The Ox-Bow School of ARt & Artist Residency is offering the “hold space retreat”, a program that offers artists and cultural workers of color dedicated time for communal living, creative practice, and rest on Ox-Bow’s historic campus in Saugatuck, Michigan. Designed to nurture reflection, collaboration, and renewal, the retreat provides individuals or groups of up to twelve participants space to create, organize, and connect within a supportive environment. Retreats may be scheduled for one to seven nights between September 14–20, 2026. Each retreat is self-directed, allowing participants to engage the campus in ways that best align with their interests and goals. Ox-Bow’s studios include facilities for metals, ceramics, printmaking, fiber, painting, and writing—each supported by on-site studio managers who can provide technical guidance and support.

Participants must be 21 or older at the start of their retreat. 

Participants receive lodging, two chef-prepared meals per day, and 24-hour access to the studios. Participants may bring their children; however, Ox-Bow does not currently provide childcare or additional care support.

For further information please visit: ox-bow.org

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Ox-Bow School of Art & Artist Residency
3435 RUPPRECHT WAY 
Saugatuck, MI 49453
United States
Tel.: +1 269 857 5811
Mail: oxbow(at)ox-bow.org

Deadline: July 5, 2026