Artist Residencies in Upperville with Stipend

Oak Garden Foundation Interdisciplinary

Upperville, United States

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation Interdisciplinary Residency in Upperville, Virginia, offers 2-week or 5-week sessions for artists, conservation practitioners, researchers, scholars, scientists, and writers to pursue creative projects focused on plants, landscapes, gardens, and the natural world. This flagship program, started in , provides time and space for independent work alongside optional activities like library visits, landscape exploration, and volunteering at the Biocultural Conservation Farm. Selected residents receive stipends of $800 for 2-week stays or $2,000 for 5-week stays, with housing and ground transportation from Dulles Airport or Union Station.

Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Upperville, United States

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) offers a unique residency experience located in Upperville, Virginia, nestled between the towns of Middleburg and Marshall. The foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the gifts of Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon, including her extensive gardens, estate, and the Oak Spring Garden Library. The OSGF focuses on interdisciplinary residencies that bring together artists, conservation practitioners, researchers, and scholars who are connected through their creative and investigative practices concerning plants, gardens, landscapes, and related environmental themes. Established in 2021, the residency program supports individuals engaged in a variety of disciplines including the arts, conservation, humanities, and plant and ecological sciences. Residents are provided with fully furnished accommodations and have access to studios, a significant library collection, communal meals, and various natural and cultivated landscapes on the 700-acre property. The program aims to foster a collaborative environment among residents while also providing opportunities for solitude and focused work. Key components of the residency include initial orientations to the resources available at OSGF, involvement in community meals prepared by an on-site chef, and optional involvement in activities that enhance their experiential learning and connection to the site.