Artist in Residence Application

Firehouse Gallery

Milford Arts Council’s Firehouse Gallery is now accepting applications for its Artist in Residence. 

The residency was created with the intent of supporting aspiring or professional artists who are working to further establish their careers. MAC sponsorship of individual artists is intended to provide temporary support through the provision of low cost housing and studio space as a transitional opportunity.  This opportunity is for 1-2 years, and no longer than 4 years (*the sublease contract is reviewed yearly). 

The apartment will become available as early as February 1st, 2024.
The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2020.
A decision may be made before the deadline, based on suitable applicants.

The 750 square foot residency was designed for artist’s use and includes studio space within the dwelling.  The one bedroom apartment also includes a living/dining/kitchen area, bath and the art studio.  The grounds include off street parking, a large terrace and a bicycle rack.  The monthly cost, which includes WiFi, heat, hot water and electricity, will be $1000/single, $1250/couple (with deposit of one month’s rent). 

Please note that the Firehouse building is a historic site with the apartment in a second floor walk-up. It is not ADA compliant.

It is expected that the “artist in residence” will be active in the maintenance of the grounds and facility and therefore should be able to climb stairs, shovel, bend over, and lift up to 25lbs.

Maintenance items include, but are not exclusive to:

• Water, weed garden and assist in planting and mulching

• Snow removal of sidewalks, and access to the gallery and apartment. Sand and salt as needed (*City removes parking lot/easement in back)

• Keep grounds litter free

• Review and report of any damage/issue due to storm, rental, or other

• Including: Apartment/Gallery/Basement/Storage areas 

• Ensure gallery is ready for exhibits and rentals, restroom is clean and stocked with paper goods

• Paper Goods order done through MAC office

• *If garbage is not removed at the end of events, please remove into the garbage/recycle bins (*and report to office)

• Periodically change Key Code, coordinated with MAC Office

• Inspect and change HVAC filter as needed (*every 6mos)

• Be available for maintenance appointments and inspections

• Run/empty dehumidifier as needed

• Adjust automatic timers for street lights and motion detector floods as needed