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FALL RETREAT | OCtober 14-19, 2025

NEW YORK, NY

Details

The Lincoln City Fellowship Fall Retreat is designed for artists in the development phase of a specific creative project—offering time, space, and support to deepen ideas, refine process, and engage in meaningful exchange.

Each artist will have dedicated time to share their project-in-progress with the group for in-depth reflection, collaborative problem-solving, and personalized feedback.

This cohort meets for 8 weekly, one hour long, virtual sessions prior to convening in NYC October 14-19, 2025 for a blend of group peer-to-peer development sessions, invigorating arts encounters, and unstructured time to explore the city’s cultural offerings and your own creative impulses.

The retreat includes five nights of hotel accommodations in NYC, select meals and activities, and a $1,500 stipend to support travel, incidentals, and participation in the program.

To foster a focused and collaborative environment, the retreat is limited to 8 artists.

CURATION

The curation process for this cohort is conducted by a trusted committee of creative advisors, who employ Speranza Foundation's Qualities of a Lincoln City Fellow as core principles. The committee selects artists based not only on their individual merits, but also on their potential to contribute to and gain from the dynamic of the group, fostering a collaborative and enriching environment for all participants.

applications

Applications are due by July 13, 2025

Artists who are new to the Lincoln City Fellowship and would like to be considered for this opportunity are invited to submit a letter of interest to info@speranzafoundation.com.

  • May 15-20, 2025 |  Santa Fe, New Mexico

    Details

    The Lincoln City Fellowship spring retreat beckons artists in ideation phase of a project who are craving pause, reflection, play, rest, rejuvenation and deep connection with nature.

    Artists in this cohort meet for 8 weekly, one hour long, virtual sessions prior to embarking on a 5-night retreat in at Rancho Gallina in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The retreat, with experience production in collaboration with the Nomadic School of Wonder, offers a haven for artists to recharge and bond through collaborative creative workshops, leisurely downtime, and nourishing meals.

    The week culminates in a regional gathering and celebration, connecting the group with the larger Lincoln City Fellowship artist community and friends of Speranza. 

    All expenses for the retreat, including meals, programming, and private accommodations are included. In addition, each artist receives $1500 financial assistance to support their travel and ability to participate in the program. 

    Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, capacity is limited to 6 artists.

    Applications are closed.