Want to Build Your
Own Art Residency?
I built Milos Art Residency from scratch — the property search, the renovation, the application system, a sustainable pricing model, and launch. In the first year, 100+ artists applied and the residency reached operational profitability, including scholarships.
On August 5, 11AM EST, I'm teaching exactly how I did it — and how you can too. Sign up for this 60 minute live webinar: $47.
August 5, 2026.11AM EST. $47.
Replay included.
The VisionWomen are being called to architect a new world — this requires an ecological approach. I’m teaching women how to build their own residencies, tap into female artist community, and join a global network of female-led residencies. Residencies are the nodes. Community is the web.
Who This is For:
You have a space for a
Residency or Retreat Center
You already own a property and want to turn it into a residency or retreat space.
You have a Vision,
but no space
You're actively searching for a property and want to host creative community.
You’re in the
Dreaming stage
You don’t have a space yet and want to understand the residency model before committing.
August 5, 2026. 11AM EST. $47.
What You’ll Walk
Away With
By the end of this workshop, you will have:
Clarity on what type of residency model fits your space and life.
An understanding of the Residency landscape and pricing.
The key mistakes to avoid before you spend a cent.
A clear next step for your specific situation.
In other words: you won’t just have an idea, you’ll have a real starting point.
August 5, 2026. 11AM EST. $47.
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
Her vision is to create a global network of female-focused art residencies.
If you’re ready to build a residency that feels intentional, I’d love to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This workshop 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. In fact, building the residency model first often helps you choose the right property and avoid expensive mistakes.
This workshop supports both early-stage planners and people who already have space ready to host.
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Yes, Kelly offers 1 on 1 sessions across the entire process of setting up your own art residency.
You can book a session with her by clicking here.
This includes:
How to emotionally navigate the fear that comes up with this entire process
How to choose a location
How to purchase a property
How to renovate a property
How to fit managing a residency into your life-style
How to create the ethos of your residency
How to create the branding, marketing, launch of your residency
How to set up your residency site and automate workflows so this doesn’t need to be your full time job
How to set up contracts, operations, and scholarships for your residency
How to develop your residency community
How to budget across all phases
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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! Replays will be sent out after the workshop and are available for 72 hours after the workshop.