OPEN CALL: Art & Water Micro Residency
An intimate residency supporting artists working at the intersection of creativity, environment, and community.
The Art & Water Micro Residency offers artists short-term use of the Art & Water Space in downtown Stillwater to develop new work, explore creative ideas, or engage deeply with place. Residents receive a small stipend, administrative support, and access to a flexible studio environment suited to installation, research, material exploration, listening practices, choreography, or multidisciplinary experimentation.
New for Spring/Summer 2026:
Each resident artist will culminate their time in the space with a public-facing gallery presentation or engagement during River Days of Action / Art Opener (June 5–7, 2026). This may take the form of an exhibition, installation, interactive experience, or other creative activation that invites community members into the artist’s process.
Residency Dates: May 16 – June 7, 2026
Length: 1–3 weeks, based on project needs
Who Should Apply: Artists from the Twin Cities metro and St. Croix River Valley; inquiries from Greater Minnesota and the Midwest welcomed.
As part of the residency, artists are required to host at least one public engagement activity—such as an open studio, workshop, performance, or facilitated conversation—making artistic inquiry accessible and participatory.
Rooted in A House Unbuilt’s values of whole-body listening and site-responsive creative practice, the Micro Residency supports artists whose work engages environment, ecology, movement, memory, or community storytelling.
Application Timeline
• Call for Applications: Deadline February 28, 2026
• Residency Period: May 16–June 7 2026
• Art Opener Exhibition Weekend: June 5–7, 2026
How to Apply
Please email the following materials to victoria@ahouseunbuilt.com.
• Resume or CV
• Short artist bio
• Portfolio or work samples (links preferred)
• 1–2 page proposal describing how you would use the residency period and your plans for the Art Opener gallery presentation
For questions, contact: victoria@ahouseunbuilt.com.
Download residency agreement HERE
