Residency 1
May 30th – June 6th
Residency 2
August 1st- August 8th
Madison, VA
The Graves Mill Farm Residency is a fully funded retreat for writers and visual artists at all stages of their careers. It seeks to inspire participants through the power of the natural world, and to foster creativity through both solitude and community.
We seek artists who are dedicated to their craft, and for whom nature plays an essential role. Participants can expect to work privately through the day, while also interacting daily in our communal spaces and at evening meals. Sharing your work will be in the form of a studio night with guests. Participants are to explore the 2,000-acre farm property, and adjoining forests, for inspiration in their work.
Application opens:
January 23rd, 2026
Application closes:
February 23rd, 2026
Finalists will be required to provide a reference prior to virtual interview.
Resident Applicant Virtual Interviews:
• February 24th • March 3rd • March 10th
Resident Applicant Notification:
March 15th, 2026
Artists-in-Residence must be at least 21 years old and be prepared to dedicate the week to creating work and inspiring others. Artists will work largely independently in a semi-remote setting in Madison County Virginia.
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