New Artist Application

New Artist Application

Lincoln City Fellowship Santa Fe Residency and Retreat 2027
Participation in a Lincoln City Fellowship Residency & Retreat is an invitation into a larger, ongoing community of artists. Beyond the residency itself, Fellows have opportunities to stay connected through virtual gatherings, creative exchange, and future Fellowship experiences.

The Lincoln City Fellowship Santa Fe Residency & Retreat is designed for artists craving pause, reflection, play, rest, and deep connection with nature and one another in the high desert landscape of New Mexico.

Rather than centering the development of a particular project, Santa Fe invites artists to step away from familiar rhythms and create space for curiosity, experimentation, creative renewal, and whatever may be asking for their attention.

Part I | Virtual Residency (January - April, 2027)

The cohort first gathers virtually for touchpoints in January and February, creating an early opportunity to connect with the people with whom they’ll eventually share the retreat.

Beginning the week of March 15, the cohort meets for six weekly one-hour virtual sessions designed to deepen those relationships, share creative inspirations and curiosities, and prepare for the experience ahead.

Part II | In-Person Retreat (April 26 - May 1, 2027)

Once in Santa Fe, days unfold through a combination of shared creative experiences and unhurried time.

Mornings begin with My Scripted Story™, an immersive exploration of imagination, perception, and human character. Afternoons invite encounters with local artists, guides, horses, land, and other forms of creative exploration.

Between sessions, there is time to wander, rest, hike, soak, journal, make something, make nothing, and follow what emerges.

The retreat is hosted at Rancho Gallina, Inn and Eco-Retreat Center, with experiences curated in collaboration with the Nomadic School of Wonder.

The retreat includes:
- private accommodations
- all meals
- facilitated creative experiences
- a $1,500 stipend to support travel, incidentals, and participation
Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, this artist cohort is limited to 6 artists.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 30.
Name

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Email
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Phone Number
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How did you hear about the Lincoln City Fellowship?
Your Creative Life
What best describes you as an artist?
We appreciate that many artists work across mediums and that the label above may only be a partial representation of your creative life.
Tell us about yourself and your background. How did you arrive to where you are today in your artistic journey?

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What drives you to create?

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What are some of the challenges you are currently facing as an artist?

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Whose lives or perspectives do you hope to impact through your art and what are your current strategies for connecting with these individuals or groups?

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The Lincoln City Fellowship
The Lincoln City Fellowship values mutual respect and curiosity between people from different walks of life and artistic disciplines. Tell us about a time you learned something valuable from someone with a different background or perspective. How did this enrich your artistic practice?

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The qualities of a Lincoln City Fellow are: drive to create, posture of curiosity, generous spirit, and artistic purpose. In what ways do these values resonate with your approach to your work as an artist?

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The Lincoln City Fellowship is more than a single residency. It's an ongoing community of artists who remain connected through conversation, creative exchange, and opportunities to support one another long after the retreat ends. What draws you to being part of this kind of community, and how do you imagine participating in it beyond the residency itself?

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The Retreat
Considering where you find yourself in your creative life right now, what draws you to the Santa Fe Retreat? What might this experience make room for that feels difficult to access in your everyday life?

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Santa Fe invites artists to explore, reflect, and share space with one another in an intimate cohort. What do you feel you naturally bring to a community of fellow artists?

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Cohort and Commitment
Are you able to fully commit to participating in the in-person retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from April 26 - May 1, 2027
The Santa Fe Residency includes virtual cohort gatherings in January and February, followed by six weekly one-hour sessions beginning the week of March 15, 2027. These gatherings are an essential part of the experience. Please share any scheduling considerations that might affect your ability to participate fully.

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Is there anything else you'd like us to know as we consider the 2027 Santa Fe cohort?

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Media
Please submit a brief video introducing yourself to us. We'd love to get a sense of who you are beyond your written application, what you're curious about, and what draws you to the Lincoln City Fellowship.
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Recommendations (optional)

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