December 1st-15th, 2024

This residency is designed to support artists in exploring the themes of creativity and ecology and their relationship to the question, “What does it mean to live a good life?” The residency is co-sponsored by Seguinland Institute and The Parsonage Gallery–two organizations deeply committed to the central themes of the residency. 

Artists will spend two weeks in waterside cottages located on Seguinland Institute’s 50 acre campus, occupying a wooded peninsula on the island of Georgetown. Following the residency, artists are invited to display work in a dedicated group show at The Parsonage, a contemporary art gallery located on a historic estate overlooking the Penobscot Bay. The show will occur in the winter of 2025.

During the residency, Seguinland’s Executive Director, Philip Francis, Creative Director, Marsha Dunn, and Aaron Rosen, Co-Founder and Director of The Parsonage will facilitate a dialogue amongst the artists and a diverse group of local community members centered on the themes of creativity, ecology and the good life. In addition, Aaron will conduct studio visits with artists. 

Logistics: Artists will be provided with housing and simply furnished studio space. A welcome dinner will be provided. All other meals will be self-catered.