Peter Bullough Foundation Fall 2021 Artist Residency

The Peter Bullough Foundation provides residencies to emerging artists and scholars with diverse backgrounds and interests, with a focus on elevating underserved voices, including those of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Applications are being accepted for Fall 2021 residencies to use private studios and enjoy the garden and former homes of Dr. Peter Bullough in downtown historic Winchester, Virginia. The ideal applicant will be self-directed and able to work independently. Each awarded residency period is four weeks long and is shared with one other artist in residence.

The Foundation accepts applications from artists and scholars working in the following disciplines: architecture, literature, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, music, composition, playwriting, screenwriting, poetry, theatre, and the visual arts. Fall 2021 residency dates are: August 12 - September 9, September 14 - October 12, October 14 - November 11, and November 16 - December 14. Application submissions must include an application form, resume/CV or statement of qualifications, two letters of recommendation, personal statement and proposal, and portfolio. Letters of reference must be submitted by 4/30/21 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

The Peter Bullough Foundation offers free accommodations for two artists at a time in Dr. Bullough's former home, a renovated 1840's house with private bedrooms and bathrooms and shared common spaces. Private studios and workspaces are located in an adjacent building that also houses the majority of Dr. Bullough's book and art collections. Private gardens connect the properties and are available as open-air workspaces. A $550 stipend is provided to aid in covering supplies, necessities, and food for the month. Selection is a multi-step process involving PBF staff, residency committee, and board, with selections announced 30-45 days after the application deadline. The Foundation does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, age, and/or disability.