Art
Residency
Builder
A 4-week done-with-you sprint to launch
an art residency that supports artists
and generates real income.
Only 3 spots available.
Check out Kelly’s Art Residency.
Who This is For
For Artists
with Space
You already have a room, studio, or property and want to host.
For Dreamers
Ready for Structure
You want pricing, policies, agreements, and a plan that works.
For Visionaries
Building a Brand
You want to create a residency ethos and attract aligned artists.
What You’ll Walk
Away With
By the end of this sprint, you will have:
Your residency model + ethos
Pricing strategy + sustainability plan
Application + selection system
Guest agreements + operations systems
Residency timeline + onboarding checklist
Marketing plan + email templates + launch strategy
In other words: you won’t just have an idea. You’ll have a real art residency.
How It Works
Week 1:
Vision + Residency Model
We define your residency type, ethos, and what makes your space unique.
Week 2:
Pricing + Structure
We build your pricing strategy, boundaries, and sustainability plan so this works
long-term.
Week 3:
Applications + Operations
We create your application, selection process, guest agreement, and hosting logistics.
Week 4:
Marketing + Launch Plan
We map your launch strategy, content plan, and next steps to fill your first spot(s).
Includes 4 private calls, all email and marketing templates, and support between sessions.
About Kelly
Kelly is an installation artist and built Milos Art Residency from scratch - including the property purchase in Milos Greece, renovation, art studio buildout, residency structure, application process, pricing strategy, membership community, and artist agreements.
Reached profitability in year one
Nearly 1,000 artists started applications
100+ high quality artist candidates
Fully booked inaugural season
65 sqr m art studio
2-week scholarship slot offered annually
This sprint is everything I wish I had when I was building the residency, distilled into a clear 4-week process so you can launch something sustainable, beautiful, and aligned.
If you’re ready to build a residency that feels intentional (not like Airbnb), I’d love to support you.
Investment
$4,500
This is a high-touch, done-with-you sprint designed to help you launch a real art residency with clarity, boundaries, and a sustainable plan. After applying you’ll be invited to a 15 minute free consultation to see if it is a good fit.
Only 3 spots available for this round.
Payment plans available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This sprint is for artists, hosts, and creative founders who want to build a real art residency with structure, boundaries, and a clear ethos.
Whether you already have a spare room, a studio space, or you’re still in the property-search phase, this is designed to help you turn the idea into an actual plan you can execute.
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No. Many people join this sprint before they buy. In fact, building the residency model first often helps you choose the right property and avoid expensive mistakes.
This sprint supports both early-stage planners and people who already have space ready to host.
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That is perfectly alright. The goal of the sprint is to build your full residency blueprint, including your pricing model, agreements, application system, and timeline. You’ll leave with a clear plan you can launch now or later, depending on your season and capacity. Launch with ease on your own timeline.
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This is a done-with-you sprint. It includes weekly private calls, templates, and personalized support so we can build your residency step-by-step together. You won’t just be “learning information”, you’ll be actively creating your residency in real time
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Perfect. Many residencies begin as rentals and this model allows for you to offer both.
We’ll refine your offering so it becomes an intentional artist experience. That includes clarifying your ethos, creating boundaries and agreements, and shaping a residency structure that attracts aligned artists and protects your space.
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Yes. Payment plans are available for accepted applicants. If you need a payment plan option, you can note that in your application and we’ll discuss the best structure during the fit call.
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Click “Apply Now” and fill out the short application. If it feels aligned, you’ll receive an email to schedule a quick fit call. After that call, you’ll be able to secure your spot and we’ll begin the sprint.
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Plan for 1 call per week (60 minutes) plus 2–4 hours of implementation time, depending on where you’re starting from. The sprint is designed to feel focused and doable, not overwhelming. You’ll leave each week knowing exactly what to work on next, with templates and guidance to keep things moving quickly.