flow. Each resident will have their own guest room with private bath and porch, and the visual artist will also have a light-filled studio space, located on the property. The writer will have a desk in their guestroom, and the option to also work at The Island Free Library. The Sea Breeze provides a hearty, delicious breakfast, delivered to the guestroom each morning, a light lunch, and a bicycle with helmet and lock, perfect for exploring the island.
Emerging and established artists and writers are encouraged to apply. The residency is also intended to encourage dialogue within the community. During each session, we organize an event for residents to share their work.
The Block Island Arts Council is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of our community to deliver its mission. When donating please denote how you would like the money allocated.
All donations are tax deductible.