Upstate Update #59
Woodworking and jewelry-making, a summer camp artist residency, and homes with chickens, veggie gardens, and more
Happy Monday, folks!
This week’s newsletter brings you new residency programs (including one at a summer camp!) jobs in woodworking and jewelry-making, and dreamy country homes complete with swimming holes, veggie gardens, and chickens. Read on!!
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Production Manager
Where: The Fisher Center at Bard College develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire.
Location: Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Pay: $60–65,000/yr (FT)
Jewelry Production Assistant
Where: Mary MacGill creates signature hammered designs crafted from gold-filled wire and one-of-a-kind stones to 14k gold compositions showcasing semi-precious stones, organic pearls, and mineral diamonds.
Location: Claverack, NY
Pay: $18/hr (PT)
Production Coordinator
Where: Hudson Hall houses New York State’s oldest surviving theater, which was rehabilitated in 1992 with three multi-purpose spaces, a fine art gallery, and a modernized, flexible 300+ seat theater.
Location: Hudson, NY
Pay: $18–22/hr (FT)
Administrative Assistant
Where: ArtPort Kingston has been establishing and curating left-of-center, industry-leading experiential art organizations for over 25 years.
Location: Kingston, NY
Pay: $18–30/hr (PT)
Woodworker
Where: Rexhill Studio is a family owned and operated cabinetry and furniture studio.
Location: Beacon, NY
Pay: $25–30/hr (FT)
Administrator
Where: Artist Studio
Location: Remote
Pay: $1,500 stipend (PT, temp)
1BR Lofty Studio with Swimming Hole
Rent: $1,950/mo
Location: Accord, NY
Info: Stand-alone studio space for rent in rural Accord. This 800 sq. ft. unit has an open floor plan with a circular staircase leading to a loft. Enjoy both a wood stove and a propane heater. The kitchen has new appliances and there is a washer/dryer in the bathroom closet. The home also includes a mudroom and a fenced-in private yard, as well as private parking. Tenant is responsible for utilities (except basic electricity) and garbage removal. An ideal location for outdoor lovers and hikers with a swimming hole on the grounds, the property encompasses 17 acres along with two other residences, and backs up on hundreds of acres of state land. Though this rental is very tucked away on a quiet road it is only minutes to downtown Accord and route 209. There is a dog on the premises who is extremely people friendly, but much, much more selective with other dogs.
Contact: via Craigslist
1BR Apartment in Vintage Farmhouse
Rent: $1,700/mo
Location: Kingston, NY
Info: Sunny, bright, unfurnished second floor apartment. Lovely quiet country setting minutes from the many new amenities and eateries in the area. The property is actually located in the township of Rosendale, we have Kingston mailing addresses. Highlights include original pine floors, bath with tub and shower, private entrance, parking for two cars, and a fenced-in veggie garden. Rent includes wifi, heat, and garbage pickup. Smoke-free property, pets TBD. Use of washer and dryer with special agreement.
Contact: Call/text Ann (845) 399-9119
1BR in Queer 6BR House
Rent: $500/mo
Location: Tivoli, NY
Info: House of queers in their mid to late 20s seek a cool queer who wants to live in community. We have a garden and seven chickens. We’re all friends. We like to share meals. And we enjoy drinking tea together. We are artists, carpenters, puppeteers, film editors, teachers, musicians, etc. Water, heat, garbage removal, and lawn mowing included. We pay electric and wifi. Laundry in the basement!
Contact: via Craigslist
1BR Charming, Bright Catskill Village Apartment
Rent: $1,550/mo
Location: Catskill, NY
Info: Charming, bright 1 bedroom apartment available June 1. Located in the nicest part of Catskill Village near the Hudson River, 2 blocks from Main Street and 10 minutes to Hudson. Lovely, old Victorian house, unit has its own entrance. Nice sized bedroom with large closets, new eat-in kitchen with granite counter, and all new bath.
Contact: via Craigslist
Quiet, Beautiful Offices
Rent: $675/mo and $725/mo
Location: New Paltz, NY
Info: 2 Quiet, renovated offices available. The first office is on the first floor, has a large closet, and measures 10' x 13' and is $675/month. The second office, on the second floor is larger and rents at $725/month. Both offices include a waiting room and bathroom on the second floor. Parking, Electricity, heat/cooling, trash service, and internet included. Perfect for Healing Professionals and other conscientious workers. Parking lot, signage and possibility of referrals from active psychotherapy practice in the building in front.
Contact: Call/text (845) 532-6064
NEW: The Hortus Residency Program is open to established and emerging artists, botanical artists, or photographers, who are exploring the themes of nature and/or the human connection with nature. The residency runs from August 21–28, 2023. Housing and unlimited access to the gardens is provided. Application fee: $35. Deadline: February 28, 2023
NEW: Stomping Ground’s Artist in Residency Program provides the perfect balance of contemplative study and community engagement at a summer camp at the base of the Adirondack Mountains in just outside of Saratoga Springs. Creative residents receive a fully-subsidized stay, including three meals a day, in exchange for giving back to our unique community. All residents commit to give back to the community, but exactly how that gift transpires is up to each creative resident and approved by Stomping Ground staff.
The NYSCA/NYFA Artists with Disabilities Grant program will distribute cash grants of $1,000 to artists with a disability who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis to cover art related expenses. The grant is open to visual, media, music, performing, literary, and multidisciplinary artists who live in New York State. Deadline: June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Oral History Summer School returns to Hillsdale, NY this summer for a week-long Oral History Intensive at a unique location: Sylvan Motor Lodge. Come all ye documentarians, journalists, artists, media-makers, educators and those looking to learn new things in good company! The workshop takes place from July 23–30 and tuition ranges from $1,800–2,650, with some fellowships for tuition-free seats also available. Deadline: Rolling until filled