Quiet, uninterrupted time In a Space Designed for you
The Kestrel Fields art residency program is a creative retreat located in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins is a city of ~170,000, one hour north of Denver by car and 1 hour 20 minutes from Denver International Airport. Residents have the entire studio to themselves and will find inspiration in Northern Colorado's natural beauty. They are supported by art coach and career counselor, Heather Matthews, in whatever way they might find helpful.
Amenities
- You get the studio all to yourself, no interruptions
- 6 work tables, including stand-up art table
- Even, natural light from north-facing windows
- Fast, free Wifi
- Heating and air conditioning for perfect climate control
- Office chair for sitting comfortably for long stretches
- Comfy corner for thinking and/or chilling
- Large couch for relaxing
- Comfortable queen bed
- Work lights for working at night
- Gallery spotlights (dimmable lights)
- Heated for your personal comfort
- Rags, sponges, bucket, and tarps for comfortably getting messy
- 24-hour access (secure, private)
- Collaborative work allowed and encouraged (i.e. you can share the space with other artists if you'd like)
- A beautiful view of the foothills and surrounding farm/natural area
- Binoculars to borrow
- Sparkle waters, hot drinks, fresh flowers, and snacks (meals for an extra fee)
Physical Space
Kestrel Fields Studio was designed as
a work space for creative people.
The Numbers:
700 square feet of wide-open workspace
62 linear feet of wall space (8 feet high)
Vaulted ceilings (10 feet high)
6 large windows that open (with screens)
4 nighttime work lights
Other Considerations:
Flexible furniture options
Small kitchen
Modern bath
Vinyl floor (easy-to-clean)
Picture hanging system
Large double sink
Cozy corner to rest/think (because all that focusing can make you tired!)
Location Information
Fort Collins, Colorado is a great little city with a solid arts scene, incredible dining, and myriad outdoor activity opportunities. We can offer you a bike to borrow and there are several hiking trails and bike paths within 3 miles of Kestrel Fields Studio. We are always glad to offer recommendations for the things we love about our hometown.
Kestrel Fields Studio & Art Residency is located in NW Fort Collins, in a quiet, residential neighborhood. The studio is adjacent to Kestrel Fields Natural Area, where you can take breaks from all that focus for fresh air, beauty, and wildlife.
The studio is on the 2nd floor of a carriage house (garage) and residents will need to be able to climb 17 stairs to access the studio. We are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at this time.
The owners live on-site and are here to help settle you in or offer an extra hand. With a background in art and counseling, we provide conversation or advice as desired, field trips to art-y places in town, critique or ideas. Otherwise we leave you alone to work.
Parking is easy and free, with an off-street parking spot just for you, making it easy to load/unload. Come and go from the property as you please.
If you prefer to navigate Fort Collins without a car, we are an easy bus or bike ride into town, about 3.5 (flat) miles away. The bus stop is directly outside and provides free transportation to town every hour (6am-6pm).
To learn more about us, the owners, click here.
PRICING
Please see our pricing page for all the information you'll need about this, but really quick:
The daily rate for renting Kestrel Fields Studio from 8am-12am is
M-F $95/day
Sat/Sun $125/day
Overnight stays add an extra fee.
Discounts available for longer stays, non-profit organizations, students, veterans, and artists who qualify for government benefits.
Please ask us about discounts if you are unsure!
Support & STructure
Create your perfect residency or retreat
Owner Heather Matthews is an artist and loves to engage with residents as they wish throughout their time at Kestrel Fields Studio. You will work together to design the exact retreat you're hoping for, whether it has some structure or leaves you completely to your own devices.
Ideas For Structure
- Talking about art, whether in general or your art
- Art critique, whether just with Heather or bringing in other artists to see your work
- Art coaching--processing your goals out loud and outlining a plan for yourself
- Field trips to local art events (and maybe a bakery?) while you're here
- Networking/collaborating with other Northern Colorado artists
- Creating a show or workshop, or simply opening the studio to the public for a couple hours while you're in-residence
Helpful to Know
Kestrel Fields Studio's residency program does not expect you to pump out a completed masterpiece by the end of your Colorado art residency, or ANY art for that matter. We respect that time and space away is yours to design yourself, and imperative to the art you make, even if it's just lots of resting and thinking time. That said, if you think structure can help you out, we're here to collaborate and offer some accountability.