Second Annual Artist in Residence

Butterfly Cove in Bryson City, NC

April 21-27, 2024

DEADLINE: SUNDAY, April 5, 2024

About Butterfly Cove: Central to Butterfly Cove is the philosophy that the land teaches those who listen. We are stewards working in harmony. In all our activities, we show reverence by incorporating sustainable and ethical growing practices.

Items of Note Before You Apply: If you do not appreciate nature and a rustic environment, without television and no internet this will not be right for you. This is a solo residency, with one bedroom for one resident. Because of limited space, overnight guests and pets are prohibited. The facilities are peaceful and comfortable, (think glamping).

Images of the accommodations can be found here. Images of the land, here. and a VIDEO for your convenience.

Located in Bryson City, North Carolina, the residency takes place in a rural setting. Upon acceptance, an address with written driving directions shall be provided. Please, do NOT use GPS. Follow the directions provided, which will include photographs of landmarks and turn by turn directions with exact mileage. Please respect the privacy of owners, and residents and do not add the location of Butterfly Cove to Google Maps.

Expect to encounter gravel roads with two-way traffic. The land is rolling and narrow, but not steep. Because cell carriers vary, you may have spotty coverage at Butterfly Cove. There is no high-speed connectivity or television. This is your opportunity to completely disconnect, unwind, and create. Butterfly Cove is located 4 miles from the Deep Creek Great Smoky Mountains National Park trailhead and five minutes of downtown Bryson City where you can enjoy local restaurants, shops, the library and the GSMN Railroad.

RESIDENCY GUIDELINES:

What the Residency Entails: The selected resident will stay April 21-27, 2024. You will not be expected to teach classes or interact with anyone. This is your time alone to relax and rejuvenate! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (provided) on the deck and enjoy the creek. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Individual artist residencies are a SOLO ADVENTURE. Your residency will not overlap with other guests; however, because this is a working farm, the owners may be on property at some point during your stay. We will not interrupt your privacy or creative process.

2024 Dates: April 21-27, 2024

Who is eligible? Women at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply. you do not need an advanced degree to apply. Bring your creativity and your medium.

Application Fee? There is non-refundable application fee of $25 which is payable in multiple ways. Via the website here, by money order, check, or Paypal to paypal.me/BCresidency or butterflycoveresidency@gmail.com

Pets: We love pets. However, because of wildlife activity, we do not allow pets. Prince, the horse on the property, is a rescue and extremely nervous. Please refrain from feeding him. A single apple can colic a horse.

Parking: Please park at the barn, or in the designated area. The gravel road is two-way. There is another farm located behind ours. Please do not block the gravel road.

Accommodations Include:

Use of the grounds. Please leave pets at home.

Overnight accommodations for one resident (Full Bed). Linens provided.

Bathroom and shower facilities. Linens provided.

Basic kitchen supplies with small refrigerator.

Microwave

All household goods (towels, linens, paper products, etc.)

Welcome basket with healthy snacks.

Complimentary tea, coffee, and water.

Note: Window unit Air conditioning in the building. Fans are provided.

Locks: The building locks from the inside. No key code or keys required for entry.

Arrival/Departure Time: Artist arrival is on Sundays with a check-in at 3:00pm or after. Check out is Saturday morning by 11am.

Application Timeline: The Deadline to apply is April 5, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. The deadline portal will be closed at the deadline. 

Writing and Independent Artist Residency Application Requirements:

Please attach all of the following documents and send to: butterflycoveresidency@gmail.com

Subject Line: Artist in Residence Application

• CV or resume (not to exceed 1 page)
• A one-page “Artist Statement” outlining the proposed project you will be working on during your stay (Manuscript, painting, photography, etc). Please also answer the question, “Why Butterfly Cove?” Be specific. How will this residency benefit your creative work?
• One reference.
• For Writers: Provide a writing sample of your proposed project in PDF Form. Writing samples should be in English and should not exceed 5 (five) pages.
• Independent Artists, please provide a work sample as a Text, Image, or Video based format. We define “Independent Artists” as anyone who uses a creative medium, such as – but not limited to – painting, drawing, weaving, basketmaking, photography, etc. 3 (three) images maximum.
• Please include photo of you which may be shared on social media.

Your name and the title of your written piece should appear on the top of each uploaded file and included in the email to butterflycoveresidency@gmail.com

All submitted documents should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and in an easily readable 12-point font.

Incomplete Applications will not be processed. Complete applications will be reviewed by a panel and decisions will be announced April 8, 2024.

Cost of the Residency: As an artist myself, it is important that I provide an affordable place for creatives to find rest and rejuvenation. The cost of the residency (7 days, 6 nights) is $300 which includes a cleaning fee. This is half the price of booking the cottage through my Air B & B listing.

A 50% deposit will be due upon acceptance. This deposit is non-refundable, with the exception of unforeseeable emergencies on the farm that requires us to close. Full payment of the balance is due upon arrival.

CHECKLIST:  Have you included everything in your email?

Resume’ or CV?

Statement of Purpose

Reference

Writing Sample or images of artwork (if that is your medium)

Photo of you for Social Media

Application Fee $25.00 (Emails sent without an application fee will not be opened)

Purpose: Butterfly Cove aims to provide women a restful environment conducive to reflection and creating. The Cove offers uninterrupted time to begin a new artistic project or complete a current project.

Disclaimer: Submission of Application means you have read and understood the terms of the residency as outlined above.