Set in the bucolic Hudson Valley, chashama North provides space to create for visual and performing artists in Pine Plains, New York.
Program is now closed for submissions for residencies.
Mission:
An artists residency program that fosters a sense of community through shared meals of organic, local foods. In its fourth year, chashama North continues to evolve as an opportunity for emerging artists. The core of the residency program will be the shared meals. There will be a shared mid-day meal every day, and shared supper Wednesdays and Sundays. The primarily vegetarian meals will focus on wholesome, organic, sustainable and local foods. Cooking and eating together will foster a sense of community and encourage a dialogue about contemporary art and life.
In addition to creating a sense of community, the shared meals will become a learning experience for the artists-in-residence. The kitchen stocked with seasonal produce, whole grains and naturally raised meats and dairy will encourage new understanding of preparing and eating foods. Meal plans, recipes and instructions will be provided to teach those with limited skills or experience how to cook with whole foods.
Facilities:
Each artist will have a private bedroom and semi-private studio. The studios range in size and will be assigned based on artists' needs. The rooms are sparsely furnished with a futon or mattress. The studios have at least one worktable and a few clip lamps. There is also a communal garage workspace (Tools are not provided). There is a computer and wireless network available for email. A few studios will be connected to the wireless network.
Program is now closed for submissions for residencies.
Film Space Residency
Screenwriter's Residency
June 1 – June 22
3 Weeks Fee: $440
Visual Arts Residency
June 29 – July 27
Open Studios: Saturday July 26
August 3 – September 1
Open Studios: Saturday August 31
4 Weeks* Fee: $550
*Visual Artists wishing to stay for both terms can apply to stay 9 weeks. Fee: $1240
Please email suko@chashama.org with questions or for more information.
More Info:
Just off the Taconic, Pine Plains is a 25-minute drive east of Red Hook and Rhinebeck New York. The town is 2 miles down the road from the residency.
In town you'll find restaurants, hardware store, wine shop, pharmacy, gas station, a great café offering free wifi and Peck's Market.
A larger hardware store/lumberyard, art supply shop and movie theaters, and large Sunday Farmer's Market are available in Red Hook or Rhinebeck.
