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ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the residency project, working plan, and mutual support terms.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the residency project Northwind Studio will undertake with Acme Co. It covers the project vision, working plan across the residency period, the public-facing output, and the mutual terms of support.
DURATION
12 weeks
In-residence across the full program.
STUDIO HOURS
Full access
Dedicated studio with 24/7 entry.
PUBLIC OUTPUT
2 events
Artist talk and closing exhibition.
Northwind Studio
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
The residency runs across three phases. Each closes with a shared checkpoint before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · ONBOARDING AND STUDIO SETUP
Orientation with the residency team, studio setup and materials procurement, introductions to the community, and a written project brief that frames the working plan for the weeks ahead.
PHASE 2 · PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Studio production on the new body of work, an open studio visit, participation in residency programming, and a mid-residency public artist talk that shares the work in progress.
PHASE 3 · EXHIBITION AND DOCUMENTATION
Install and present a closing exhibition of the work produced during the residency, complete process and installation documentation, and hand off a written reflection for the residency archive.
Not included: personal materials beyond the stipend, travel to and from the residency, insurance coverage, and commission on any sale of work produced. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
The residency is a fixed engagement covering the residency fee, a materials stipend, and a documentation package. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency fee | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Materials stipend | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Documentation package | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Total | $9,000 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On arrival | 50% | $4,500 |
| At mid-residency | 50% | $4,500 |
| Duration | 12 weeks | In-residence |
Payments are released on the milestones above. Onboarding begins within the first week of arrival, subject to the preferred start month you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PREFERRED START MONTH
PRIMARY MEDIUM
RESIDENCY
Acme Co
ARTIST
Northwind Studio
The Artist Residency Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.