Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th – May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (Mountain Time)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th – December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (Mountain Time)
Eligibility
Residencies are intended to provide professional development opportunities for visual artists in all mediums; writers in fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry; and composers in all musical genres. Six (6) residencies are awarded each session. Proposals for self-directed residencies should be compatible with available studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic merit and promise form the basis for selections. Established as well as emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
- Students enrolled in a degree program at the time of the residency for which they are applying would be ineligible for that residency session.
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of application to be eligible for a residency. Applicants must be US citizens or reside in the US during the year of the residency session(s) for which they are applying.
Duration of Residency
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Location
Jentel Artist Residency is located 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, Wyoming, in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.
Facilities
Accommodations for each resident include a private bedroom, a shared living area and kitchen, and a separate studio. Residents need to bring their own materials and laptops.
Financial Support
A stipend of $100 is distributed at the end of each of the three weeks in residence. Residents are responsible for their own personal living expenses, food and beverages, supplies, and any expenses related to the production of work during the residency. Travel and shipping expenses to and from Jentel Artist Residency are also the responsibility of each resident.
Fees & Deposits
There are no fees charged for Jentel Artist Residency. A $100 reservation deposit is due one month after notification of the residency award and confirms participation in the residency. The deposit is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled less than two months before the residency is scheduled to start.
Application fees are non-refundable.
References
During the application process, Jentel requests contact information for three individuals who know the applicant on a personal basis and are familiar with their artistic practice.
Couples
Couples may apply individually, understanding that one partner may be accepted and the other may not. Each applicant accepted for a residency will be offered a separate studio or workspace. Jentel Artist Residency does not permit spouses or partners to accompany residents under any other circumstances.
Collaborators
Collaborators may be accepted; however, each collaborator must submit a separate application along with a joint proposal by all collaborators. Please indicate the workspace requirements in the proposal.
Awards
A rotating panel of experts and professionals in the arts and humanities independently reviews applications and supporting materials. Final awards of residencies are at the discretion of Jentel.
Children/Pets/Visitors
Accommodations for children and family members are not provided.
Pets are not allowed at Jentel Artist Residency.
Visitor accommodations are available in Sheridan, 20 miles northwest of Jentel.
Smoking/Vaping
Jentel Artist Residency offers a designated smoking and vaping area.
Privacy
All application materials and work samples are confidential and are retained for the use of Jentel Artist Residency only.
Community & Outreach
Jentel Presents features an hour of readings, visual art presentations, and musical compositions by residents at a local venue in Sheridan during each 3-week residency period. Each resident presents for 10 minutes about their work and artistic process. Videos of past presentations can be found on the Jentel YouTube channel.
Jentel Artist Residency - YouTube
Aside from Jentel Presents, any community outreach is completely optional. If you are interested in making connections with local venues, groups, or organizations, please let us know.
Reapplication
After five years have passed, previous residents may apply again for a residency. Past residents must submit a new application accompanied by new work samples.
Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All Application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th - May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th - December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Work Sample Guidelines
Please prepare the following work samples:
- Work completed in the past two years
- Statement contextualizing the work
- No PowerPoint
- Image Work Samples: 10 digital images (maximum of 2MB for each file)
- Required image data: title, materials, dimensions, and date completed
- Video Work Samples: 5 minutes total for time-based work
- Required video data: title, TRT, and completion date
- If submitting video and images: maximum 5 minutes video plus 5 images
- Work samples must be Mac/PC-compatible files
You may begin your application, leave and return as many times as necessary to complete the form PRIOR to clicking the submit button at the bottom of the completed form.
Important: Do not submit your application form until you have completely finished editing as your application will be finalized at that time.
UW Creatives at Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th – May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th – December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Affiliation
Jentel welcomes University of Wyoming alumni, staff, and faculty to experience Neltje’s gift of time and space in thoughtful reflection and engagement with their artistic practice. The Jentel partnership with UW provides those who know first-hand the lifelong impact of their unique experience in Laramie with the opportunity to renew and extend their creative energy and exploration. With the dedicated application below, Jentel seeks UW creatives who might come to realize Neltje’s vision for a potentially life-changing experience in the stunning beauty of Piney Creek Valley.
Eligibility
Residencies are intended to provide professional development opportunities for visual artists in all mediums; writers in fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry; and composers in all musical genres. Six residencies are awarded each session. Proposals for self-directed residencies should be compatible with available studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic merit and promise form the basis for selections. Established as well as emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
- Students who would be enrolled in a degree program at the time of the residency for which they are applying would be ineligible for that residency session.
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of application to be eligible for a residency. Applicants must be US citizens or reside in the US during the year of the residency session(s) for which they are applying.
Writers
Work sample guidelines:
- Representative of genre planned for residency
- Writing completed in past two years
- Include the title of the manuscript and date of completion on a cover sheet
- Double-spaced, numbered manuscript pages in 10 to 12pt type
- Maximum of 20 pages for fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction samples
- Maximum of 10 pages for poetry samples
- Work sample is a Mac/PC compatible file
Visual Artists
Work sample guidelines:
- Work completed in the past two years
- Statement contextualizing the work
- No PowerPoint
- Video Work Samples: Up to 5 minutes total of time-based work
- Required video data: title, TRT, and completion date
- Image Work Samples: 10 digital images (maximum of 2MB for each file)
- Required image data: title, materials, dimensions, and completion date
- Work samples must be Mac/PC-compatible files
Composers
Work sample guidelines:
- Include 1-5 files
- Audio (up to 30 MB each). Upload audio samples as MP3 or as a link to media from SoundCloud
- Audio file titles should correspond with the titles of the scores
- Include separate musical scores (PDFs up to 10 MB each) for one or two audio files
- Or include a description of the transmission/performance method (PDF) when other than a traditional score
You may begin your application, leave and return as many times as necessary to complete the form PRIOR to clicking the submit button at the bottom of the completed form.
Important: Do not submit your application form until you have completely finished editing as your application will be finalized at that time.
Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th – May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th – December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Work Sample Guidelines
Please prepare the following work samples:
- Include 1-5 items
- Audio (up to 30 MB each). Upload audio samples as MP3 or as a link to media from SoundCloud
- Audio file title should correspond with the title of the score
- Include separate musical scores (PDFs up to 10 MB each) for one or two audio files
- Or include a description of the transmission/performance method (PDF) when other than a traditional score
You may begin your application, leave and return as many times as necessary to complete the form PRIOR to clicking the submit button at the bottom of the completed form.
Important: Do not submit your application form until you have completely finished editing as your application will be finalized at that time.
Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th – May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th – December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Eligibility
* THIS APPLICATION FORM IS FOR WYOMING RESIDENTS ONLY*
US citizens 25 and older who are Wyoming residents may apply using this application form. Wyoming residents who are living abroad may also apply using this form. Applicants who will be enrolled in a degree program at the time of the residency for which they are applying are ineligible for that residency session.
Residencies are intended as professional development opportunities for visual artists in all disciplines; writers in nonfiction, fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry; and composers. Proposals must be compatible with available working studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic vision and promise are the basis for selections. Established as well as emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Writers
Work sample guidelines:
- Representative of genre planned for residency
- Writing completed in past two years
- Include the title of the manuscript and date of completion on a cover sheet
- Double-spaced, numbered manuscript pages in 10 to 12pt type
- Maximum of 20 pages for play/screenplay, fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction samples
- Maximum of 10 pages for poetry samples
- Work samples must be Mac/PC-compatible files
Visual Artists
Work sample guidelines:
- Work completed in the past two years
- Statement contextualizing the work
- No PowerPoint
- Image Work Samples: 10 digital images (maximum of 2MB for each file)
- Required image data: title, materials, dimensions, and date completed
- Video Work Samples: 5 minutes total for time-based work
- Required video data: title, TRT, and completion date
- If submitting video and images: maximum 5 minutes video plus 5 images
- Work samples must be Mac/PC-compatible files
Composers
Work sample guidelines:
- Include 1-5 items
- Audio (up to 30 MB each). Upload audio samples as MP3 or as a link to media from SoundCloud
- Audio file title should correspond with the title of the score
- Include separate musical scores (PDFs up to 10 MB each) for one or two audio files
- Or include a description of the transmission/performance method (PDF) when other than a traditional score
You may begin your application, leave and return as many times as necessary to complete the form PRIOR to clicking the submit button at the bottom of the completed form.
Important: Do not submit your application form until you have completely finished editing as your application will be finalized at that time.
Jentel Artist Residency Application Guidelines
- All application materials, including resumes and work samples, are submitted online through Submittable.
- Applicants should check their Submittable profiles for correspondence pertaining to their submissions before deadlines.
Application Open/Close
Winter/Spring Sessions (with notification by November 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place January 15th – May 7th
- Open February 1st; Close September 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
Summer/Fall Sessions (with notification by March 15th)
- For three (3) week residencies taking place May 15th – December 7th
- Open October 1st; Close January 15th at 12 Noon (MT)
All residencies start on the 15th of each month and end on the 7th of the next month. No exceptions.
Work Sample Guidelines
Please prepare the following work samples:
- Representative of genre planned for residency
- Writing completed in past two years
- Include the title of the manuscript and date of completion on a cover sheet (cover sheet not included in total page count)
- Double-spaced, numbered manuscript pages in 10 to 12pt type
- Maximum of 20 pages for play/screenplay, fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction samples
- Maximum of 10 pages for poetry samples
- Work samples are Mac/PC-compatible files
You may begin your application, leave and return as many times as necessary to complete the form PRIOR to clicking the submit button at the bottom of the completed form.
Important: Do not submit your application form until you have completely finished editing as your application will be finalized at that time.