Apply for SPACE 

Please contact admin@spacetowrite.org before beginning application for ease of process.

 

Call for Artists: SPACE Writing Residency 

 

About Us: SPACE is dedicated to supporting female playwrights in a natural, nurturing environment. We currently have 3 SPACES and will be adding up to 10 in the next few years. It is important to SPACE that the application process is non-competitive and open to any female identifying creator working in the theater. SPACE accepts writers/creators working at any phase of their project, from pre-concept to final work. SPACE intends to help visiting artists connect to other writers and creators in an ever widening network. 

 

SPACE Overview: 

  • Duration: 3 – 14 days 
  • Location: 

Tiny House in woods next to a lake in Kimmell, Indiana 

Large House Retreat next to Lake Michigan in Union Pier, Michigan 

Rehabbed Barn/Studio on 30 Appalachian acres on the TN/North Carolina Border 

 

● Dates and Length you need SPACE: ______________________________ 

Preference of which SPACE: ______________________________________

 

 

What We Offer: 

  • A Natural Setting to Live/Work and Create. 
  • An engaged host who is interested in your needs for your unique process. 
  • Connect with a Community of Artists who have decades of experience and access to artists from across the SPACE community. 

Eligibility: SPACE is open to women artists (age 21 and above) regardless of level of experience. We encourage those who feel they have not been allowed the SPACE and time to have their voice heard. We also encourage those who explore the creation of new theatrical experiences. 

 

Application Please submit the following: 

  1. A brief artist statement and bio 
  2. Who are you? Interests, joys, obstacles. 
  3. Why do you need space? 
  4. What would create a great experience for you? 
  5. A resume, contact information 
  6. Two letters/emails of recommendation with contact info for recommender.

Selection: Applications will be reviewed by our three person board of directors and the Hosts of SPACE. Once accepted, the board will assist in pairing you with a host that closest fits your needs. The host and you will then be connected and clarify details of your experience. 

 

Costs: FREE 

  1. Provide your own transportation to SPACE or nearby Bus/Train Station for pickup. 
  2. Some agreed upon meals may be provided (arranged and agreed upon with your host) and/or you can purchase/bring your own food for your own preparation.

For inquiries, please contact admin@spacetowrite.org. 

 

Housekeeping Rules: 

SPACE hopes to keep the ‘rules’ short and sweet but each SPACE will have some of their own requirements or reminders. 

  1. No smoking indoors. 
  2. No open flame. 
  3. SPACE should generally be left in the same condition as when you enter.
  4.  A dog(s) in some SPACE settings can be approved (check beforehand) 
  5. Clean bedding/towels/basic cooking equipment/toilet/shower/writing space/utilities/internet-wifi will be provided. 
  6. A secondary Host or Board Member contact will be provided for both Host and Artist for any difficult situations or conflicts that arise that feel too uncomfortable to address directly. 
  7. Property/bodily injury information will be provided. A waiver of responsiblity will also be required at beginning of residency.