Hambidge Center Residencies

The Hambidge Center, the oldest residency program in the Southeast, is situated on 600 forested acres in the mountains of north Georgia. The property offers miles of nature trails, meadows, waterfalls, a swimming hole, and an abundance of wildflowers.

Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent, whether it's to work and produce, to think, to experiment, or to rejuvenate. Residents' time is their own; there are no workshops, critiques, or required activities. Each resident is given their own private studio which provides work and living space with a bathroom and full kitchen. The studios are designed to protect residents' time, space, and solitude.

Resident groups are intentionally kept small (8-10 people) to gather around the dinner table each evening, Tuesday through Friday, for vegetarian meals prepared by the chef. These communal meals are an essential part of the Hambidge residency experience where serious and light-hearted topics are discussed, experiences are shared, and encouragement is given.

Eligibility: International. Entry fee: $30. Submission deadline: September 15, 2026. Open to Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture.