Donate now to support the arts in our community!
Your financial gift allows us to continue our artist-in-residency program and supports local artists and creatives.
Partner with us in providing a space where artists and community members can connect.
Farwell House is a nonprofit arts-based organization dedicated to forging meaningful connections between art, artists, and the communities we serve. Our primary focus is an artist-in-residency program that brings artists from around the country to Frederick for a two-week session. The artists have time to work on their practice as well as engage with the community through workshops and open studios. Farwell House also supports local visual artists through one-day exhibitions and local musicians and songwriters through its yearly Strummin' on the Hill event.
Your support allows us to continue providing a space for artists to develop their practice, fosters connections between our community members and the arts, and also aids in the preservation of the historic home that houses our organization.
Here's what one of our former artists-in-residence had to say about his experience:
“My experience at Farwell House was equal parts grounding and eye-opening. To spend two weeks in relative solitude is such a precious opportunity for an artist. However, the opportunity to visit such a unique community is just as vital both for the artist and the community. And that your presence as an artist is singular, influential, and important becomes so visible in this environment. Farwell House is not just an opportunity to tune out and connect with your practice, but to be reminded why it’s worthwhile.” -Mikey Mosher, Chicago, IL
Since its start in 2017 the Farwell House Artist-in-Residency program has been able to offer residencies to 30 artists from across the United States. These artists have taught workshops for community members, hosted open studio sessions, and offered presentations on their work. Strummin' on the HIll has provided paid gigs to 12 local musicians and songwriters and free entertainment for the surrounding communities.
Farwell House is committed to its mission of supporting the arts in our region. Would you partner with us in this endeavor?
Want to donate by check?
Please make checks payable to Farwell House and mail to:
Farwell House
6925 Hill Lane
Frederick, IL 62639