3. 5 Ways to Prep for an Art Residency- Thriving Artists Podcast

This episode of the Thriving Artists Podcast shares inspiration for how to prep for an artist residency! Not sure you really know what an artist residency is? Tune in to Episode #2 to hear Jamie and Kaylan describe one.

To prep for an artist residency, there are 5 principles Kaylan and Jamie cover in this episode.

Name Your Why - identify what’s important to you about this residency and why you are committing to it during this season.

Understand the Parameters - get a better idea of what you are working with and what the structure surrounding your residency will be

Prepare Your Materials - get physical materials purchased, assembled, and ready to go! Don’t waste your first few studio sessions doing this task, show up ready to create.

Manage Your Expectations - Create reasonable goals, be kind to yourself in the process. Understand from the start that it may not go as you expect and create space for your feelings if/when that happens.


Celebrate! - Plan a halfway and completion celebration for during and after the residency. You deserve to be rewarded for your hard work!

Twice a year on the Thrive Together Network we participate in a Virtual Art Residency Program together! September is Art Residency month so head to thivetogethernetwork.com to find out more or straight to our network membership site to join us! www.thrive-together-network.mn.co