Sea Grove Artist Residency

Open Call for Artist In Residence Program

Sea Grove Artist Residency is a beautiful retreat where visual artists, ceramists, photographers, film makers, digital graphic artists, writers can create in a secluded and protected natural setting. Sea Grove Artist Residency is located in Destin, Florida, USA which has some of the most spectacular beaches in the world with crisp white sandy shores, surrounded by emerald green waters. Many visitors say it is one of the prettiest beaches in America, maybe even in the world and is also fondly known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village".

The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf.

Our beautiful area has America’s very first and only the second in the world Underwater Museum Of Arts.

The underwater State Of Art sculptures quickly attract a wide variety of marine life and, over time, metamorphize into a living reef. This eco-tourism attraction not only entices art lovers and divers from around the country and around the globe.

This magnificent beach town of Destin along the Gulf of Mexico offers creatives a place to slow down with limited distraction and an abundance of natural inspiration.

The Sea Grove Artist Residency provides a secluded working retreat for national and international creatives and invites residency requests from Visual artists, ceramists, photographers, film makers, digital graphic artists, writers. The program is creatively self-motivated and self-paced with spacious shared work/studio space, so that creatives can fully immerse themselves in the environment and the beach town lifestyle.

Private room with Queen size bed, Wi-Fi, AC, good cell phone reception, private kitchen, private bathroom, workspace are all included into the resident artist program and extra amenities such as - swimming pool, tennis court, pickle ball court are available with limited access for no charge and golf course is available to access for an extra fee.

     

The extensive residency house is surrounded by fountains, reflecting ponds, beautiful conservation area and scenic walk ways throughout the property.

A fully equipped shared studio is included in the residency program; it is 2 miles away from the artist residence. It provides tables, chairs, shared studio room for visual and ceramic artists.

Duration of residency

Residency stays may be as short as one week or as long as 3 months, based on requests, schedule and availability. 

Accommodation

The residency house is run by an artist family and is very close to the beach about 500 yards walking distance.

We currently have an opening for one private studio style room to host one Artist (or) an Artist couple.

The room is a large studio style room (575sqft) with a Queen size bed, leather chairs, T.V, Wi-Fi, AC, good cell phone reception, private kitchen, private bathroom, workspace and a bicycle are all included into the resident artist program and extra amenities on premises such as - swimming pool, tennis court, pickle ball court are available to access for a limited number of hours during your stay at no charge.

The extensive residency house is surrounded by fountains, reflecting ponds, beautiful conservation area and scenic walk ways throughout the property. The entire area in which the property is located is a no smoking zone including the house and studio.

We have shopping malls, whole foods market, grocery stores, art galleries and lots of restaurants in 2 mile radius of the residency and most are walking distance.

You will be hosted at the residency house by the artist family who lives at the house with two children and a very friendly dog. The house is fairly large and there may be more than one artist at the residency during your stay. Unfortunately the residence nor the studio is disability accessible.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Sea Grove Artist Residency invites residency requests from Visual artists, ceramists, photographers, film makers, digital graphic artists and other writer artists.

Studio / Workspace

A fully equipped studio is the part of and included in the residency program, it is 2 miles away from the residence and can be reached by car 6mins, walk 25mins or bicycle 12mins. Our studio space provides tables, chairs, shared studio room for visual and ceramic artists.  

We also have an upcoming library exclusive for Visual and Ceramic artists. We are no smoking facility.

Fees and support

Residency fees are $525.00 USD per week per person.

Residents who are interested in residency for one, two or three months can avail a special price of $400.00 USD per week per person.

Residents who want to bring a (one) non-artist partner along will pay $100.00 USD per week regardless of the duration of their stay with no access to any type of studio use.

Residents who want to bring a (one) artist partner who will be participating in the residency will pay $150.00 USD per week regardless of the duration of their stay and they will have the same access to studio use as the main resident.

   

Facilities Provided

  • Accommodation – fully furnished room (no smoking)
  • One Bicycle
  • Studio with equipment for Visual Art and Ceramics
  • Welcome dinner by host
  • T.V
  • Wi-Fi
  • Private kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Swimming pool - Limited access
  • Tennis court  - Limited access
  • Pickle ball court  - Limited access

*Artist grant for $600.00 USD cash will be awarded to artists doing residency for duration of 3 months.

(no art supplies provided, no recreation materials or equipment provided. No children, pets or service animals allowed)

Expectations towards the artist

All artists have the freedom to work at their own pace without any pressure of projects. No expectations.

We always encourage our resident artists to participate in our local studio and gallery events, exhibition opening nights and also invite them to become a member of the local arts community and showcase their work.

At our studio, we run workshops and classes in different disciplinaries, so if an artist is interested in learning any of those skills they may join the individual artist run classes for a separate fee that is decided by and goes directly to the teaching artist.

*All artists MUST note that, we are a strict zero tolerance residency, so no loud music, no parties, no in the residence home parties, no smoking, no vaping, no substance abuse, no flings. ONLY responsible guests. Anyone heard, found using these or under the influence of these will be immediately subject to removal from the premises or necessary actions will be taken and no fee, deposit or payments will be refunded in such a case NO EXCEPTIONS. Sea Grove Residency reserves the right to remove any guests who DO NOT follow the residency rule. If you do any of the above please DO NOT consider applying as your application WILL be rejected or you will be subject to removal along with anyone accompanying you.

Application information

Sea Grove Artist Residency invites residency requests from Visual artists, ceramists, photographers, film makers, digital graphic artists, writers. Residency stays may be as short as one week or as long as three months, based on requests and availability.

Please note: Availability of dates for residencies are on ongoing bases, they change constantly and dates often fill quickly. We ask all our candidates to apply in advance to reserve their desired dates.

All candidates for residency are reviewed in order of the completed applications received by the Sea Grove Artist Residency. If the candidate is approved by our artist family, a contract and request for deposit will be sent. Dates of your residency are not confirmed until the deposit payment is received from your end.

We do offer part payment facility to artists who want to reside with us. Please send us a completed application in an email and mention that you need part payment plan and we will send you a link to our website for a payment plan after your application is accepted.

A refund fee of $35.00 USD will be applied for refunds made within 14 days of the booking.

Cancelation fee of $75.00 USD will be applied after 14 calendar days of booking the residency. No deposit will be refunded if cancelation is within.

To apply online:  

Visual artists, ceramists, photographers, film makers, digital graphic artists, writers please email your application to pamsinghstudio@gmail.com

All application materials must be sent in at the same time.

Please include all required information, any missing information will be treated as incomplete application.

  • Artist Name
  • Date Of Birth
  • Email
  • Phone No.
  • Address
  • Medium
  • Artist Bio
  • Artist Statement
  • Brief Description Of Your Intended Project
  • Desired Residency Dates
  • Other Optional Residency Dates
  • Any other information (optional)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Sea Grove Artist Residency offers a grace period where you can receive a refund without questions which is, within 14 calendar days of booking your residency for a refund fee of $35.00 USD.

Cancelation fee of $75.00 USD will be applied after 14 calendar days of booking the residency.

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable 45 days prior to the residency date. All refunds requested may take max 30 days to process return.

We look forward to hosting you at our residency.