Making art in France | Le Pin Summer Residency
APPLY FOR 2024 LE PIN SUMMER RESIDENCY
Rolling Application and Notification Process
Email applications to lepinresidency@gmail.com
We urge you to submit your proposals by January 4, 2024
Applications require:
Project Proposal: a concise description of the project or type of work you plan to pursue during your residency
Link to your website or work samples: four images of relevant work in digital format.
Short statement about you
Our enrollment process includes scheduling a phone call with you as part of the application process. This is an opportunity for you to ask lots of questions and learn more about our residency.
STUDIO ARTISTS
L’Orangerie Summer studio, runs the length of the East-West wing of the chateau. The high ceiling room is illuminated by 3 tall windows and a wide entrance door that looks into the terraced topiary garden. (In winter, Le Pin’s L’orangerie shelters an exotic collection of ornamental and fruit tree specimens. These horticultural gems are enjoyed along the terraces during the summer months.)
Available for use: Basic printing press, Bernina sewing machine, cutting mats, drawing boards, vintage collage materials, Irons, buckets, drop cloths, aprons, clothesline, matt knives and other basic tools. Water accessed by nearby tap and L’orangerie hose. Additional Bernina sewing machines available for rent by pre-arrangement, indicate in your application if you require a sewing machine.
We suggest you bring your own art supplies. If you have a particular tool or material that is difficult to bring, there are excellent art supply stores in Angers. Please review your materials and supplies with Peg prior to travel.
WRITERS
Bedrooms appointed with writer’s desks will be prioritized for those with writing project. The chateau has wifi but thick walls and a remote setting can make it unreliable.
DINING
All meals feature bio-dynamique vegetables and fruits grown in Le Pin’s potager. Resident Artists / Writers will enjoy local cheeses, fresh breads, poultry, fish served daily. Local wine available for purchase (including wines from CdP vineyards)
Breakfast: self service breakfast bar: eggs, cereal, coffee, tea, yogurt, fruit, breads
Lunch: self service buffet featuring daily made soups, salads, sandwiches, fruits.
Dinner: Served dinners on terrace or in dining room featuring tureens, roasts, pastas, salads, baked confections
Please communicate dietary restrictions. We can not accommodate vegans as we celebrate classic French cooking and there is always butter involved.