chashama North

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 5, 2008
Download application here.

chashama North:

Space to Create in the Hudson Valley

chashama North is an artists residency that encourages a sense of community and dialogue about art and life through shared communal meals of locally grown organic foods.

In its fourth year, chashama North continues to evolve as an opportunity for emerging artists. The program provides living and working space for seven rotating artists-in-residence. Working closely with the Model Organic Farm Foundation at McEnroe Farm in Millerton, New York, the communal kitchen is stocked with fresh, local organic produce and naturally raised meats.

Cooperatively prepared daily meals with a focus on whole foods act as the anchor of the residency program. Regular visits to the garden and farm are encouraged as part of respecting and interacting with the environment and agricultural history of the Hudson Valley.

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.
  Each semi-private studios has one or two tables, clip lamps and chairs.
  Easels and mixing palettes, extra tables or saw horses are available.
  The communal kitchen is stocked with whole grains, fresh produce and naturally raised foods. While there is one shared meal per day, the kitchen is stocked so individual meals and snacks can be prepared as needed. (Primarily vegetarian, meals do include organic and naturally raised meats two to three times a week).
  Outdoor dining area.
  Communal lounge.
  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 daily. Communal meals are prepared and cleaned through a rotational work schedule.
  Each artist in residence is expected to commit four hours (in one or two shifts) to the MOFF garden (transportation provided).

chashama North Contact Information:
2600 Route 199
Pine Plains, New York 12567
tel. 518-398-1005

Directions:
Taconic Parkway to Route 199 (Pine Plains/Red Hook)
Head East towards Pine Plains
chashama North is 5.3 Miles down on the right.

questions or for more information please contact:
suko@chashama.org

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