Artist Retreats

Hakka Guesthouse is a space for emerging and established artists to showcase their work while simultaneously allowing guests to experience art in a lived-in space

In order to support emerging and established artists we offer five-day artist retreats at Hakka Guesthouse.

What is provided

  • A five day stay at Hakka Guesthouse providing plenty of space to work, relax and be inspired by the natural environment. This includes exclusive use of Hakka Guesthouse and the one-acre property.

  • A two-month exhibition of work in Hakka Guesthouse

  • We take no commission on artwork sold during your exhibition period.

  • For group applications each artist will have their own bedroom, shared bathrooms (2 people/ bathroom), and shared kitchen and living spaces.

What we don’t provide

  • Materials

  • Transport

  • Stipends

  • Meals or food

Who can apply?

  • We will be accepting applications for visual artists very soon! Please sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when applications open.

  • We will also consider group residencies applications for groups of up to four artists.

  • At this time we are not accepting applications for sculpture, ceramics, dance, performance art, or writing but we hope to in the future so please check back!

  • It is free to apply.

How to Apply

We aim to make our application as simple and accessible as possible, so if you have any issues during the application process, please contact us.

Before beginning your application please have the following ready to go:

  • A short personal statement or artist bio 150 words or less.

  • Your exhibition history (we still accept applications if you have not exhibited work in the past).

  • What medium are you currently working in.

  • Five examples of your work.