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How To Apply For Residency

1

Application

Fill out the application carefully. Incomplete applications can not be considered.


2

Pay

After you submit your application, you'll be redirected to the payment portal. $40.00

3

Wait

It generally takes 1-3 weeks to process an application depending on how quickly your references respond.

Prepare BEFORE You Apply: 

  • Your professional bio: 200 words or less written in 3rd person. 
  • A recent photo to use with your bio on our Artists In Residency Page.
  • Emergency contact information: Name, phone number, email address.

  • Work Samples:

    • Writing: 2-3 PDFs (Approximately 15 pages in total)
    • Visual Art: 3 jpgs
    • Music: 2-3 mp3s
  • Provide two professional references. References are a critical part of the approval process. Applications will not be approved without references. Please let your references know in advance to expect an email from Dorland Mountain Arts requesting a letter of reference.
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will be redirected to pay your application fee. 
  • You will receive an email once our Applications Committee has fully reviewed your application. 
Check here if your mailing address is different from above.
Must be formatted correctly. ex: http://yourwebsite.com
Name of your professional reference.
We will email your reference. .
Please tell us how you are acquainted with the above reference. 
Name of your professional reference. 
We will email your reference.
Please tell us how you are acquainted with the above reference.
If you were referred by a Dorland Resident, please tell us how so we can thank them. If you chose "other" please explain. 
Your cooperation in providing demographic information would be greatly appreciated by Dorland. While this information is not mandatory, it aids us in gauging the inclusivity of our programs. Please be aware that demographic data may be shared with potential funding agencies upon their inquiry. Rest assured that only your responses to the following questions will be shared, and they will not affect any decisions regarding your residency application or subsequent processes.
If I am selected for residency, I give permission for you to photograph me during my work (at a mutually agreed time), or to use any photos I submit for the marketing of Dorland. I agree to the publication of these images and a quote in print and online to promote Artist Residencies at Dorland. You may also feature my photograph, bio, and/or a quote on Dorland's social media platforms.
Max File Size 10MB  - If you do not provide a photo, your bio will not be published on our website.
Max File Size 10MB 
Max File Size 10MB 
Max File Size 10MB
If you choose not to upload a reference letter, please have your referee email a letter to: reference@dorlandmountainarts.org 
If you choose not to upload a reference letter, please have your referee email a letter to: reference@dorlandmountainarts.org  


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