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title: Rock Street Artist Residency
description: 2-3 week artist residency in Marquette, Michigan. Private studio, meals, $2,000 fee. Open to all disciplines and career stages.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-03-20"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Residency
organization: Rock Street Artist Residency
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/rock-street-artist-residency
deadline: "2026-06-01"
location: Marquette, MI, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: "$2,000 residency fee (refundable deposit + final payment 2 months prior). Collaborative team rate: $3,000 for 2-week shared bedroom."
disciplines:
  - book arts
  - ceramics
  - costume/fashion design
  - criticism
  - digital media
  - documentary
  - drawing
  - environmental arts
  - film
  - illustration
  - installation
  - interdisciplinary arts
  - journalism
  - literary nonfiction
  - literature
  - mixed media
  - moving image
  - multimedia arts
  - new genres
  - nonfiction
  - painting
  - paper arts
  - performance art
  - philosophy
  - photography
  - playwriting
  - poetry
  - printmaking
  - public art
  - science
  - screenwriting
  - sculpture
  - social practice
  - storytelling
  - textile
  - translation
  - visual arts
  - woodworking
  - writing
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  - Emerging artist
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# Rock Street Artist Residency

**Hosted by:** Rock Street Artist Residency

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Marquette, MI, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## About This Program

The mission of Rock Street Artist Residency (RSAR) is to provide a unique space for artists to immerse themselves in their creative process, set against the inspiring backdrop of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located in Marquette, RSAR fosters creativity and innovation by offering a transformative environment where the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula meets the vibrant energy of Marquette's urban community. Surrounded by the pristine shores of Lake Superior, dense forests, and dramatic rocky outcrops, RSAR also enjoys the cultural richness of Marquette, which boasts a dynamic arts scene, local history, and a deep spirit of artistic expression. Housed in a historic Victorian home built in 1887—the first farm on Rock Street—RSAR carries a unique legacy. Originally a farm and smokehouse that supplied fresh eggs, smoked fish, and poultry to the steamships visiting Marquette Harbor, the residence blends historical charm with contemporary artistic inspiration. Artists at RSAR enjoy a peaceful, distraction-free setting with fully equipped studio spaces, gourmet meals, and an abundance of natural inspiration. The residency is just two blocks from the world's largest freshwater lake, Lake Superior. Our program hosts two artists and/or writers per session, with residencies available for two- and three-week terms. RSAR supports artists working across all mediums and genres, offering a self-motivated environment for focused creative exploration.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** book arts, ceramics, costume/fashion design, criticism, digital media, documentary, drawing, environmental arts, film, illustration, installation, interdisciplinary arts, journalism, literary nonfiction, literature, mixed media, moving image, multimedia arts, new genres, nonfiction, painting, paper arts, performance art, philosophy, photography, playwriting, poetry, printmaking, public art, science, screenwriting, sculpture, social practice, storytelling, textile, translation, visual arts, woodworking, writing

## Compensation & Benefits

$2,000 residency fee (refundable deposit + final payment 2 months prior). Collaborative team rate: $3,000 for 2-week shared bedroom.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Private Studios and Shared Studios available. Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians (Part Time). Facilities include: Ceramics Workspace, Electric Kiln, Dedicated Metal Shop, Soldering Workspace, Darkroom (Black And White), Film Scanner, Printers + Scanner, Painting Workspace (Oil), Easels, Drawing Benches, Printmaking Workspaces, Light Tables, Large Exposure Unit, Papermaking Studio, Floor Looms, Fiber Arts Workspace, Washer And Dryer, Woodworking Tools, Tablesaw, Router Table.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 20, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://rockstreetartistresidencyllc.godaddysites.com/application-info%2Ffees