The Meadowsweet Journal

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We are Starting an At-Home Art Residency!

From January 5th to January 18th, 2026, we will be starting off the new year with a much-needed reset. The At-home Art Residency will empower you to move past that artist block or unmotivated energy that has been lingering. We are here to learn to let go of expectations of what art and creativity should look like, and reconnect with our inner child through play rather than perfection.

Whether you choose to create from home, rent out a cabin in the woods, or travel abroad, artists of all levels and disciplines are welcome to join this community that will keep us accountable as a group to gain momentum on our art practice as we take risks, research, explore, and discover.

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How to Create Your Own Artist Residency from Home

The roots of artist residencies date back centuries, most notably in the 1900s. Back in the day, artists were sponsored to live and work with wealthy families, royal households, and churches, offering them housing and studio space as a way to foster creativity.

An artist residency nowadays is a program designed to give artists time, space, and creative freedom to work on their art practice without distractions. Often, application-based programs with a juried selection process, artist residencies, can show prestige on artist resumes, especially with programs that are internationally recognized, such as…

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Attending My First Art Residency

I got accepted into my first Art Residency in Rutland, Ohio. It was two weeks away from the familiar on a 370-acre property of medicinal plants with freedom to reclaim creativity on my own terms.

What came of it was a short film showcasing the talented women from the cohort in their practice, as well as myself, dancing and experiencing the meadows. This short film is an exploration of promise and play through the flourishing prairies and green valleys.

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