I-Park 2016 Landscape/Garden/Ecological Design Program

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I-Park, located in rural East Haddam, CT (U.S.), announces its 2016 multi-disciplinary artists-in-residence program. The program is open to landscape, garden and ecological designers looking to expand and enrich their creative practice in a retreat-like, collegial setting – in the company of visual artists, music composers, writers and architects. Self-directed residencies are being offered from May through November, 2016. Most residencies are 4-weeks in duration, though split (2-week) sessions can occasionally be arranged to accommodate busy career schedules. International applicants are welcome.

I-Park provides comfortable, private living quarters in a renovated 1850’s era farmhouse, a private studio and a meals program. In addition to attentive staff support, shared workshop space and an array of tools, equipment and site materials are available on request.   

While the typical residency revolves around studio work, those wishing to undertake aesthetic interventions and conceptual investigations in nature will have broad access to I-Park’s expansive grounds. Some suggestions for how a landscape architect or garden designer might productively utilize the gift of time, space and fellowship that an I-Park residency bestows can be found here.  

Work samples are evaluated through a competitive, juried process. A $30 application fee helps defray the cost of the independent selection panel. Accepted designers are responsible for their own work materials as well as transportation to and from the area. The program is otherwise offered at no cost to invitees.  

We will also be hosting two Special Programs in 2016, a Composers + Musicians Collaborative Residency and a Family-Friendly Residency, an experimental program dedicated to artists with dependent children. These programs have separate application deadline. Visit the I-Park website at http://www.i-park.org for more information.

Program details, the application form and a comprehensive FAQ are available online.  For more information, contact I-Park at info@i-park.org or 860-873-2468.

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