Every season, we welcome ~50 artists to Hewnoaks to live simply and shape their days around what their practice needs most. Somewhere between the long studio days, bonfires by the lake, walks through the woods, and late-night conversations, something settles in – the land, the loons, the people, the quiet, the rare feeling of being fully present in your work. Artists who have spent time at Hewnoaks tend to remember it vividly, and they tend to stay connected.

Hewnoaks alumni are out in the world doing remarkable things: showing in galleries, publishing books, earning grants, teaching, collaborating, taking creative risks – in small towns and big cities, on stages and on the page.

This monthly update is a chance to celebrate the work, milestones, and creative lives of artists who have spent time here. And equally as important, it’s a reminder that while a residency may only last a week or two, the connection to Hewnoaks is forever!