Helping you get a little more creative~

 

Art retreats, residencies, creative use space, and a compound of artists. 

The place in Lexington, Kentucky to find the depth of your creative soul~

EncaustiCastle Studios & Creative Space

There’s this place…

It’s an old place, and it’s a city place

and it’s a magical, alive, spirited place.

People come to this place,

from far and near,

and are changed.

And change the place.

It grows lighter,
brighter,
as if the turret so high reaching, reaches even higher,
bold and brilliant.

This place comes alive;
and brings to life
Art
Community
Collaboration
Grace, all of it.

This place,
this old place, this city place,
this brilliant, bright, art, grace place,
is here.

Inside and out,

studios, rooms, gathering spaces
it is all here-
for you.
Come.
See what it takes to make your unique magic,
with your unique group,
shine too~

Artist in Residence

AiR Application

Whether seasoned or brand new, come discover the creative expression latent in your soul through an in-depth exploration of artistic possibilities. A residency can be the most forward-moving way to deepen your practice and open your Self to your fullest creative potential.

AwakenCreative Artist Residency

Location: EncaustiCastle Compound, Lexington, KY

Host: Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

Duration: Variable

Design X3 options: Collaborative mentorship

                                    Independent exploration

                                    Guided and taught

Fee: $1000/week, $1500/2 weeks, $250/each week thereafter

All inclusive: studio, accommodations, breakfasts, opening dinner, choice of engagement level: mentor, teaching, or independent

              You supply: anticipation, personal affects, art supplies

Available for single-up to three artists working ‘together’

                                   *Independent and guided residencies designed between artist and host 

                                   General, selective outline for mentorship** residency:

    • opening dinner with Q&A to get a historical as well as visioneering perspective of goals and ambitions
    • Breakfast each morning of fruit, scones/muffins, coffee/tea
    • Private room and bath in 2nd floor of home shared with Trish (first floor)
      • Space for up to three in private rooms, shared bath
    • Access to studio 24/7
    • Shared movement time to start each day (qigong, yoga, meditation)
    • Daily talk/inspiration with more Q&A for direction maintenance
    • Journal exercises from Patricia’s AwakenCreative book
    • If applicable and desired gallery tours, and/or Gallery Hop (every other month <Jan,March, May, July, Sept, Nov>, third Friday, 5-8pm)                                                    **My expertise on offer to advantage: encaustic painting and mixed media techniques   abstract expression exploration of color, form, texture, and sensory experience translation in 2D, 3D, and installation     value-centered creative output    soul-aligned creative expression   traditional boundary-pushing material usage   individual empowerment encouragement (you have all you need already!)

AiR Application

I have a studio at the EncaustiCastle for multiple reasons, but mainly because of the discipline it affords my writing. I enjoy having a “place” where I can focus solely on my work. The EncaustiCastle is beautiful and the setting is inspiring. There is art all around, even in the architecture and windows. The backyard offers much as well, and one of my favorite things is to sit on the second story deck, writing away. 

Trish, the EncaustiCastle originator and host, is gifted in creating an environment that is welcoming, warm, and stimulating. It is impossible to be here and not be motivated to create!

Poet, Debra Glenn

Oasis of peace, color, freedom – that’s my studio at the EncaustiCastle. I love coming to work! Just by walking in the door, I feel better.

A designated workspace is imperative for any creative person. and the EncaustiCastle provides that need with spaces suitable for a variety of creative expressions. The community here is supportive and interested. 

The EncaustiCastle has space. Space to pursue ideas and visions. Space to learn and grow. Space for community, with an assortment of experiences and support. Space to walk the grounds, visit flowers and fruits, distract oneself or refocus. Space for creation or to just be.

Artist, Marta Dorton

AiR Application
Being an Artist-in-Residence at the EncaustiCastle allowed me to go deeper with my art, and to come to a better understanding of what I put into it and why. 
I have a better toolbox to put to use in regard to how to tap into and sustain my own creativity because of the space Trish provides and the availability of her wisdom and experience from over 3 decades spelunking the creative way herself. 
Sara

Tools to take my work to the next level; Patricia at all her retreats and home venue delivers this on every level! Inspiration, motivation, encouragement and example; not to mention space, materials, meals and accommodations! It is the whole package, and everything I hoped for.
Hillary