farwell cottage residency
A collaborative initiative between V4L and cottage hosts Paul Hrebenak and James Fraser in Hillsboro, Virginia. The focus of this residency program is the weaving of creatives and their perspectives into the fabric of the HIllsboro community. The goal is for visiting artists and creatives to add to the vibrancy of the community—rather than simply acting as tourist/spectators who depart without a trace or contribution to the host population.
past Residents
Katie stayed at Farwell Cottage in January of 2024 and taught an exciting and well-attended ‘Zine Making Workshop at Hillsboro’s Old Stone School. Katie said of her residency:
“My time at Farewell Cottage was creatively refreshing and offered me a chance to begin this year of my artistic practice with renewed focus. The hosts, Paul and James, were incredibly gracious and welcomed me warmly to Hillsboro. The combination of the remote location and the town's dedication to supporting art and artists made this the perfect residency to dream up new ideas and to experiment with new creative directions.”