The Verdancy Project Residency offers artists space and time to create, rest, research, recharge, and get away from the demands of everyday life. We provide privacy, nature, solitude, and time for artists working in the disciplines of visual art, dance, theater, music, media, literary and interdisciplinary arts. This Residency is for creatives whose work exhibits a unique and specific connection to nature and ecology. 

We offer 1-week residencies to encourage parents, caretakers, and creatives with day jobs to apply. We also offer a variety of scholarships that you can learn more about on our pricing page.

Please take a look at our FAQs and our testimonials to learn more about our residency.

Applicants should be aware that this is a solitary residency that takes place on a private 4.5-acre property in Troutdale, OR. Although residents will enjoy private use of on-site facilities, the property is home to The Amidon Family and their dog, and you will encounter them out and about working on the homestead.

Residency Options

2025 Residency Applications are now closed - Check back in Autumn of 2025 for our next cycle.

Ponder Residency
1-week residency running from April to Mid October. This is a time just for you, no expectations, no requirements. Whether you want to recharge, experiment, reset, or dive into a project, you’ll have the space to explore freely.

Land Art Residency
3-month land-only residency dedicated to the exploration of land art. Here, you'll find a safe, private environment perfect for experimenting and creating directly with the natural landscape.

Eligibility

• We select applicants whose work exhibits a unique and specific connection to nature and ecology. Artists who are stewards of the earth, and interested in the natural sciences. 

• Applications are open to creatives 18 years old and older. We encourage creatives of all mediums.

• An ideal applicant is motivated, self-sufficient, and comfortable in a rural and rustic setting.

• We welcome the participation of artists from all backgrounds and do not discriminate with regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, disability*, religion, marital status, race, or nation of origin in our admission policies.

  
  * Applicants with Disabilities: Every effort will be made to accommodate disabled participants. However, mobility accommodations corresponding to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards are unavailable due to the natural landscape. We are in a rural area with uneven terrain. The residency grounds do have some paths but are not accessible for wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids. We are happy to try and work with artists who have accessibility or other needs and do our best to accommodate them. Please reach out and let us know what you need.