Eligibility

The program is open to national and international artists 18+ years of age. A variety of disciplines are accepted, including, but not limited to: visual arts, media/new genre, performance, architecture, film/video, literature, theater, dance, interdisciplinary arts, and music composition. Working knowledge of English is helpful for international artists, as an interpreter will not be provided. The Watermill Center is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and disability. For special needs or questions about accessibility, please get in touch with access@watermillcenter.org.

Number of Participants

The International Summer Program is an exceptional residency that brings 20 artists together for four weeks at The Watermill Center.

Deadline

February 20, 2025 04:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 30, 2025 04:00 UTC

Duration

July 07, 2025 - August 02, 2025

Funding

• $500.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $12.00 application fee

Facilities

Co-Working, Desk Space, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Shared Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Guest House, Private Housing, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room

Meals

Breakfast, Chef on Site, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Exhibition, Performances

Disciplines

Acting, Architecture, Ballet, Book Arts, Chefs, Choreography, Cinematography, Collective, Comedy, Composers, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Culinary, Dance, Dance Groups, Design, Digital Media, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Literature, Makers, Moving Image, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Nonfiction, Opera, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Public Art, Puppeteers, Research, Scholar, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Singing, Sound Art, Theatre, Theatre Directors, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The International Summer Program is an exceptional residency that brings 20 artists together for four weeks at The Watermill Center. Participants are invited to develop new works alongside emerging artists and established creative professionals from various countries and disciplines. They exchange ideas, share practices, attend workshops, and collaborate on projects in a communal and experimental environment that encourages them to push the boundaries of contemporary creative practice. Participants also have opportunities to work with Founder/Artistic Director Robert Wilson on workshops, rehearsals, and installations. The program culminates in a festival of works developed during the residency, alongside works by renowned artists across dance, visual arts, theater, music, and performance art. During the program, artists are immersed in an extensive collection of resources, including The Watermill Center Collection, the Library of Inspiration, and ten acres of landscaped grounds and