Artist In Residence will receive from and contribute to the farm community in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Approximately 6-20 hours a week of dedicated solo studio time (in the shared studio space) with access to (see attached equipment list).
\u2022 One day a week of learning, collaboration, production and experimentation with artist Marty Elkin in the studio.
\u2022 Opportunity to build a body of work.
\u2022 Contribute to the farm and your portfolio by teaching workshops
\u2022 Opportunity to participate in a local weekly farmer\u2019s market, learn about markets, help run the booth, sell your own creations, 10 \u2013 20 Saturdays May-October.
\u2022 Opportunity to participate in and help at least one major agricultural fair \u2013 Common Ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Opportunity to learn farm and flock management with Mary Ann Haxton.
\u2022 Opportunity to take full responsibility for the farm and care of animals while owners are away and live the farming lifestyle.
\u2022 Opportunity to connect with a larger artist and farmer community through visiting artists, workshops, field trips and connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Opportunity to create a legacy project with A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm that will expand the artist\u2019s curiosities and talents and leave a mark for future residents and visitors to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mostly private housing: enjoy a beautiful one room space that provides wifi, storage, shared kitchen and bath and easy access to the studio space below.
\u2022 A modest monthly stipend of $400 in exchange for an average of 15 hours per week of farm work.
\u2022 Access to community meals, farm grown meat and vegetables as harvested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Areas of learning<\/strong> curriculum with Marty Elkin and Mary Ann Haxton. Emphasis to be determined with applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Farm: Farm management, record keeping, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, gardening vegetables and dye plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flock: Record keeping, animal husbandry, (Add two months to your residency start time to include lambing and early lamb care)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber: Shear, skirt, wash, card, spin <\/p>\n\n\n\n Art: Needle felting, wet felting, weaving, spinning, knitting, natural dyes, botanical printing, acid dyes, production of fiber products <\/p>\n\n\n\n Click the link below to download a PDF file of our application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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