Courtney Bethel told us tales of what I can only assume is the most magical place for artists: MacDowell. A haven for artists to make uninterrupted work from anywhere from 2-6 weeks, MacDowell sounds like the coolest adult summer camp for artists that includes meals! and it’s free….. say what?! You just have to get in. Since it’s such a coveted residency, so many people apply but it’s definitely on my list. If nothing else, I may set my sights on the small town to live in as a way to interact with a lot of different artists on a regular basis.
It sounds like heaven.
Being 35 years old and married, I had never considered the idea of residency. A late in life graduate student, residencies seemed like something that young single people do. But after hearing that they hosted an 80-year-old artist. I suppose, I could do it after all. Something to consider for sure!