Help Make My Artist Residency Dream A Reality!

Dear Friends, Family, and Art Lovers,

This year has been an incredible journey for my art practice and emerging painting career, and I couldn’t have made it this far without the support of my amazing community. From taking classes at local arts organizations to showcasing my work in galleries and landing features in publications like VoyageATL and BoldJourney, I’m so grateful for every opportunity and everyone who has cheered me on along the way!

Now, I’ve reached a point where I need to take my work to the next level, and I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the Vermont Studio Center’s international artist residency program for a two-week session in January! This residency is a dream come true, offering the chance to receive advanced guidance, high-level critique, and creative collaboration with other talented artists. It will allow me to grow and achieve new goals, including gallery representation and applying for MFA painting programs.

I’ve been granted a partial fellowship, which covers about half of the program’s cost. However, I still need help covering the remaining expenses—program fees, travel to Vermont, and living expenses for the time I’ll be away. That’s why I’m reaching out to you.

Any contribution, big or small, will help make this opportunity a reality. As a token of my gratitude, I will send a handmade thank-you gift to everyone who donates. Your support means the world to me, and I’m truly thankful for your help on this next step of my artistic journey.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!

With heartfelt appreciation,

Meghan Mills