New Mexico

Discipline(s): Literature (playwriting, poetry), Music/Composition, Film/Video, Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, photography)   Eligibility: Emerging to mid-career artists, U.S. and international candidates welcome.   Session: Jan-April, mid-May to mid-August, Sept-Nov; 2-3 months residencies   Description: The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, est. 1954, is one of the oldest artist residency programs in the country. The Foundation keeps a low profile and serves as a haven for artists of numerous disciplines. Located on 18 acres in the heart of Taos, NM, a four hundred-year-old multicultural community renowned for its popularity with artists. Fully furnished guesthouses (rent and utility free) and studios provided; artists are responsible for travel, meals and materials costs.