Piney Wood Atlas: A Guide to Alternative Artist Residencies in the US

In 2013, Alicia Toldi and Carolina Porras-Monroy crossed paths at Elsewhere Studios in Paonia, Colorado, following their graduations from Connecticut College and the University of Florida. They established Piney Wood Atlas, a series of guidebooks that catalog artist residencies throughout the U.S., now comprising four volumes that detail 45 residencies across 15 states. The most recent volume highlights the Northeast with 18 residencies, while earlier editions covered the Northwest (13 plus one in Canada), Midwest (17), and Southwest (14). Each residency is visited for a minimum of 24 hours for staff interviews. To qualify, residencies must be free, provide stipends, or charge no more than $1,000 monthly. Noteworthy residencies include Marble House, Fondazione Montello, and Residency in the Garden.