southwest |

Blog Archives

Fiesta Weekend at Starry Night

Posted by on May 08, 2015 in Career Development, Emerging Artists, Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on Fiesta Weekend at Starry Night

Fiesta Weekend was a blast! Our current Artists In Residence, Shelly Hanan and Aline Mare joined us on the streets of  Truth or Consequences to celebrate the town’s 56th annual Fiesta. After watching the parade, the festivities carried on well into the night. Aline went back to Starry Night after the parade and started working on some of her graphic […]

What’s Nuevo at the Residency?

Posted by on February 09, 2015 in Career Development, General, Residency | Comments Off on What’s Nuevo at the Residency?

With all the excitement around our upcoming Exposure programs and ART School, it’s really nice to enjoy the peaceful and productive environment on the grounds of Starry Night. Things really come full circle when you put together a show, such as our Exposure program, and the residency is at the heart of it all. This is where our programs all […]

Happy New Beginning From Starry Night

Posted by on January 05, 2015 in Art Fairs, Emerging Artists, Exposure Program, Residency | Comments Off on Happy New Beginning From Starry Night

“Every day is a chance to begin again.” — Catherine Pulsifer We are welcoming 2015 with optimism and anticipation, and reflecting on a great year in 2014. Here is our collection of a year in photos, at the Residency, Exposure NYC, Exposure LA, and Exposure Miami. Music by Music For Painters and Pela.     This fun-to-read guide will change […]

How to Break Free of “Creators Block” with a Residency

Posted by on December 01, 2014 in Productivity, Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on How to Break Free of “Creators Block” with a Residency

Ever get writers block? Creators block? We have inspiration! Starry Night Residency Program has a lot to offer those who seek a unique experience to encourage their creativity.  Reflection The quiet days in the desert can offer a tremendous relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. It can provide you with time to reflect on your surroundings. In […]

Find Your Inspiration in the Heart of the Desert

Posted by on November 24, 2014 in Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on Find Your Inspiration in the Heart of the Desert

The desert calls to you! It beckons you to look deeper into your psyche and find yourself in its vastness! The desert that surrounds the grounds of Starry Night is enormous. The desert changes its hue with the passing of juicy thunderclouds and the movement of the sun, seemingly by the minute.   Starry Night Residency Program It’s not just […]

Our Little Oasis in the Desert: Starry Night Residency

Posted by on November 17, 2014 in Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on Our Little Oasis in the Desert: Starry Night Residency

How the desert is imagined, how it is, and how it can be at places like Starry Night… This is the surrounding area of Starry Night Residence Retreat in Truth or Consequences, there is vegetation and enough room to let your imagination open up.  Here are some perspectives of the city-scape, just outside the fence at Starry Night. Inside the gates On […]

5 Steps to Enhance Your Residency

Posted by on June 26, 2014 in Career Development, Productivity, Residency | Comments Off on 5 Steps to Enhance Your Residency

Here are some helpful tips that you can apply to seed, water & nurture an Artist Residency: 1. Define your vision Yes, tackle the most important part first. Refine while defining your fundamentals. Your vision will act as your thesis throughout the process, so sketch it with your clarity-specs on! Think of all the possible questions anyone may have about […]