FAQs
What to expect with your Application Process:
We will follow up to confirm receipt of your application within 24 hours of receipt. If you do not receive an email from us within this timeframe, we did not receive your application.
You will hear back by email on a decision of whether or not you are accepted within 10 calendar days of the Open Call deadline date.
If accepted, you will have 5 business days to submit payment to secure your spot in the residency program. If you would like a payment plan, please reach out and contact us for more details. We currently do not have any scholarships at this time.
What is INNERSCAPES Artist Residency?
A nomadic international artist residency for emerging artists who want to explore the inner landscape in creative connection to various landscapes across the world. INNERSCAPES Artist Residency programs have an ecotherapy and nature-based expressive arts lens for artists who integrate and weave nature into their work. There will also be a writing component for deeper reflection of processes.
Who can apply?
Artists of any discipline are welcome to apply! The prerequisite is that you already integrate nature into your work OR you have a project in mind or curiosity about weaving nature into your work.
What's Included:
- A Virtual Meet & Greet a month prior to arrival so you can get to know your facilitator, others in your group and ask any questions so you feel prepared and can get excited about your trip to Japan!
- 5 night / 6 day accommodation in a shared room
- Meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. We will begin with a group dinner on the 1st residency date and will end with brunch on the last day.
- Workshops and cultural activities: Official itinerary will be released closer to the residency dates.
- 1:1 Mentoring and Group mastermind sessions
- Shared space and time to create. Nature is our studio! :)
- Our in-person INNERSCAPES Artist Residency programs are just the beginning of our journey! We believe in planting seeds and growth, kind of like plants. :) After the residency, you'll be invited to join us in our INNERSCAPES Artist Alumni Program with exclusive alumni artist network, events, solo and group shows, paid co-facilitator opportunities, resources and continued learning for self development, and promotional options like artist interviews, artist talks, podcast interviews, etc.
Cost: Refer to the Open Call application for cost of the program you are applying to. Costs change depending on location of the residency program.
Accommodations: Included in the cost is accommodations for a shared room. We can work with you and local hotels to book a solo room at an additional cost. If you are interested in a solo room, please indicate that in your application. External bookings, activities or solo meal reservations would be out of pocket, as they don’t fall within our residency’s programming.
Refund policy: After payment is received, we cannot offer refunds due to administrative reasons including acceptance into our programs.
The heart of the project: INNERSCAPES Artist Residency is an Inner Light Botanicals LLC program created to dedicate space in our busy lives to collaborate, feel more connected with other artists and devote ourselves to our creative practice, continue self development and career development as an artist, provide opportunities for emerging artists in the art industry, and explore our creative connection to self and world healing through nature. Our programs focus on career development, community building, and time for creating and reflection related to nature-based expressive arts.
What is Nature-Based Expressive Arts?
Nature-based expressive arts is a holistic therapeutic practice that integrates the healing power of nature with the creative process of expressive arts to foster personal growth, healing and well-being. It combines expressive arts, ecotherapy, and mindfulness to promote a deeper connection between humans and the earth. This approach uses natural settings, materials, and metaphors from nature to encourage self-expression, process emotions, and enhance intuition, creativity, and a sense of empowerment. INNERSCAPES Artist Residency programs will not include therapy sessions but we will explore our personal experiences of creating in and with nature in the landscape of that particular program.
Get on the Waitlist for Future Open Calls in Other Locations Across the World: INNERSCAPES Artist Residency Waitlist
More Questions? Schedule a Meet & Greet Zoom call by sending along an email and someone will be in touch soon!