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ARTIST FAMILY RESIDENCIES

The Artist Family Residency supports Artist Parents and Artist Youth with a two week summer residency at Franconia in July. Coinciding with our Youth Summer Camps, Families collaborate on shared work, and Artist Youth are invited to enroll in camp during the day, free of charge, while the Artist Parent is on-site continuing research/production. For Artist Parents, this is a self-directed residency with no pressure or expectation of finished work. The Artist Family benefits from the individual and shared creative process and togetherness. Artist Families live on-site in our 4500 square ft. Artist House, where each resident receives a private room, shared baths, and two shared kitchens. We provide all groceries for meal preparation and make accommodations for special dietary needs. Artists are asked to meet nightly for dinner, where informal dialogue occurs. Artists are also invited to give public lectures, schedule studio visits with renowned curators, and receive professional career development and hands-on mentorship opportunities from staff and Visiting Artists. A culminating Parents and Community sharing of Summer Camp Works provides a joined capstone experience for the Artist Family.

Ultimately, Franconia aims to provide substantive value for parents and youth alike through a meaningful and productive residency experience for all.

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