The Residency
Mother’s Milk is a 2, 4, or 6 week interdisciplinary residency, designed to support visual artists, composers/ sound artists, creative writers, dancers/choreographers and other creatives who are pursuing innovative work in their field. The goal of this program is to provide individuals or collaborators with the time and space to pursue their creative projects alongside three or four other residents whose different perspectives, backgrounds and interests offer inspiration and interaction. Work that is more experimental in nature without regard to commercial viability is of special interest. .
The Place
Mother's Milk Residency is located in a renovated dairy farm at the edge of Newton, Kansas, tucked between farm fields, a light industrial park, and a travel hub. Our 15 acres are heavily wooded in most areas with some historic farm machinery left in place, where it has found a symbiosis with nature. The grounds offer opportunities for installations (with prior discussion and approval), possibly a source of natural materials, or a new favorite spot to move our hammocks and look at the clouds.
The People
Mother's Milk is a project of artists Geraldine Craig and Nelson Smith. Our family purchased the property in 1923, and established a dairy they named Meadow Farm, which was operational for almost 50 years. For several generations it has been a space for creativity and generosity. Contact us at info@mothersmilkart.com.
[COVID-19... still. The health and safety of our small community is our top priority. Mother's Milk will follow all CDC, state, and federal recommendations and guidelines. These guidelines are subject to change.]