Edgewood Farm Residency
Artist in Residence at Edgewood Farm
Edgewood Farm Residency
Artist in Residence at Edgewood Farm
Artist in Residence at Edgewood Farm
The artist residency program of The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm is a program that began in 2017, developed to encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established artists. It works in connection with our distinguished educational facility at the Castle Hill Campus, whose mission is to foster the arts for the local and regional community. The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm will focus on the development of “the artistic process” by providing artists a beautiful place to work for an extended period of time. The residency program at Edgewood Farm strives to bring a broader artistic cultural conversation to the local community and economy of the Outer Cape.
The Truro Center for the Arts at “Castle Hill” was established in 1971 by a group of committed Cape Cod artists who transformed the nineteenth century barn into an art educational and community center in Truro, Massachusetts. Forty-nine years later, Castle Hill continues to provide workshops, lectures, exhibitions, events and employment opportunities for residents and visitors in a relaxed, non-competitive environment that is conducive for learning about and creating art. The workshop curriculum offered at the Castle Hill Campus is for the beginner, intermediate or professional artist and allows students to explore a wide range of artistic mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpting, writing, mixed media visual arts, culinary arts and gardening workshops.
The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm sits on nearly 7.5 bucolic acres adjacent to the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Atlantic Ocean and town conservation land. The residency provides artists an opportunity to be in a quiet and contemplative place, within walking distance to the dunes, natural forests, bike trails, ponds and spectacular beaches that are rated among the top ten most beautiful in the world. At a time when the natural environment is at risk, Edgewood Farm will offer artists a place to regain a connection to the natural world and draw inspiration from the environment.
Approximately 3-6 artists a month will have uninterrupted time to work in 4 studios. Residencies are open to writers, painters, printmakers, sculptors, musicians, ceramicists, dancers and farmers. Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm provides an open-studio residency that fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas among peers. It gives artists time to share work and discuss ideas across disciplines. Each participating artist will be asked to give a reading or a lecture and gallery exhibition or performance to the Castle Hill community and the general public.
The residency programs are offered during 2 terms each year in the spring and fall for three months periods. Time frames will range from 2 weeks to one month to three month, plus week-long retreats in September.
Location
Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm is located on 7.5+ pristine and protected acres in the resort community of Truro at the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and bounded by the Cape Cod National Seashore on the east and the Town of Truro Conservation Land on the south. More than half of the land area of the town of Truro is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, which was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy and is administered by the U.S. National Park Service. Truro itself is bordered by Provincetown to the northwest, the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast, Wellfleet to the south, and Cape Cod Bay to the west. The town is thirty-eight miles by road to the county seat of Barnstable, fifty miles from the Sagamore Bridge at the Cape Cod Canal, 105 miles from Boston and 112 miles from Providence, R.I.
Statistics
Proposed Residency Length: 2 weeks, one month, two month or three months.
Average number of artists in residence at a time: three to four.
Eligibility
Application type: Open application with portfolio review.
Applicants: Open to all artists, writers, musicians & farmers from the United States and from abroad. All residents and visitors are welcome to experience the richness and diversity of our creative community. We seek to provide every Edgewood Farm resident with an equal opportunity to pursue their creative practice and share work with the community as well as to offer residents and visitors to participate in and enjoy Truro Center for the Arts lectures, events, and programs in an inclusive artistic and literary environment.
Additional eligibility information: Applicants are accepted individually. Review of work submitted is based on seriousness and quality. Artists can apply as a collaborative team as well.
Proposed Application deadlines:
DUE : August 15, 2025 by midnight for October, November, December
(we are open now to apply before the deadline!)January 15th, 2025 for the Spring Session
CURRENTLY OPEN for March, April, May
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. It is suggested to submit at least 6 weeks prior to residency start dates.
Facilities & Services
Housing: Private bedroom in a shared beautiful antique farmhouse and barn. Bedding & towels are not provided and are the responsibility of the resident.
Meals: kitchen facilities ; meals are not provided.
Computer/internet access: Computer and internet connection is provided in all areas;
Accessibility: Housing/grounds/studios are accessible 24 hours a day at Edgewood Farm.
Studios/special equipment: Studios are available for painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and writing. All materials are the responsibility of the artist.
Smoking: Permitted outdoors only.
Laundry: is available on the premises.
Other available facilities: The Castle Hill Campus has a well-equipped ceramic studio and houses electric and gas kilns, a salt kiln, and a wood-fired kiln. It has a darkroom (October, November, April, May) and a media/computer lab. The Edgewood Farm Campus has a well-equipped printmaking studio as well as studio space alongside living spaces for painters, photographers and writers, and an outdoor work-space for sculptors.
Residency Fees
Application fee: $25
Residency fee: $1500/month or $850 for 2 weeks
All travel expenses and materials are the responsibility of the artist. International applicants are welcome to apply. Castle Hill actively seeks applicants from all backgrounds, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, disability, HIV status or veteran status. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, or religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.
Additional opportunities
There are many lectures, readings, art openings, studio visits, yoga classes, and other community events that residents may participate in if they choose; however, participation is entirely voluntary.
Contact Information
Truro Center for the Arts
P.O. Box 756
Truro, MA, 02666
Email Cherie Mittenthal, Executive Artistic Director: cherie@castlehill.org
Phone: 508-349-7511
Ceramic Residency
Ceramic Artist in Residence
Ceramic Residency
Ceramic Artist in Residence
Ceramic Artist in Residence
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill offers 3 month Ceramic Artist in Residence Programs during the winter, which are designed to provide time and facilities to artists looking for a concentrated creative experience. Our goal is to give driven and self-directed artists the opportunity to enhance their personal, intellectual and creative growth by expanding their body of work or creating a specific project. Free from the distractions of everyday pressures, residents will be given time and space to concentrate on their work in the beautiful setting of Cape Cod and will be awarded a shared exhibition in the Castle Hill gallery upon completion of their stay.
The residencies run from January to March and include housing and studio space for $500/month. Residents will be selected based on a review of application materials. Each resident will have personal workspace in a shared studio and open access to the communal ceramics studio and kilns. Materials and firing fees are payable through Castle Hill at a discounted rate. There is also the possibility of work exchange for firings based on the Residents experience and expertise. Residents will have a furnished apartment equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, living room, laundry and internet access. It is highly recommended to have a car, as there is limited public transportation and no grocery store within walking distance.
The ceramics facility at Castle Hill offers all standard studio equipment including wheels and a slab roller, as well as many kilns in excellent condition including: several programmable electric kilns, a Bailey gas kiln, raku, soda, and a train style wood kiln. The use of the kilns is dependent on the Residents experience and knowledge of safe firing. The studio barn is nestled in the gentle hills of Truro Massachusetts, just steps from the ocean. The Cape is rich with both nature and arts activity and abounds with beaches, nature trails and small-town charm.
Application DEADLINE: November 15, 2024
If you have any further questions, please contact the Ceramics Director, Chris Smith at 508-349-7511 or christophersmith@castlehill.org, there is a $25 application fee.
Jobs & Internships
Jobs & Internships
Jobs & Internships
Jobs & Internships
JOB POSTINGS
Studio Manager positions are seasonal. If you are interested in working at Castle Hill in the future, please get in touch!
INTERNSHIPS
Seasonal Interns are responsible for the smooth, safe and efficient running of workshops and for daily set-up of studios. Studios require quick breakdowns and set ups between classes with attention to the detailed requirements of each class. Interns work with visiting faculty to assist and monitor classes. Classes change every week and studio interns must anticipate new requirements and understand how all equipment functions. Studios open at 8:45 am and close at 5:00 pm, interns ideally work on a staggered schedule from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (times will vary depending on evening workshops). Administrative Interns support the Castle Hill office staff and will develop skills in non-profit office administration including aspects of marketing, fundraising, and event planning.
College Interns have the opportunity to take up to two workshops of their choosing during the summer season, High School Interns can take two workshops of their choice.
Applications and information for Summer Studio and Administrative Internships are below.
Work Study
Our Work Study program is for adults who have a strong desire to take a workshop but who may not have the opportunity to take our classes without financial assistance. Work study students receive credit to be applied towards the tuition of their workshop. For every 1.5 hours worked, one hour credit will be applied towards workshop tuition. Work study awards are based on need as well as prior work experience.
MISSION STATEMENT
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill has served a single purpose for more than 50 years: to create an inclusive and supportive arts community by providing a wide range of artistic experiences to students at all levels of ability. Energized by a faculty of distinguished artists and writers and enlivened by a welcoming and engaging community, Castle Hill offers workshops, lectures, exhibitions, performances, special events and short-term artist residencies. Located in an exquisitely beautiful rural setting, Castle Hill provides unique and inspiring learning experiences to all who come here.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Castle Hill does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or marital status in the admission of students, hiring of personnel, or in the administration of its work study, internship or scholarship program.
Teaching at Castle Hill
Teaching at Castle Hill
Teaching at Castle Hill
Teaching at Castle Hill
Do you have an idea for a workshop that you’d like to share?
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a faculty member at Truro Center for the Arts - Castle Hill?
We are always looking to expand our workshop program and invite new teachers into our studios!
Please fill out the form below with some basic information, and a staff member will be in touch with you to continue the conversation.
Thank you!
Modeling
Modeling
Modeling
Modeling
We are always looking for models to sit for our workshops and figure drawing sessions. Opportunities may be available throughout the year. If you are interested in putting your name on our model list and being contacted for these opportunities, please fill out the form below. Thank you!
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteers are mostly needed during the busy summer months at Castle Hill to help around campus, or help with events. You get to meet a great community of artists and art lovers, and free event tickets are a bonus!
For information on current volunteer opportunities, please call the office at 508-349-7511. To be added to the contact list for future volunteer opportunities, please fill out the form below.
Edgewood Farm HBCU Fellowship
Edgewood Farm HBCU Fellowship
New Artist Residency Partnership with HBCU & Morgan State University
The artist residency program of the Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm is a program that began in 2017, developed to encourage the development of creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established artists. It works in collaboration with our distinguished educational facility at the Castle Hill Campus, whose mission is to foster the arts for the local and regional community.
The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm focuses on the development of “the artistic process” by providing artists a beautiful place to work for an extended period of time. The residency program at Edgewood Farm strives to bring a broader artistic cultural conversation to the local community and economy of the Outer Cape.
The residency program has debuted a partnership between Morgan State University, a Historically Black College and University (“HBCU”) founded in 1867 in Baltimore, MD and the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill (“Castle Hill’). Made possible by the vision and generosity of Nancy and Al Osborne in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Castle Hill, the program brings young Black artists from Morgan State to Truro for residencies on Castle Hill’s historic Edgewood Farm campus.
Jamal Thorne
The fellowships were co-designed and are jointly administered by Castle Hill and Jamal Thorne, Teaching Professor and the Media Art Program Coordinator at Northeastern University in Boston and Eric Briscoe, Professor of Art and Coordinator of Visual Arts at Morgan State.
The program began in Spring, 2022 with the first Osborne Fellows. We plan that it will grow as it develops. Housed at Edgewood Farm for two weeks in the fall and in the spring, each Fellow is given a private room, a studio and access to all of the facilities and supplies of Castle Hill’s two campuses. We introduce them to the rich arts community and resources on the Outer Cape and give them the freedom, space and peace to make their work and begin the transition from academia to the community of working artists.
The fellows are mentored by Professors Thorne and Briscoe, as well as by the artists of Castle Hill and our Executive Artistic Director, Cherie Mittenthal. The Osborne Fellows residency is free of charge including transportation and a basic expenses stipend.
Additional eligibility information: Applicants are accepted individually. Review of work submitted is based on seriousness and quality. Artists can apply as a collaborative team as well.
Eligibility
Application type: Open application with portfolio review; must be African American to qualify for this Fellowship
Applicants: Open to all artists from the United States who attend an HBCU (Historically Black College & University). All residents and visitors are welcome to experience the richness and diversity of our creative community. We seek to provide every Edgewood Farm resident with an equal opportunity to pursue their creative practice and share work with the community as well as to offer residents and visitors to participate in and enjoy Truro Center for the Arts lectures, events, and programs in an inclusive artistic and literary environment.
Additional eligibility information: Applicants are accepted individually. Review of work submitted is based on seriousness and quality. Artists can apply as a collaborative team as well.
Application deadlines:
January 15, 2023 for March, April & May
August 15, 2023 for October, November & December (deadline extended)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. It is suggested to submit at least 6 weeks prior to residency start dates. First priority is those who submit by the 15th deadline
Facilities & Services
Housing: Private bedroom in a shared beautiful antique farmhouse and barn. Bedding will be provided, we ask for residents to bring their own towels.
Meals: kitchen facilities ; meals are not provided. Though we will drive you to the store the first day to purchase food.
Computer/internet access: Computer and internet connection is provided in all areas;
Accessibility: Housing/grounds/studios are accessible 24 hours a day at Edgewood Farm.
Studios/special equipment: Studios are available for painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and writing. All materials are the responsibility of the artist.
Smoking: Permitted outdoors only.
Laundry: is available on the premises.
Other available facilities: The Castle Hill Campus has a well-equipped ceramic studio and houses electric and gas kilns, a salt kiln, and a wood-fired kiln. It has a darkroom (October, November, April, May) and a media/computer lab. Life-modeling sessions are held on a weekly basis. The Edgewood Farm Campus has a well-equipped printmaking studio as well as studio space alongside living spaces for painters, photographers and writers, and an outdoor work-space for sculptors.
A $500 stipend will be offered to each resident.
Print Co-op
Print Cooperative
Print Co-op
Print Cooperative
Become a Print Co-op Member!
Our new beautiful print shop at Edgewood Farm gives us the opportunity to offer Cape artists a space to create and produce prints in a fully equipped print shop. It is our hope that opening this cooperative space will build community and open an artistic dialogue.
Our print shop houses 3 intaglio/relief presses and a Vandercook Letterpress SP20. We offer a wide array of standard print shop equipment for your use.
An additional benefit of membership is a 10% discount on printmaking workshops.
Rates:
Membership fees:
$50.00 Membership
Studio Use
Daily: $60.00
Weekly: $250.00
Monthly: $1500
Individual instruction may also be arranged for an additional fee.
*The studio of the Printmaking Cooperative is available when workshops are not in session.
How to Join
Just give us a call: (508) 349-7511
Scholarships
Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Scholarship Information
SCHOLARSHIPS
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is committed to providing financial need scholarships making it possible for local residents to attend an arts workshop.
Castle Hill offers 15 financial-need scholarships for workshops for year-round Residents who live in the Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet.
10 Memorial Scholarships for 50% off a Summer Workshop for year-round Residents of Truro, Wellfleet or Provincetown
5 Full Hometown Scholarships for a Summer Workshop for year-round Residents of Truro
Please choose the scholarship that is the best fit for you. One scholarship application per person.
The Budd Hopkins Memorial Scholarship
Two 50% tuition scholarships for a painting workshop for year-round residents of Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet
The Doris Harris Memorial Scholarship
Two 50% tuition scholarships for a ceramics workshop for year-round residents of Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet
The Justin Kaplan Memorial Scholarship
Two 50% tuition scholarships for a writing workshop for year-round residents of Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet
The Will Barnett Memorial Scholarship
Two 50% tuition scholarships for a printmaking workshop for year-round residents of Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet
The Claire Flanders Memorial Scholarship
Two 50% tuition scholarships for a photography/digital media workshop for year-round residents of Truro, Provincetown and Wellfleet
The Castle Hill Hometown Scholarship for Truro Year-Round Residents
Five full-tuition scholarships for year-round residents of Truro
DISCOUNTS
Truro Center for the Arts offers the following discounts, which will be deducted at time of registration. Combined total discounts cannot exceed $100.
Multiple Workshops Discount
$25 discount for a second workshop after the first full tuition payment
Refer-A-Friend Workshop Discount
$50 discount when your referred friend signs up with full tuition to a workshop that you are enrolled in
BFA or MFA Student
$50 discount for students currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program
In addition to the discounts listed above, we periodically offer special promotions
advertised through our e-newsletters and Facebook page.
Last Minute Opportunities:
Are you a local and would like to be put on an "ON CALL" list?
If we have room in a class we can call you last minute to see if you'd like to participate, and we may even be able to offer a discounted rate. Area of Focus: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics & Writing.
Add your name to the list!
OCARC
O.C.A.R.C.
OCARC
O.C.A.R.C.
Outer Cape Artist in Residence Consortium (OCARC)
2024 APPLICATION FORM
Introduction
The Outer Cape Artists in Residence Consortium (OCARC) was founded in 1995 in response to a request by the Cape Cod National Seashore (Seashore) to establish a residency program in one of its historic dune shacks at the edge of the Atlantic “back shore” in Provincetown. It offers the artist the creative stimulation that isolation and solitude provide. In the summer of 1995, OCARC was awarded the Margo-Gelb shack by the Seashore, with the first residencies being held in 1996.
OCARC is made up of four non-profit organizations - three arts organizations [the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown (FAWC), Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill (Castle Hill)] and a dune shack advocacy group, Peaked Hill Trust (PHT). PHT oversees the maintenance of the Margo-Gelb shack as well as provides the transportation to/from the shack on Saturdays.The Outer Cape Artists in Residence Consortium (OCARC) was founded in 1995 in response to a request by the Cape Cod National Seashore (Seashore) to establish a residency program in one of its historic dune shacks at the edge of the Atlantic “back shore” in Provincetown. It offers the artist the creative stimulation that isolation and solitude provide. In the summer of 1995, OCARC was awarded the Margo-Gelb shack by the Seashore, with the first residencies being held in 1996.
The Program
Six residencies are awarded each year during the season of mid-May – mid-October. Writers and Artists (painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, musicians) may apply for a two-week residency. Any practicing artist may submit and application; however, priority consideration for a residency will be given to applicants who are a Former Fellow or member of FAWC, a member of PAAM, or a member of Castle Hill. Those who have never participated in the program will have priority over those who have already had this opportunity.
Those who are awarded residencies will receive a two-week stay in the dunes. The dates are:
May 11 - 25, 2024 | $400
June 8 - June 22, 2024 | $750
July 6 - July 20, 2024 | $750
August 3 - August 17, 2024 | $750
September 7 - September 21, 2024 | $550
September 28 - October 12, 2024 | $400
Applications are due by February 15, 2024, and are reviewed by a jury. The residencies will be awarded by March 15, 2024. User fees are due in full by April 30, 2024. Fees range seasonally from $200 - $375 per week, depending on the month.
Scholarships:
For residents experiencing financial hardship, one two-week residency will be awarded in full as an OCARC scholarship. If applicable, please indicate on your residency application.
Presentation of Work: As an element of OCARC’s agreement with the National Park Service, participants are requested to develop a means of sharing their dune shack experience with a broader audience, such as through an exhibition, reading, workshop, demonstration, or exhibit. Participants should discuss their ideas for programs and venues with OCARC.Living in a Shack
The Margo-Gelb shack, which was once owned by painter Boris Margo and his wife, printmaker Jan Gelb, sits on a high dune overlooking the ocean. It has views in all directions. The one room shack is about 14 feet by 12 feet in size, with an environmentally friendly, composting outhouse nearby. The shack has one full bed with a folding cot, a work-dining table, sink, gas burners, a gas refrigerator, and cooking/eating utensils.There is no wood stove or other source of heat. A hand pump for water is located about 100 feet from the shack (NOTE: this is good drinking water and is tested every year.) There is a clothesline near the shack for hanging wash.
Mattresses, pillows and blankets are provided. Residents must supply towels, sheets, sleeping bags (if desired), and whatever food, art supplies and clothing they need. The National Park Service doesn't allow pets.
PHT maintains the shack and provides transportation in and out of the dunes at the beginning and end of the stay. The town of Provincetown is within walking distance, about two miles away. Because of severe erosion along the shore, the path down to the beach is somewhat longer and less direct than previously. Signs directing foot traffic are posted.Qualifications and Application
The applicants need not be a Fellow or member of FAWC or a member of PAAM or Castle Hill, but those who fit one of these categories will be given priority, all things being equal. Also given priority are those who have never before received this residency.
The applicant must be a practicing writer or artist who demonstrates through their resume and letter why they wish to receive this residency and how the experience will be beneficial to them and the overall program by means of the public presentation.
The applicant should give an outline of that program, but may change the outline with approval of OCARC and the Seashore before the event, as long as time is allowed for proper advertising.
The application may also include three references and any other material, such as reviews, that the applicant feels will help in the selection process.
OCARC does not discriminate regarding age, religion, race, disability, etc., but a disabled person must demonstrate that he/she/they can negotiate a steep sand hill to the shack and any other obstacles related to primitive, isolated, living. An applicant with physical disabilities should specify needs in the application, due to the isolation and terrain of the location.
The shack is available from mid-May to mid-October. Please indicate in your application the first and second choices for residency dates, two weeks, starting with a Saturday date.
Applications will be processed by a committee. A resident may have a guest or guests visiting the shack, but only one at a time. The prime intent of this experience is considered to be its isolation and how solitude may affect and enhance the creative process.Application Checklist
Letter of Intent (artistic), which includes your affiliation with one of the three arts organizations, if any.
Outline of proposal for public event.
Slides or DVD’s of work/photos/manuscripts/published material/reviews/etc.
Dates, two weeks starting on a Saturday that you wish to be considered for, and/or if any dates are o.k.
Financial need, if applicable.
For questions about the application, contact Janet Whelan by email at jrwhelan@comcast.net