Join a vibrant community of creative educators for seven days of workshops, open studios, artist talks, a group exhibition, and island excursions—all set against the inspiring backdrop of Nantucket’s coastal beauty.

Immerse yourself in a week of creativity, collaboration, and artistic growth in one of New England’s most inspiring Arts environment.

As a Summer Symposium participant for a Fee of $500 you’ll enjoy:

• Private studio space to create, experiment, and refine your artistic vision;
• Group exhibition featuring one of your artworks in NISDA’s Silo Gallery;
• Morning workshops designed to expand and enrich your creative practice (offered/required by each Summer Symposium participant);
• Afternoon optional excursions to explore the island’s art, nature, and culture
• Evenings at NISDA - Art, Conversation, and Celebration
• Monday: Opening Reception & Orientation,
• Tuesday: Artist Talks presented by Symposium participants,
• Wednesday: Silo Gallery Opening Reception (open to the public),
• Thursday: NISDA Fête — a lively island celebration (open to the public),
• Friday: Bonfire/Movie Night outside at NISDA,
• Saturday: off,
• Sunday: Open Studios (open to the public).

Summer Symposium Residency additional Fee of $1500 offered for housing at NISDA’s charming Wauwinet House (limited availability for “dormitory” double/triple occupancy) including:

• Each room includes an en-suite bathroom;
• Shared full kitchen, dining-room and lounge/common-room (triple includes a kitchenette);
• Complimentary morning coffee/tea in the shared kitchen; 
• The initial residency Welcoming Reception; 
• Free/optional van transportation as provided by NISDA on the island. 
• Participant Contributions - each Summer Symposium Residency participant will:
• Offer either a morning Artist Workshop, or an evening Artist Talk;
• Offer one (or more) artwork(s) to be exhibited in NISDA’s Silo Gallery.

Applications accepted and confirmed on a first-come/first-serve rolling basis. Housing at the Wauwinet House Residency is limited - only seven beds available in two double-occupancy rooms and one three-occupancy room.