The Borgeson Artist in Residence Program is a 12-week summer artist residency, hosted by the Department of Art & Art History at Hope College, that runs from mid-May through mid-August of each year.
The residency further supports the selected artist through provided on-campus housing in a residential cottage minutes away (walking distance) from the studio.
The Strand Cottage is a two-story, three-bedroom, air-conditioned cottage located at Lincoln and 15th Street. There is a stackable washer and dryer located in the main floor bathroom. The main-floor bedroom has two twin beds, two desks and two dressers. The second-floor bedrooms each have one twin bed, a dresser and a desk.
All furniture (i.e., living, dining and bedroom) is provided. A linen packet is provided upon arrival, which includes pillows, pillow cases, sheets, towels and blankets. Additional comforters and lamps are provided.
Basic kitchen furnishings, including a microwave, toaster and all necessary utensils, pots and pans, dining ware, kitchen linens, etc… are provided. A detailed inventory is available. Wi-Fi is provided.