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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: "Minnesota Family Artist Residency" @ Tofte Lake Center, Ely, MN


  • Tofte Lake Center 2209 Fernberg Rd Ely, MN, 55731 United States (map)

EVENT LINK: https://www.toftelake.org/2026residencies

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota Family Artist Residency

Residency dates: July 13-19, 2026

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists offers the opportunity for single parent artists and artists who wish to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children. The residency enables these artists to focus on their work while the child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities are supervised by a childcare professional for a portion of the days. Lodging provided. 

This residency is open to artists who:

  • Identify as a parent artist

  • Reside in the state of Minnesota

  • Have children between the ages of 6-13

Application deadline is December 31st, 2025, at 5:00pm CST.

Announcements will be made by March 31st, 2026.