James Castle House Residencies
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
Next Opening: Summer 2026
Boise City Department of Arts & History invites local and national emerging and mid-career artists in any creative field to apply for 2-month or 2-week residency terms at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho. The historic home site, where American artist James Castle lived and worked for over four decades, stands today as a testament to the artist's unique talent and artistic legacy.
This residency invites artists to immerse themselves in the historic site, James Castle's legacy, and the surrounding landscape, and respond to their experience through the creation of new works. Residents will share their creative practice and process with our community through one public event during their day.
Each residency cycle provides on participant with private furnished living quarters, 24-hour studio access, and a $1,000 stipend for a two-week residency or a $4,000 stipend for a two-month residency to assist with living expenses and supplies necessary to create work. The resident is responsible for travel and shipping expenses.
Through this program, the James Castle House keeps the legacy of daily creativity and experimentation alive on-site, cultivating a growing local and national community and providing a deeper understanding of James Castle and the place he called home.
*Please note: this is a solo residency. The selected participant will have regular contact with staff at the James Castle House and Boise community members, but they will reside alone.
2-Month Residency:
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2-Week Residency
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Additional Details
The James Castle House Residency program is open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals working in any field. However, due to the property's limitations and proximity to neighbors, the site cannot accommodate loud or especially messy processes.
Selections will be made by committee and based on the following:
- Strength of proposal
- Application
- Quality of work samples
- References
- Interview
- Open to applicants legally able to work in the United States.
- Applicants must be able to pass a thorough background check.
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
- The James Castle House does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability.
- Number of Residents Per Term: 1
- Companions Allowed: None
- Travel
- Supplies
- Liability Insurance
- Food
- Other
- Housing
- Utilities
- Stipend
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Basic Tools
- Bicycle
- City Bus Pass
- Residency Setting: Suburban
- Accommodation:
- Private Living Quarters
- 274 sf Private Studio
- ADA Accessible
The Boise City Department of Arts & History encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, contact us at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7050 (TTY 700), preferably within 72 hours of the event.
