Kinship Studio, Cumberland, Maryland
Studio residencies and retreats are core to Kinship’s mission to inspire and support creative practice. Designed to meet you right where you are, they are as varied and unique as the people who seek them out. Ranging from completely self-directed to fully guided.
Grant-Funded Thematic Residencies
Twice per year, Kinship offers grant-funded thematic residencies to a cohort of six artists; all thematic residency spaces are currently filled. Join our mailing list to get updates on upcoming calls and fully-funded residency opportunities.
Self-funded Residencies & Retreats
Self-funded residencies and retreats are fee-based opportunities that allow you to get the benefit of a residency without the competitive application process. While partially subsidized, they only require a brief application and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stays can be as short as 3 days or as long as 4 weeks.
All residency and retreat programs include your own studio and up to a 30-minute orientation. Additional assistance and private workshops can be scheduled. See guided residency and retreats below.
Lodging at Kinship Studio includes private bedrooms in a communal setting with shared bathroom, kitchen, and library. If you prefer more private accommodations, you can book a studio-only residency and stay off-site.
Our Kinship Studio coordinator will help you prepare for your retreat and can provide a cost estimate for any additional support or services before you arrive.
50% deposit is paid when you book your retreat. The balance is due one week before your arrival. See retreat rates below.
While fee-based residencies and retreats are already partially subsidized, we understand that they are a significant investment for artists with limited income. If needed, we are happy to provide payment plans, guidance, and letters of support for grant funding applications or assistance with creating and promoting a crowdfunding campaign. For those who need additional financial assistance, please indicate that on your request form.
Residencies & Retreats
Types of Residencies & Retreats
Self-funded residencies and retreats are custom-designed to each artist’s needs. The options below can serve as a starting point for building your unique stay. When filling out your request form, please indicate the type(s) of residency or retreat that will best support your practice.
Mike Belleme
Self-Directed Residency
Self-directed residencies are partially subsidized, self-funded, and completely independent. Artists have around-the-clock access to your chosen workspace/studio. On the day you arrive, we will help you settle in, give you a tour of the facilities, answer any questions about house rules and studio/darkroom procedures, and leave you to your work.
This retreat is ideal for artists who have experience with the tools and processes in their requested studio. Extra technical or creative guidance can be requested at any time during a self-directed residency, subject to additional fees and availability.
Mike Belleme
Guided Residency & Retreats
Guided residencies and retreats are perfect for individuals who need a refresher, want to learn or refine a skill, need assistance designing or curating a project, or enjoy guidance, structure, inspiration, or feedback while they work. The amount of guidance is up to you and can range from one hour to the entire visit. Guided retreats are custom-designed to meet your creative needs. They provide a unique opportunity to experiment and explore at your own pace. If you are interested in learning more about guided residencies, retreats, or private workshops, please indicate that on your request form, and our studio coordinator will schedule a free 30-minute planning session.
Mike Belleme
Production Residency
Do you have a project you want to launch or a specific body or work you want to share with the world? Production residencies support artists in creating new works, launching projects, preparing exhibitions/installations, or designing community arts initiatives. At Kinship, we have a passion for bringing work to life. And collectively, we have a wealth of experience doing it. Our diverse team of artists, preparators, curators, and community arts facilitators can help you develop innovative, cost-effective ways to achieve your creative goals. Let us help you share your gifts with the world.
Mike Belleme
Grant-Funded Thematic Residency
Twice per year, Kinship offers grant-funded thematic residencies to a cohort of six artists. Thematic residencies are designed around Kinship’s call for engagement and other special projects. Grant-funded residencies are highly competitive, and open calls are announced in our newsletter. All thematic residency spaces are currently filled. Subscribe to our mailing list to get updates on upcoming calls for fully-funded residency opportunities.
Retreat Rates
Kinship is a non-profit organization. Retreat fees (paid by artists) do not fully cover the cost of your studio or stay and are subsidized by grants and donations. Retreat rates include access to a studio and a 30-minute studio orientation. For those lodging at Kinship Studio, it also includes a private bedroom and shared spaces such as the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and library. Additional fees for private instruction, workshops, critiques, etc. can be added to any retreat package.
To make Kinship Studio accessible to artists at all income levels, we offer financial assistance through partial scholarships, needs-based discounts, and work exchange opportunities when grant funding allows. If you need financial assistance, please indicate that on your residency request form.
Studio & Lodging
Daily - $85 (2-day min.)
One Week - $540
Two Weeks - $1025
Three Weeks - $1500
Four Weeks - $2000
Studio Only
Daily - $60
One Week - $385
Two Weeks - $730
Three Weeks - $1050
Four Weeks - $1400
Private Instruction
$50 per hour
10 hours - $450 ($45 per hour)
15 hours - $630 ($42 per hour)
20 hours - $800 ($40 per hour)
40 hours - $1520 ($38 per hour)
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Studios & Workspaces
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