Hold Space Retreat for Artists of Color

The funded program provides communal living, making, and the opportunity to organize and be in community on Ox-Bow’s campus in Saugatuck, Michigan. People of color across the creative spectrum including artists of any discipline, writers, curators, teachers, and Ox-Bow Alumni are encouraged to apply. The retreat supports individuals or groups of up to twenty for any length from one to seven nights between September 15–23, 2025. Participants who qualify for a Hold Space Retreat receive lodging, three meals per day, and access to Ox-Bow studios and spaces are provided.