The foundational artist residency program runs each growing season, May through October, inviting artists to engage in life on a working CSA farm. By generating, supporting and promoting links between ourselves, our work and our place on earth, we expand the idea of “community supported agriculture” to include a creative community. We host up to three artists & writers at a time, welcoming individuals with an interest in sustainable systems. Residencies range anywhere from 1-5 months, but the most successful stays usually last a minimum of 2 months.
In exchange for 15 hours in the garden per week, artists receive:
- Rustic, private furnished rooms on the farm
- Studio space in our continually evolving dairy barn: built in 1915, the barn is a beautiful example of the Dutch Gambrel style that we have gradually adapted to the working needs of the artists
- Farm-fresh produce and many staples like rice, beans, flours, spices, oils & more
- Gorgeous setting on a 40-acre farm set in the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin
- Access to tools & equipment
- Opportunities for gallery exhibitions and community engagement.