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title: 2026 Visiting Artist in Residence Dr. Byran Massey Sr. - Woodworking on the Land
description: Week-long wood carving workshop with Dr. Bryan Massey Sr. at Kindred Creative Residence. July 20-24, 2026. Open to all skill levels.
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organization: Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT
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deadline: "2026-07-01"
location: Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT, Cambridge, VT, United States
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compensationRange: No stipend or travel/materials support provided. Artists pay tuition of $1,600 (suggested donation, minimum $600) which covers course instruction and three plant-based meals and snacks daily. Camping/lodging is an additional $300-$1,000. Donations are tax deductible through Apprentice Earth Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
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# 2026 Visiting Artist in Residence Dr. Byran Massey Sr. - Woodworking on the Land

**Hosted by:** Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

**Type:** Workshop/program | **Location:** Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT, Cambridge, VT, United States | **Deadline:** July 1, 2026

## About This Program

> "Woodworking on the Land — exploring the connection between art, nature, and creativity through wood carving using cherry wood logs harvested from the land"

Dr. Bryan Winfred Massey, Sr. will be the first guest Visiting Artist at Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT. He will be teaching a week-long wood carving workshop for artist of all levels.

Participants in this workshop will learn to pay attention to the texture, grain, & imperfections in a cherry wood log harvested from the land. Whether you are a new or seasoned carver you will have the opportunity to practice with an inexpensive and accessible material to see results more quickly.

During this week long course offering participants will have the opportunity to camp out on the land, eat plant based meals, and learn about the connection between art, nature, and our creativity.

Pre-registration is available to those who would like to reserve their spot and pay over time.

Tuition is $1,600 for the course and includes three plant based meals and snacks each day. Participants who would like to camp on the land will need to book their lodging separately. The additional cost to camp for the week range from $300 - $1,000 depending on the site.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** woodworking, sculpture, art education
- **Note:** Open to artists of all levels, from new to seasoned carvers. Open to artists based anywhere in the world, any stage of career. May apply as a team. Limited to 15 participants. Pets are not allowed.

### Additional Requirements

Open application. Pre-registration available with payment plan option.

## Compensation & Benefits

No stipend or travel/materials support provided. Artists pay tuition of $1,600 (suggested donation, minimum $600) which covers course instruction and three plant-based meals and snacks daily. Camping/lodging is an additional $300-$1,000. Donations are tax deductible through Apprentice Earth Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Participants can camp on the land. Additional cost to camp ranges from $300-$1,000 for the week depending on site.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 20, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 20, 2026
- **Program End:** July 24, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** KindredCRAFT@proton.me

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.kindred-craft.org/visiting-artist-in-residence