A different kind of residency
No deadlines. Work at your own pace.
No deliverables. Your process is your product.
No judgment. Create freely, fail freely, discover freely.
Just time and space to work on what’s calling to you.
WHAT WE OFFER
Uninterrupted time
Focused creative time in one of the most inspiring landscapes in America. No distractions or obligations. Just you and your work.
Physical and mental space
Rolling Montana wilderness
Dedicated studios and workspaces
Private accommodations
All the room you need to think, breathe, and create
Creative freedom
Start something new. Finish something old. Experiment wildly. Sit in silence. Whatever your process needs, we support it.
Community without compromise
Connect with fellow artists over meals and conversations — or retreat into complete solitude. You set the terms.
Professional development
Masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship with leading artists and educators as part of our ongoing programming and sustainability. Available when you want them, never required. Masterclass schedule is coming soon.
help make art sustainable
The small royalty you provide from any commercial work you produce at A.I.R. helps make the journey possible for the next artist and keep us sustainable for the long term.
Who should apply
We welcome artists across all disciplines—writers, visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, and everyone in between.
We support artists at every stage—from those just finding their voice to established creators.
What matters isn't your resume or your output. It's your commitment to the work and your need for time and space to pursue it.
In the meantime, join our mailing list to be the first to hear when applications open.