Snow Farm offers a free residency opportunity in April for experienced makers in our community. Residents enjoy private, creative work time in one of our studios, with housing provided. In early spring, the campus is quiet, with no workshops running, as the earth comes alive and the first greens return. Three artists will be in residence each week as the Snow Farm staff prepares to begin the full workshop season in May.
2026 Dates & Details
Spring residents are chosen at random in early March, three per session.
This Free Independent Residency is offered in two, one-week sessions. Arrival is 2 to 5pm on Monday with departure by 4pm on Sunday.
Week 1: April 6 to 12, 2026
Week 2: April 13 to 19, 2026
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To be eligible for the residency, simply purchase a residency opportunity for $35. Individuals may participate in one or both of the residencies, but to have a chance for both you must enter for each week.
There are no application requirements for the residency. Selected residents will be screened by our studio staff to ensure that any potential resident has adequate experience to use the equipment safely.
Studio Spaces
The following studios are available during the Independent Residency, with some limits as noted below: 2D/mixed media, flameworking, flat glass, ceramics, fibers, woodworking, metalsmithing and jewelry. The studio page offers a detailed description of the equipment in each space. Each resident will have exclusive use of one of these studios during their stay. Studio availability is determined at the time of selection g i.e. the first resident will get their preferred studio, the second and third residents will get their choice of the remaining studios in the order they are chosen.
Residents are expected to bring their own supplies and materials. Some other materials may be available for purchase on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire if necessary.
Residents will have 24-hour access to their studio. On Mondays, upon arrival, the Snow Farm staff will provide a studio orientation, and during the week, some staff will be available to troubleshoot if necessary. By the time Friday rolls around, the residents should be fully comfortable being alone on campus for the weekend.
Housing & Meals
Each resident will be provided with simple, comfortable housing for the duration of their stay at Snow Farm. No meals are provided, but each housing option has access to a refrigerator and cooking facilities. The main Snow Farm kitchen will be closed but residents can use the dining hall and common room to gather for meals, downtime, and Wi-Fi use. There is a TV screen in the common room that can be connected to a computer for streaming. Both housing options are walking distance to all the studios.
One resident will be housed in the Cottage, located on the upper part of campus near the dining hall. The cottage has one bedroom with two twin beds, a sitting area, a bathroom (shower only), and kitchenette. Blankets, pillows, basic cookware, and dishes are included; residents need to bring sheets, pillowcases, and towels.
Two residents will be housed in separate bedrooms on the second floor of the farmhouse, located on the lower part of campus. The fiber studio and Snow Farm offices are also located in the farmhouse. Adjacent to the bedrooms is a small kitchen and bathroom that is shared with the Snow Farm staff during the day. The farmhouse bedrooms are outfitted with a bed, closet, dresser, chair, bedside table and lamp. Blankets, a pillow, basic cookware, and dishes are provided; residents need to bring sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Please note that two lovely house cats also reside in our farmhouse, if you are selected for a residency we can work on creative solutions if you have allergies.
Housing availability is determined at the time of selection i.e. the first resident will get their preferred housing choice from above, the second and third residents will get their choice of the remaining housing options in the order they are chosen.
