Ox-Bow Artist Retreat - Oct. 6-8

You are invited to attend an invitation-only fall artists’ retreat at Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists’ Residency.

This retreat will be a short immersive experience at Ox-Bow School of Art, facilitated by Maggie Bandstra Ox-Bow’s Manager of Gallery and Retail Programs.

We, as artists, will come together and connect. Maggie invites you to bring one completed piece of artwork that shows the type of art you make. Please also plan to bring other pieces of art that you would like to work on during the weekend and any materials you will need during your stay. The purpose of the retreat is to connect and commune with other artists and, embrace the landscape, be inspired by this space and each other. Artists have come to create here at Ox-Bow for over a century. We will have the opportunity to see each other's artwork in progress and discuss our artwork.

The cost of the retreat is $350 per person. The fee includes 3 days and 2 nights of lodging, our fabulous food (BYOB), and studio space in a shared studio building on campus. Each artist will receive a solo room; bathroom facilities are shared. Space is limited, and spots will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Agenda for the weekend
Friday 
9:00-10:00 am Arrive, get set up in your studio, and get your room assignment.

11:00 Introductions and campus/studio tour.
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Studio time
6:00 Dinner
8:00 campfire smores

Saturday
9:00 Breakfast
10:00-1:00 Studio time
1:00 Lunch
2:00-6:00 Studio time
6:00 Dinner and Pecha Kucha style evening walking from studio to studio each artist will have 5-10 min to talk about their work. 

Sunday 
9:00 breakfast
10:00-12:00  Studio time
Noon Brunch
1:00-4:00 Studio time
4:00-5:00 Clean up the studio and leave campus


Please sign up here so you can reserve your spot today. Space is limited.
https://form.jotform.com/232284167142150

I hope you will join me for a weekend of fellowship and creativity.

Please feel free to call (616-402-6979) or email with any questions.

We also have some new exhibition opportunities at Ox-Bow House 137 Center St Douglas Mi. coming up if you, or artists you know might be interested in applying please feel free to share these links and contact Maggie Bandstra with any questions. 
Ox-Bow House Featured Artist Exhibit Proposal https://www.jotform.com/230256359506154
Winter Market Submission form https://form.jotform.com/222084441234043

Thank you
Maggie Bandstra 
Manager of Gallery and Retail Programs
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