Artsmith 2012 residency applications open

The application period for the 2012 Artsmith Garden Party artist residency is now open. Each year Artsmith grants up to five Artist Residency Fellowships for a one-week residency for artists, scholars and writers to have focused time to create new works. The 2012 residency will take place March 18-25 at the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast on Orcas Island.

The application period for the 2012 Artsmith Garden Party artist residency is now open.

Each year Artsmith grants up to five Artist Residency Fellowships for a one-week residency for artists, scholars and writers to have focused time to create new works. The 2012 residency will take place March 18-25 at the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast on Orcas Island.

For more details and application guidelines go to http://orcasartsmith.org/residencies.html.

The 2011-2012 Artsmith Salon Series kicks off Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. with a reading by Kakwasi Somadhi followed by a spoken word open mic at the Kangaroo House. Bring your own beverage and a nibble to share. For more information go to http://orcasartsmith.org/literarysalon.html.