Open Call
Practicing artists of all backgrounds and at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply.
The Anderson Center’s Winter Retreat program is a short-term residency during the organization’s off-season for artists and writers seeking concentrated creative time for reflection and the advancement of their personal artistic goals. A Winter Retreat at the Anderson Center is a fee-based opportunity for up to four artists at a time to live in community and fellowship while working on their own projects in the inspiring setting of the historic Tower View Estate.
December 30, 2026 - February 02, 2027
Darkroom, Desk Space, Individual Studio, Library, Piano, Print Shop
Guest House, Kitchen, Private Room
No meals
Animation, Architecture, Book Arts, Cartoonist, Choreography, Cinematography, Comedy, Composers, Conceptual Art, Dance, Design, Documentary, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Journalism, Literature, Music Composition, Nonfiction, Painting, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Printmaking, Scholar, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Textile, Visual Arts
English
A self-paced Winter Retreat may be a good fit for: -Artists & writers who need time away from daily responsibilities and distractions to focus on a creative project. - Visual artists needing access to the Anderson Center’s specific studio facilities. -Educators seeking focused creative time during a winter break or sabbatical. A Winter Retreat is also an ideal opportunity for collaborating artists to advance a project or work alongside one another at Tower View. A Winter Retreat in the Historic Tower View Residence includes a private bedroom and a private bathroom, along with access to a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, living room, dining room, and several common spaces. Bedrooms are equipped with either a king bed, full bed, or twin beds; a desk, a dresser, a large closet, and a comfortable chair. Artists are responsible for their own food, meals, and transportation.
