February 13, 2019
2019 Teachers Residency participants announced
Saltonstall Teachers Residency 2019...
Featured News & Events
February 4, 2019
Case Jernigan (’18) New Animated Short
Case Jernigan ('18) latest project on Vimeo...
January 28, 2019
Rachel Wren (’09) and Paula Overbay (’15) to take part in exhibit
Saltonstall alumna Rachel Wren ('09) and Paula Overbay ('15) are taking part in an exhibit at Caldwell University's Mueller Gallery in February. The show brings...
January 17, 2019
Poet Javier Zamora (’15) Audio Diary on Latino USA
Javier Zamora ('15) story featured on Latino USA...
January 17, 2019
Calling all Tompkins County public school teachers!
Free residencies for public school teachers...
January 4, 2019
Deanna Lee (’12) and Jane Sangerman (’14) in Brooklyn group exhibition
Exhibition opens January 4th and runs through January 26th...
November 19, 2018
Sigrid Nunez (’16) wins National Book Award
The Friend wins the 2018 NBA for Fiction!...
November 17, 2018
2019 Call for Entries
Open to New York State artists and writers. Deadline January 2!...
October 17, 2018
Tina Chang (’06), Bushra Rehman (’11) , and Ron Villanueva (’17) at Dodge Poetry Fest
Dodge Foundation Poetry Festival begins October 18th...
October 17, 2018
Lin Price (’00 ) Solo Exhibit “Broken Ground” Opens Oct. 31
Handwerker Gallery features Lin Price in solo exhibition...
October 11, 2018
This weekend: Adapting Conditions at the Cherry Artspace
Exhibition on view: Fri/Sat/Sun, Oct. 12 - 14 from 5:00 - 8:00pm....
September 24, 2018
Poet Trevor Ketner’s 2 weeks in the country
When I can escape the city, you’d better believe I will. I’ve lived in New York City for two years since moving with my husband...
September 18, 2018
Photographer Rachel Fein Smolinski (’16) at The Griffin Museum
The Infinite Internal, Rachel Fein Smolinski's solo exhibit at the Griffin Museum opens ...
September 13, 2018
Sculptor Gary Sczerbaniewicz (’16) opens Sept. 14th, Cohen Gallery
"Neil Before Zod", Sczerbaniewicz's newest endeavor opens at Alfred University's Cohen Gallery ...
September 13, 2018
A Sense of Place with works by Rachael Wren (’09) and Angela Heisch (’14)
Park Place Gallery to include two alumnae in Sense of Place exhibit...
September 13, 2018
Greg Slick (’17) included at Site:Brooklyn
Juror Steven Madoff has included alum Greg Slick in Gowanus gallery exhibit...
September 6, 2018
Dara Engler (’18) Opening at Arnot Art Museum
Dara Engler's solo exhibition at the Arnot Museum opens September 4...
September 4, 2018
Mark Joshua Epstein (’12) at Ithaca College
Handwerker Gallery features visual artist alum Mark Joshua Epstein's new work this fall ...
September 4, 2018
Mara Baldwin (’11) at Wells College
"Bow, Bend & Tarry", Mara Baldwin's solo exhibit at Wells College, opens September 7. ...
August 28, 2018
Poet Lisa Chen (’18) wins Rona Jaffe Foundation Award
Rona Jaffe Foundation announces winners of the 2018 writers' award...
August 14, 2018
Camille Laoang (’15) pop-up in New York
Visual artist alumna Camille Laoang ('15) has an upcoming pop-up exhibit at the SparrowMint Product Gallery in New York, NY. "Mandalas" opens this week on August...
August 1, 2018
Shelley Feinerman (’17) at Prince Street Gallery
Visual artist alumna Shelley Feinerman ('17) has an upcoming solo show at Prince Street Gallery in New York City. The exhibition includes work Shelley created while...
July 29, 2018
Lisbeth Firmin (’04) in AMR Open Studios Tour
Visual artist alumna Lisbeth Firmin ('04) is participating in the 2018 AMR Open Studios Tour in Margaretville, NY. You can visit Lisbeth's studio this weekend, July...
July 28, 2018
Julie Curtiss (’17) in East Hampton exhibition
Visual artist alumna Julie Curtiss ('17) is participating in a group exhibition at Rental Gallery in East Hampton, NY. Syphilis, curated by Anton Kern and Adam...
July 27, 2018
Patrick Berran (’13) at Over Under in Brooklyn
Visual artist alum Pat Berran ('13) will be exhibiting new works on paper and a few new paintings at Over Under in Brooklyn. Left of Dial...
July 27, 2018
Saltonstall at Ithaca Artist Market
Today! Saltonstall at the Ithaca Artist Market If you're planning to attend the Ithaca Artist Market today, we hope you'll stop by and say hello. We'll be in...
July 26, 2018
Welcome, fellows!
The 2018 residency season continued this week when we welcomed our third group of fellows to Saltonstall on Monday. They are: Thea Gregorius, visual artist (Brooklyn) Michael Hicks, photographer...
July 11, 2018
Poet George Kovalenko discusses his residency
I’ve spent the majority of my time here assembling my first manuscript. All of the poems in it were worked on as totally isolated pieces...
June 26, 2018
Dan Larkin (’08) at Bob Korn Imaging
Photographer alum Dan Larkin ('08) is currently in a two-person exhibition at Bob Korn Imaging in Orleans, MA. "The Cape’s Tip: Images of the Outer Cape" opened May 31...
June 25, 2018
Melanie Kozol (’12) at The Painting Center
Visual artist alumna Melanie Kozol ('12) is in an upcoming show at The Painting Center in New York City. "JuxtaPositions" opened June 19 and runs through July...
June 25, 2018
Greg Slick (’17) at The Dorsky
Visual artist alum Greg Slick ('17) is in a group exhibition at The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz, NY. "Time Travelers" opened June 16 and...
June 25, 2018
Lisa Lebofsky (’14) at Flowers Gallery
Visual artist alumna Lisa Lebofsky ('14) has work featured in the 12th annual New York Academy of Art exhibition at Flowers Gallery in New York City. The show opened last Wednesday,...
June 22, 2018
Julie Curtiss (’17) reviewed in LA Times
Visual artist alumna Julie Curtiss ('17) received a glowing review in the Los Angeles Times of her recent solo show "Altered States" at Various Small Fires...
June 22, 2018
Nydia Blas (’15) solo exhibition in Ithaca
Photography alumna Nydia Blas ('15) has an upcoming solo exhibition at the Corners Gallery in Ithaca. "Black Magic" will be on view starting next Tuesday, June 26 and...
June 18, 2018
Welcome, July Fellows!
The 2018 residency season continued this week when we welcomed our second group of fellows to Saltonstall on Monday. They are: Rachel Cole, filmmaker (Brooklyn) Dara Engler, visual artist...
June 8, 2018
Saltonstall Merch!
We are so excited to show off our very first piece of Saltonstall merchandise -- a beautiful tote bag! These soft canvas totes with black nylon...
June 8, 2018
Open House This Sunday: Meet Our Artists
Join us at the colony this Sunday, June 10 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for our first Open House and open studio of the 2018 residency season. Hear poet...
June 1, 2018
Debbie Urbanski (’14) in The Southern Review
Writer alumna Debbie Urbanski ('14) has a short story featured in the new spring issue of The Southern Review. Comprised of lists, "Are You Ready to...
May 31, 2018
Simen Johan (’12) at Fotografiska in Sweden
Photo alum Simen Johan ('12) has an upcoming solo show at the Fotografiska museum in his home country, Sweden. "Until the Kingdom Comes" opens June 15...
May 30, 2018
Deanna Lee (’12) participating in Greenpoint Open Studios
Visual artist alumna Deanna Lee ('12) is involved in this years' Greenpoint Open Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Studios open this Saturday, June 2 and run through...
May 30, 2018
Gina Occhiogrosso (’11) at Albany Center Gallery
Visual artist alumna Gina Occhiogrosso ('11) is in an exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery alongside 5 other artists. "Wonderland" opens this Friday, June 1 with...
May 25, 2018
Chen Chen (’14) nominated for Lambda Literary Award
Chen's debut collection of poetry continues to earn recognition....
May 24, 2018
Stephen Kuusisto (’15) featured on PBS NewsHour
Watch Steve's recent interview on PBS NewsHour!...
May 23, 2018
Dorothy Robinson (’08) at Garrison Art Center
Visual artist alumna Dorothy Robinson ('08) is having a solo exhibition at the Garrison Art Center in Garrison, New York. "Off The Grid" opens with a reception for the artist...
May 22, 2018
Bushra Rehman (’11) publishes first collection of poetry
Alumna Bushra Rehman ('11) has written her first full-length book of poetry. Marianna's Beauty Salon is published by Sibling Rivalry Press and will be released this Thursday, May 24. Bushra was...
May 21, 2018
Julie Curtiss (’17) at VSF gallery in LA
Visual artist alumna Julie Curtiss ('17) has a solo show at Various Small Fires in Los Angeles, California. "Altered States" is Curtiss' West Coast debut and...
May 21, 2018
Daniel Handal (’10) at ClampArt
Recent work from visual artist alum Daniel Handal ('10) can be seen in his solo show "Pajaritos," at the ClampArt gallery in New York. The exhibition opened...
April 19, 2018
Nydia Blas (’15) Wins Light Work Grant
Light Work announces recipients of the 2018 Grant in Photography...
April 12, 2018
Panel Discussion at Buffalo Street Books, May 5
The 2018 Spring Writes Festival will take place May 3rd - 6th...
April 6, 2018
Javier Zamora (’15) Reading with Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith
Award-Winning poet Javier Zamora to read with U.S. Poet Laureate in NYC. ...
March 12, 2018
Greg Slick (’17) Solo Exhibit in Beacon, NY
Old Bones and Broken Stones, a solo exhibition in Beacon, opens March 10th. ...
March 8, 2018
Welcome Mandy Beem-Miller as Our New Chef
Local Mandy Beem-Miller is hired as the chef for the Saltonstall Foundation. ...
March 7, 2018
Interview with Linda Ganjian (’16) for the Art in Buildings Exhibit
The Art in Buildings project in New York will feature Ganjian's artwork. ...
March 7, 2018
Kit Warren (’17) Exhibits at the Cluster Gallery
Work on Paper exhibit will feature artist Kit Warren's work. ...
March 7, 2018
Nydia Blas (’15) Exhibition in Los Angeles
Nydia Blas ('15) exhibits in Los Angeles this April ...
March 7, 2018
Stephen Kuusisto (’15) and Sigrid Nunez (’16) read in Ithaca
Stephen Kuusisto ('15) and Sigrid Nunez ('16) read at Buffalo Street Books on Saturday, March 31. ...
February 22, 2018
Poet DéLana Dameron (’09) at the Downtown Writers Center
Award-winning poet DéLana R.A. Dameron will be reading at the Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY on Friday, February 23, 2018. The event begins at...
February 8, 2018
Katya Grokhovsky (’13) Solo Exhibit at Muhlenberg College
A solo exhibition by visual artist alumna Katya Grokhovsky ('13) will open next Wednesday, February 14 with a reception from 5:00 - 6:30pm at the...
February 8, 2018
Emily Brandt (’13) celebrates 10 years of No, Dear
Poet alumna Emily Brandt ('13) is the co-founding editor of the poetry journal No, Dear. They'll be hosting a 10-year anniversary dance party and reading on...
February 8, 2018
Photographer Jeremy Dennis (’16) solo exhibition
A solo exhibition of new photographs by alum Jeremy Dennis ('16) opens this afternoon, Thursday, February 8 with a reception from 1:00 - 3:00pm at...
February 6, 2018
Winners of the Teachers Residency Announced!
We couldn't be more excited to welcome the 2018 winners of the Teachers Residency! Congratulations to all. In February: Mary Balfour, speech and language pathologist in the Dryden...
January 8, 2018
Thank You for Applying to Our 2018 Residency Season
A huge heartfelt thank you to all who applied to the Saltonstall Foundation's 2018 summer residency season. The submission portal is now closed. ...
January 8, 2018
Susan English (’16) Featured in “Revivify” at Kenise Barnes
Susan English's evocative polymer paintings will be included in a group exhibition opening January 6th, 2018 at Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Larchmont, NY. The exhibition...
December 21, 2017
Francisco Marquez (’16), Finalist for Narrative’s 30 Below
Francisco Marquez was a finalist for Narrative's competitive 30 Below award which recognizes young poets between the ages of eighteen and thirty. Read more about the...
December 19, 2017
Poet Chen Chen (’14) in Poets and Writers: Inspiration, Writer’s Block and more
Catch Chen Chen's interview in Poets and Writers where he touches on finding time to write, his inspiration and influences, and how he works through...
December 19, 2017
Katya Grokhovsky (’13) and Ilene Sunshine (’14) Exhibit at NY Artists Equity
New York Artists Equity annual members invitational opens Wednesday, December 20th from 6-8pm and will feature work by fellows Katya Grokhovsky ('13) and Ilene Sunshine...
December 1, 2017
2018 Call for Entries
Our application portal is now open for an all expenses paid summer residency! Deadline: January 2, 2018. We offer one month and two week residencies that...
November 15, 2017
Tonight! Javier Zamora Reads in Ithaca
Join us at Buffalo Street Books at 5:30pm...
November 1, 2017
Urbia 2 opens Nov. 3 at eye Gallery
Join us Friday at eye Gallery for the opening of 'Urbia 2'...
October 6, 2017
Urbia opens Oct. 6 at eye Gallery
Meet the artists from 5:30-7:30pm during Ithaca's Gallery Night...
September 13, 2017
Chen Chen (’14) longlisted for National Book Award
Chen reads at Buffalo Street Books on September 23...
September 1, 2017
Ama Codjoe ’17 awarded Rona Jaffe prize
The Foundation's Writers' Award "identifies and supports women writers of exceptional talent"...
July 18, 2017
Alums featured in Poetry Magazine
Chen Chen, Sally Wen Mao, and Ocean Vuong are featured in Poetry Magazine...
May 19, 2017
Betty Yu (’15) Wins Social Justice Award
Three Tours, Yu's documentary, wins social justice award!...
May 19, 2017
Grokhovsky (’13) at Arsenal Gallery, Central Park
Group exhibition in Central Park gallery!...
May 19, 2017
Devon Moore (’15) in Collateral Journal
Moore ('15) publishes two poems in Collateral Journal!...
May 19, 2017
Garner Arts Festival
Skinner ('15) and Kaufman ('15) at Garner Arts Festival this weekend!...
April 29, 2017
David Orr Joins Alumni Panel for “First Books After 40”
Our panel on Saturday, May 6th, is part of the Spring Writes Literary Festival...
April 18, 2017
DeLana Dameron (’09) book launch May 3
Join DeLana Dameron May 3 in NYC for the release of Weary Kingdom...
April 18, 2017
Alumna Lauren Ferebee (’14) shows new play: The Reckless Season
The Reckless Season opens April 21 at TheaterLab in NYC...
April 18, 2017
Lorrie Fredette (’14) at MOCA Jacksonville
Fredette's new installation "Iterations" on view now through September ...
April 18, 2017
Alums Deborah Zlotsky (’15), Gina Occhiogrosso (’11), Susan D’Amato (’14) in “Stack”
"Stack", curated by Alum Deborah Zlotsky ('15) opens at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts May 11 ...
April 18, 2017
Chen Chen (’14) in Publishers Weekly
Chen Chen ('14) publishes "When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities"...
April 6, 2017
Dennis Bertram (’01) show opening April 7
Dennis Bertram ('01) show at CSMA this Friday...
March 10, 2017
Sok (’16) & Zamora (’15) win Narrative 30 Below
Zamora ('15) and Sok ('16) take second and third place in the 2016 Narrative 30 Below...
March 7, 2017
Schaer (’12) & Vuong (’13) at Sarah Lawrence Poetry Festival
Saltonstall alum double header at Sarah Lawrence Poetry Festival...
March 2, 2017
Lisbeth Firmin (’04) exhibition in N.C.
"Paintings and Prints" opens March 17 at UNC's Friday Center...
March 2, 2017
Tanya Chaly (’14) solo exhibition in Brooklyn
"Unravel" by Tanya Chaly ('14) opening March 11...
March 2, 2017
Samira Abbassy (’16) exhibition in Dubai
Samira Abbassy's ('16) "Redemptive Narratives and Migrating Patterns" opening March 11...
March 2, 2017
Tonight! Lionel Cruet (’15) talks immigration and the arts
See Lionel Cruet ('15) tonight at Upwardly Global in NYC...
February 16, 2017
Patrick Berran (’13) exhibition in London
Patrick Berran ('13) solo show opens March 16 at Hunter / Whitfield ...
February 16, 2017
Melanie Kozol (’12) & Gabe Brown (’16) in Big Idea
The Painting Center in NYC featuring Saltonstall alum in group show...
February 16, 2017
Patte Loper (’13): Sparkly Darkly exhibition to open in Brooklyn
Black and White Gallery features site-specific installation...
January 26, 2017
Islip Art Museum includes Linda Ganjian (’16) in The Structure of Things
Linda Ganjian exhibition opens January 28 at the Islip Art Museum ...
January 26, 2017
Anna Meister (’15) Releases Nothing Granted
Dancing Girl Press publishes new collection by poet Anna Meister...
January 26, 2017
Melissa Zarem ( ’16) Opening at Exhibit A, Friday, Jan. 27
Ithacan painter Melissa Zarem opens Mapping the Tantrum in Corning...
January 3, 2017
2017 Call for Entries is now closed – Thank you!
The application portal is now closed. Thank you to all who applied for the summer 2017 residency. Please check back in early fall for the...
December 15, 2016
NEA awarded to Monica Sok (’16)
Poet Monica Sok receives National Foundation for the Arts Fellowship...
December 15, 2016
Nydia Blas (’15) featured in Huffington Post
Blas' images from The Girls Who Spun Gold in the news...
December 6, 2016
Poet Javier Zamora (’15) in Granta
Granta publishes work by Javier Zamora in the November issue...
December 6, 2016
Lida Suchy (’16) Featured in NYT
B&W Photographer Lida Suchy ('10 &'16) interviewed in the NYT...
November 8, 2016
Allison Kaufman (’06) at EFA Project Space, NYC
Two videos by Allison Kaufman included in group exhibit...
November 4, 2016
A Note From the Director
Saltonstall will no longer be charging an application fee ...
October 24, 2016
Loie Hollowell (’13) Solo Exhibition in NYC
"Mother Tongue" opens at Feuer/Mesler on October 27. ...