Lucid Art encourages nonrepresentational ways of exploration through mixed media, conceptual, eco art, and interdisciplinary approaches. Artists will focus on learning about the practice of Lucid Art with an emphasis on the integration of art, process, and inner awareness. By shifting artistic paradigms, a deeper base is nurtured for understanding individual creative growth and development as well as the role of the artist in society.

The residency is a 3-week stay for artists in a serene, retreat-like surrounding to delve into a contemplative state with their studio work. Solitary explorations in a remote place enable artists to unplug from their daily routines and find a deeper connection with nature.

The residency will provide a cottage to live in, located in the center of the Foundation campus. It has one bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, and a full kitchen. The cottage has a private deck that overlooks the Inverness ridge of the Bishop Pine Preserve. It has electric heat. There is Wi-Fi in the cottage, but there is no computer or TV. There is a washer and dryer and all linens are provided. A telephone can be used for local calls only. Cell phones will most likely work here, but with a reduced range of coverage.

The residency artist will use a studio called the “Ark.” The studio was built in 1960 and was originally used by painter Gordon Onslow Ford, then by painter John Anderson (1962-1964), and finally by mixed media artist and scholar Fariba Bogzaran (1995-2011). The studio is a large workspace with a restroom, work sink, expansive wood walls, high ceilings, upper loft, glass sliding door to a private deck, and plenty of natural light coming in through skylights. There are modular bases with wooden tops available for arranging various worktable configurations. There is a fireplace as well as two electric heaters. There is no Wi-Fi in the studio.

Meals are not provided during the residency. Artists will need their own transportation to nearby towns to buy food and supplies as needed.

During the residency, artists will meet with a faculty member (artists and educators) who will discuss and give feedback on the work created.

During the first week, artists will be given a tour of Gordon Onslow Ford’s studio and home, shedding light on the historical and environmental context seeding the residency program and campus.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

1. Artist’s Statement: Please provide a brief statement about your work in relation to the mission of the Lucid Art Foundation (250 word limit).

2. Please provide a short bio and recent exhibition history from the last 5 years.

3. Describe the current project you are considering. How do you envision your time at the residency?

4. Have you ever lived and worked in a remote area?

5. If no to question 4, are you comfortable living in the countryside adjunct the wilderness and a nature preserve?

6. What aspect of this residency attracted you?

7. How did you hear about the Lucid Art Residency Program? 

8. Please list three professional references.

9. The Foundation encourages the use of nontoxic artistic media. We will no longer accept applicants who use oil-based paints, turpentine, spray paint, or any media that are volatile or have strong odors

10. No large power tools are allowed on campus

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada.

Have own means of transportation to, from, and during the residency.

Have an MFA (or equivalent in independent studio work and an exhibition history). 

The Selection Committee will consider artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, writing, poetry, eco art, and mixed media.

A short bio and recent exhibition history from the last 5 years.

10 images of work created within the last two years.

A brief residency project proposal.

Three professional references.

Answers to all residency questions.