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Are you a Dyke who wants to get away to write, paint, work on a photo project, dream your future?

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Come to the Dyke+ ArtHaus for a self-directed residency at any point throughout the year and stay for three days up to three weeks. No application required.

You'll have your own room and access to a full kitchen. You can also make use of the cozy parlor housing the Dyke+ ArtHaus Library, the sweet backyard and classic front porch. Up to three people may be in residency at any time.

Interested in hosting a workshop or doing a reading? Let’s make that happen!

For a pay-what-you-can donation take the break you need to focus on your art away from your usual distractions. Make the most of the museums, galleries, bookstores, and parks in and surrounding Philly.

Read the Common Residency Questions below then email dykearthaus@gmail.com to start the process.

COMMON RESIDENCY QUESTIONS

  • If you align yourself with Dykes but don’t necessarily call yourself one, you are welcome to apply for a residency. This means that if you’re part of queer community and identify as LBT, sapphic, FLINTA, femme, trans-masc/femme, intersex, lesbian, etc., you are welcome to apply.

    If you’re straight there are plenty of other residencies available to you.

  • No, there is no written application. You will have a Zoom call or in-person visit with Juno, the founder and director of Dyke+ ArtHaus, to discuss all the details including what you’d like your residency to look like.

  • "Pay-what-you-can" asks you to consider what the residency is worth to you, acknowledge what your budget is, and donate accordingly.

    Artists have paid anywhere from $25-100 for a weekend or $100-450 for a week, or coordinated a trade which might include fixing something at the Haus, doing some yard maintenance, or making a dinner or two.

    Donations are asked to be paid prior to arriving or on your first day of residency.

  • Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Up to three people could potentially be in residency at the same time, however, you can let Juno know if you have a preference.

  • Residencies range from three days to three weeks.

  • The Dyke+ ArtHaus is a 3-story brick house with a front porch and back yard. Two residency rooms are on the third floor with a shared kitchen and bathroom.

    The second floor consists of private spaces except for the Guest Room which occasionally accommodates a third residency person.

    The first floor has a shared living room, dining room, half bathroom, and small secondary kitchen.

  • Absolutely not! The residency time is yours to spend exactly how you like. However, if you’re interested in doing a talk or workshop that can certainly be arranged.

  • You are responsible for food, personal toiletries, and art supplies.

  • Dyke+ ArtHaus supplies sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, basic soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

  • Yes, as long as there is availability two to three collaborators are able to do a residency together.

  • Yes, you are welcome to hang your works-in-progress on the walls of the third floor with masking or other easily removable tape.

  • Yes, Juno, founder and director of the Dyke+ ArtHaus, will be available to talk through ideas and provide feedback on works-in-progress.

  • Absolutely! You will have your own set of keys and can come and go as you like.

  • Friends and lovers are welcome with advance notice, but only during the day, not overnight unless previously agreed to.

  • Exceptionally well-trained dogs are welcome. Unfortunately, we must say no to cats due to so many people being allergic.

  • The Haus is not wheelchair accessible. There are five steps from the street to the front door. A narrow staircase leads to the second floor and another to the third floor. The main residency bedrooms are on the third floor.

  • You will have a private bedroom with a queen bed, dresser, closet, and writing desk. Shared space includes a full kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, front porch, and back yard.

  • Yes! Juno expects to share one meal with you, preferably near the end of your stay. Getting to know the artists is one of the most satisfying parts of hosting a residency!

Past Residents