Artist in Residence John C. Camp­bell Folk School

The Folk School Artist in Resi­dence Program is a grant-funded oppor­tu­nity for early to mid-career artists to spend four months in Murphy and Brasstown, North Carolina focus­ing on their craft while working within and building community.

Partic­i­pants will live on the Folk School campus and have access to a studio at Olive’s Porch, a new commu­nity-focused space in downtown Murphy.

The resi­dency will provide ample time for creative prac­tice and oppor­tu­ni­ties to engage and inspire through demonstrations,

conver­sa­tions, and collaborations.

Build­ing on one of the orig­i­nal goals of our founders, Olive Dame Camp­bell and Marguerite Butler, this oppor­tu­nity is focused on tradi­tional Appalachian craft, music, and dance and aims to support the next gener­a­tion of tradi­tion bearers, keeping alive time-honored prac­tices. We hope to foster a creative space where folks can build rela­tion­ships that will carry beyond their time in the studio.

The resi­dency provides housing and meals and a stipend. Artists will focus on honing their craft, with sched­uled public engage­ment through demon­stra­tions or open studio time. Artists will have access to addi­tional paid teach­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties and the ability to sell their work.

Click here to view and complete the Artist in Resi­dence Appli­ca­tion: https://folkschool.slideroom.c…

Appli­ca­tion are due by October 1, 2021. For the latest infor­ma­tion, visit folkschool​.org and sign up for our eNewsletter.