There are two ways artists are invited to attend a residency at Tiny Birch. Applications are received via an open call. During the pilot years of 2020 and 2021, Tiny Birch will also invite a small number of artists to apply for a residency. These artists have been selected to help shape what future programs and resources Tiny Birch could engage in.

We welcome applications from both emerging and established artists. At this time, Artists must be self-motivated so they can be productive in the isolation afforded by a residency. They must also be open to sharing insights with audiences about their work and processes. At this time, Tiny Birch’s facilities are equipped to host artists mainly looking to do research or work outdoors. There are no preconditions for the type or style of an applicant’s work other than excellence. If you would like to work on a project but you are unsure if Tiny Birch has the resources or space for it contact us with your questions.

Tiny Birch typically hosts 4-8 residencies per year divided into two sessions: Spring and Fall. Each residency ranges from 1-4 weeks in length.

The program is typically meant to house one artist, two in collaboration, or an artist with an assistant. The log cabin can accommodate a maximum of four guests, two per bedroom. Due to the limited size of our cabin’s living quarters, we cannot house large collectives or groups.

We ask that collaborators/duos apply together, submitting one application that reflects the nature of the proposed collaborative work. One applicant should be designated the primary applicant and the other(s) named in the “collaborator/assistant” field. If the collaborator/assistant only plans to stay for a portion of the residency, please specify the dates in the notes section of the application.

Artists are offered 24/7 access to a private study as well as accommodation in the Tiny Birch log cabin. They will also get access to our workshop and an outdoor working area. Artists are provided with two communal meals a day and housekeeping for residencies longer than a week.

We do not expect a final product at the end of one’s residency. Artists-in-residence are highly encouraged to engage with the regional arts community while in residence at Tiny Birch. Possibilities include a virtual workshop, performance, site specific installation, or artist talk hosted at Tiny Birch. Artists have the option to donate one or more works to the residency’s Flat File Program and to contribute content to Tiny Birch’s social channels and future print publications. Artists are also asked to make a recommended list of books as a contribution to the residency’s currently-virtual-but-hopefully-soon-physical library for future residents.

Artists should be over 21 and comfortable communicating with Tiny Birch in English, Spanish or French. Artists should ideally have a car and a valid driver’s license due to the remote location of the residency.

The Tiny Birch log cabin contains both the study, workshop and resident living quarters. Residents stay on the top floor which features two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Artists-in-residence share communal spaces with the residency staff which include an open living room and a full kitchen. The resident’s study is located in the main floor of the cabin. The entire property is on a fourteen-acre wooded site with two porches equipped with outdoor seating and two outdoor contemplation overlooks. Tiny Birch is located on private property and is not open to the public. The residency is surrounded by beautiful natural spaces including national parks available for hikes, waterfalls, swimming holes, and more less than 5 minutes away from the cabin.

There is no cost to apply to the residency. The residency has a fee of $400 per week per resident. A non-refundable deposit of half the anticipated fee will be due upon acceptance of a residency, the second half will be due the day before arrival.

Fees subject to change from year to year.

Tiny Birch fundraises throughout the year in order to offer the residency program at a low cost to artists. The full residency fee goes to cover operational residency costs. Additionally, at this time all residency staff members are volunteer.

Artists are welcome to ship materials and personal or household items prior to their arrival. In the Spring, it’s a good idea to bring sweaters, t-shirts, a short and long pants. In the Fall, it’s a good idea to bring sweaters, long pants, and a good wind breaker jacket as snowfalls may happen occasionally. There are plenty of outdoor activities around the area so plan ahead and bring anything you need to hike, swim, bike, etc.

The log cabin was primarily designed to accommodate the artist-in-residence. If the artist wishes to be joined by a spouse or partner, we ask that the artist arrive unaccompanied for at least the first week so they can take time to become oriented. After that they are welcome to be joined by a spouse or partner.

If the artist plans to host family at any point during the residency, they should indicate so on the notes section of the application and, if selected, discuss their intentions with the Director prior to accepting a residency. A smaller fee will be charged for family to cover meal costs.

At this time, Tiny Birch is not equipped to accommodate pets.

Yes, because of safety issues.

Artists-in-residence should coordinate their material needs with the Director. Consideration will be given to providing certain materials on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. Artists should consult the Director prior to bringing or shipping their own materials and tools.

Artists are responsible for packing their work. Shipping options should be discussed with staff in advance of the residency.

Stores selling art supplies are very limited in this area. There are several hardware stores nearby however the closes art store is in Burlington, VT which is an hour away from the residency. Most supplies should be ordered online for delivery here either before or during a residency.

Warren is a small residential village located on the Mad River Valley region of Vermont, at the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest. Tiny Birch Residency, by car, is approximately 10 minutes from Warren and 20 minutes from Waitsfield. Both Warren and Waitsfield are small friendly towns, home to the annual Vermont Festival of the Arts, and with many options for outdoor recreation, art galleries, restaurants, farmer markets, and craft breweries. Read more in the NYTimes.