chashama North

Space to Create in the Hudson Valley

Now accepting applications for the summer 2009
Early bird deadline April 24, 2009. No applications will be accepted after June 1st.

(see application for details; link is below)

In its sixth year, chashama North continues to evolve as an opportunity for emerging artists. The program provides 3 summer sessions of live and work space for seven rotating artists-in-residence. The communal kitchen is stocked with fresh, local organic produce and whole grains. Cooperatively prepared daily meals with a focus on whole foods act as the anchor of the residency program. Opportunities to engage in local food production are being organized with local farms, allowing artists the opportunity to encourage the respect and interaction with the environment and agricultural history of the Hudson Valley.

Session 1: June 2-28th
Session 2: July 6-28th
Session 3: August 3-30th

Facilities
Set on five acres, adjacent to hundreds of acres of undeveloped woods, chashama North consists of two structures, the Spruce Farmhouse and the Bungalows. The farmhouse is a historic farmhouse with two bedrooms and five studios. The Bungalows are three adjacent apartments that house the communal kitchen and lounge, five bedrooms and two studio spaces.
Each artist is given a private bedroom with private or shared bathrooms.
The studios are semi-private and have one or two tables, and a few other artists' supplies.
Outdoor dining area.
Communal lounge.
2-4 kitchen spaces for artist experiments or food related installations
Communal computer for emailing. Wireless network in Spruce farmhouse.

Residency Information:
Residencies are four weeks and culminate in an open studios event.
Artists are free to set their own daily schedule and activities.
Artists must coordinate their own transportation to and from the residency.
A communal bicycle is available.
There is one shared meal per day, the kitchen is stocked so individual meals and snacks can be prepared as needed. (Primarily vegetarian, meals may include organic and naturally raised meats two to three times a week).

Please download application HERE.

***Please note that the position for artist/food coordinator has been filled.***
The 2009 Summer Food coordinator is Eliza Stamps.

chashama North location
2600 Route 199
Pine Plains, New York 12567

Questions or for more information please contact:
carissa.chashama@gmail.com

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