The Saltonstall Foundation is pleased to once again offer two special residencies for local public school teachers in the arts.4 nights: arrive Monday, February 16; depart Friday, February 20, 2026 (winter recess)
4 nights: arrive Monday, March 30; depart Friday, April 3, 2026 (spring recess)
These 5-day, 4-night residencies are designed as an artistic retreat for teachers in the following disciplines:Creative writing (any genre)
Photography / film / video
Painting / Sculpture / Visual Art
We welcome applications from teachers working in the following districts: Dryden, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, and Trumansburg The residencies are totally FREE to attend. Six teachers will be selected through a lottery system for each residency. There is no jurying involved. Overnight stays are encouraged but not mandatory. Our stunning 200-acre property is located just eight miles east of downtown Ithaca in the Ellis Hollow neighborhood.Note: For teachers who came to Saltonstall for the Teachers Residencies this past year (2025), we ask that you skip a year before applying again.
To learn more and fill out an application, go to: https://www.saltonstall.org/resid…/residency-for-teachers/