FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is the length of the residency? When does it occur?
A: GHAIR occurs in six individual month-long residencies: January, February, September, October, and November. You are offered a preference of month in your application.  

Q: Is there a cost to the residency?
A: Besides the $25.00 application fee, there is no cost to the artist or collective. A stipend of $1,500.00 is given to cover living expenses and/or materials. Additionally, each artist or collective receives 8 complimentary Hampton Jitney tickets which provide 4 round trips to New York City. 

Q: How many artists participate in a residency?
A: Each month-long residency is offered to an individual artist or a collective of no more than 3 people.  

Q: Is AIR focused on a specific artistic discipline?
A: All artists – visual, literary, performing, interdisciplinary – are encouraged to apply. Guild Hall is especially interested in interdisciplinary artists/collectives with an exhibition/publication/performance history that have completed formal training or equivalent experience, and received recognition.  

Q: When do applications open for the GHAIR?
A: Applications open in the early Fall of each year and remain open for a period of two-months.

Q: Who views and decides the outcome of submitted applications?
A: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of celebrated artists, creative professionals, GH curatorial and theater staff, and members of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts. Past selection committee members have been Carter Burwell, Eric Fischl, Paul Goldberger, Ralph Gibson, Stephen Hamilton, Robert Pinsky, Dava Sobel, Susan Stroman, Frederic Tuten, Carrie Mae Weems, Toni Ross, and Phil Schultz.  

Q: Are there any required events or scheduled programs throughout the residency?
A: While there are no required events, residents are highly encouraged to participate in special invitation social gatherings, opportunities for mentorship, and community outreach initiatives; to aid the development of their work and build professional ties to the area. In addition, trips to local arts and culture sites may be planned at the resident’s request.  Residents are required to be on site for at least four days a week.  

Q: What is the living space?
A: Residents are provided with living space within our 19th Century shingle-style Guild House. Located on the Guild Hall campus, the house features multiple living spaces, kitchen and laundry, and ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Residents decide how to divide and/or share the space for daily work/practice. Residents receive their own private bedroom and adjacent bathroom.  

Q: Is there any transportation provided once on Guild Hall’s campus?
A: Guild Hall does not provide a car or other similar transportation to residents. Bikes are available for short trips to town, beach, etc.

Q: Can additional guests or family members stay with me during the residency?
A: Companions or pets are not permitted to reside or stay overnight at Guild House.