Hidden Hills is an artist-run residency program based out of West Asheville, NC.

Developed in 2023 by Britt Harrison as an effort to sustain and grow the local creative community in Asheville while providing creative space for regional and national artists.

In response to Hurricane Helene and the devastation that the art community in Asheville and surrounding areas has suffered, Hidden Hills will be opening up residential, studio space, and community workshops to artists who have been affected by the storm. Artists are invited to use this space to make new work inspired by their new environment or continue their existing studio practice while a resident at Hidden Hills Residency.

IMPORTANT DATES + INFO:

STUDIO AVAILABILITY: 4 Week Duration

   1. Jan 11 - Feb 5, 2025
   2. Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2025
   3. March 1 - March 31, 2025

• Application closes for slot 1: Rolling.

• Application closes for slot 2: January 30, 2025 at 10 PM

• Application closes for slot 3: February 26, 2025 at 10 PM

*Requirements: *

• Candidates must be or were an Asheville resident.

• Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color, and LGBTQIA+ artists who have been directly affected by the storm will be given priority consideration. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of artistic discipline, and all factors of need and circumstance will be included in the evaluation process.

Description

Studio space will be completely financially free. Artists will need to offer a work exchange of a completed piece of art created during their stay or recently completed. More information about work exchange can be found here. The studio unit is fully furnished and functions as an Airbnb in the off time. This space includes a large living room, a work desk, a full bathroom, a full kitchen, and outdoor areas.

The home will be partially shared with another selected local artist seeking residency + studio space. This house will also organize workshops, community gatherings, and additional opportunities to engage with other artists in the area over your professional practice and shared experience post-Helene. This unit is on the top floor of a house built into the hillside, creating a serene and quiet experience.

Another tenant will occupy the unit downstairs, so noise should be minimal.