Micro-Residency
at
Bischoff Inn

Summer 2027 dates are to be announced

Applications open December 1, 2026

Applications due February 28, 2027

All Summer Session Micro-Residency artists receive:

  • Private room and bathroom complete with a queen size bed, linens, towels, soap, wi-fi, climate control and smart tv.

  • Their own individual workspace, approximately 550-680 square ft each, located in a separate building on our property called the Lumber Shed.

  • Access to the communal lounge with a fridge, microwave, coffee & tea bar, grab and go snacks, and kitchen sink.

This residency is equal parts relaxation and productive work time. Our program attracts artists with many responsibilities (working artists, families, teachers) looking to make the most of their vacation days and seeking a way to integrate art making into their valuable time off.

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Lumber Shed Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

About the residency & application process

  • The application deadline is February 28, 2027.

  • Applications open December 1, 2026.

  • Within 2-3 weeks of the application deadline.

  • The program can accommodate a maximum of 12 artists, 6 per week. Four artists occupy each of our standard queen rooms and two people occupy the Jr Suite.

    Once all spots have been filled, artists will be added to our wait list. Waitlist artists will be contacted in the order they applied if spots open up.

  • The residency period is one week long.

  • Tamaqua, PA is 2 hours from Philadelphia, 2.5 hrs from Manhattan and 3 hrs from Brooklyn/Queens. It’s best to leave the city mid-morning to avoid traffic.

  • Yes, there is a small application fee of $15. The application fee is applied to your residency fee if you are accepted.

  • The best and easiest way is to drive. At this time, there is no bus or train that goes directly to Tamaqua.

    A Fullington Trailways bus from New York to Hazleton is available. Departure runs daily at 7:15 am from Port Authority, arrives in Hazleton at 12 pm, without transfers for about $70 one way. Artists can then take a 30 minute ride share to Tamaqua for about $25 dollars. The return bus runs daily from Hazleton at 3:20 pm and arrives in New York at 8 pm.

    A Fullington Trailways bus from Philadelphia to Hazleton is available. Departure runs daily at 1:30 pm from Philadelphia Bus Terminal and arrives in Hazleton at 4:40 pm, without transfers for about $50 one way. Artists can then take a 30 minute ride share to Tamaqua for about $25 dollars. The return bus runs daily from Hazleton at 9:45 am and arrives in Philadelphia at 1:15 pm.

    Uber and Lyft are available with the “schedule a ride” feature but may not be available on immediate request.

  • ‍A single resident's flat residency fee is $450 per week for our standard queen rooms.

    The Jr Suite, our largest room, is best suited for two artists who would like to attend the program together and want to share a room. The flat residency fee for the Jr Suite is $550 per week.

    Please keep in mind that we must charge taxes & a credit card processing fee for all residency fees.

  • We cannot cover travel expenses unfortunately.

  • Residents are encouraged to attend the program independently, creating space to connect with fellow artists-in-residence and become part of the Micro-Residency community.

    The Junior Suite is the program’s exception: it accommodates two artists and may be requested specifically by an established two-artist team or collaborative pair.

  • Our summer residency is perfect for artists of all kinds and anyone who needs a large workspace to make their work.

  • Do you offer scholarships? Scholarships are donor dependent. Unfortunately, we are not offering scholarships at this time. If scholarships become available, we will announce them on our Instagram @bischoffinn. If you are interested in donating to our scholarship fund, please contact us at innkeeper@bischoffinn.com. Donations are tax deductible through our fiscal sponsorship with Stonehedge Gardens in Tamaqua.

  • Artists have broad autonomy over how they spend their time during the residency, with no required work schedule or production expectation.

    To support community-building and public engagement, residents are required to participate in two program events: a gathering at the home of residency founder Maria Stabio and a public artist talk.

  • No. The Inn will only have artists staying for the duration of the residency period.

  • Past residents, please email innkeeper@bischoffinn.com to arrange your residency directly. Please do not submit a new application.

  • The summer session workspaces are located within a separate building on the property called the Lumber Shed. This building has five semi-private spaces, all divided by walls but no doors. There is a bathroom and slop sink in the building. Folding tables (one 6 ft, one 4 ft) and chairs are provided in each workspace. The workspaces are not climate controlled and it does get hot in the summer, so please keep this in mind. We provide 2 fans per studio and window screens. To access the workspaces, artists must walk around the block and climb one or two sets of stairs to reach their assigned space. Each workspace is approximately 550-680 sq ft. The walls are made of bare unfinished wood and the floors are also wood. This space is raw and unfinished and is prone to the occasional bug!

    Please see photos of all the studios at the top of the page.

  • We provide linens, towels, coffee & tea, snacks, wi-fi, climate control and a private room & bathroom to sleep/work. Artists must bring all other desired supplies.

  • We do have a kitchenette with a sink, fridge, toaster, coffee maker and microwave. See our lounge page for more info.

    Unfortunately, Bischoff Inn does not have a full kitchen. Please keep this in mind before applying. If you have special dietary concerns, please consider staying at The Schoolhouse which has a full kitchen with a stove, oven, fridge microwave, pots and pans and cooking utensils.

  • Yes, there are two washing machines and two dryers.

  • We do not have any accessible rooms or workspace at this time. This is a situation we are actively working on. We hope to have accessible rooms within the next 10 years.

Facilities

  • Yes! Make sure to take advantage of our restaurants and breweries during the weekend. Things close early here and are usually only open Friday & Saturday. Driving is the best way to get around, so bring a car or borrow a friend’s if you can.

  • We have a reliable grocery store called Boyers within walking distance.

    On Wednesdays from 8 am - 7 pm, visit Hometown Farmers Market, which has a large selection of fresh produce, fresh prepared foods, soft pretzels and baked goods at very reasonable prices. They also sell a large selection of antiques, books, records, video games, toiletries, you name it.

    There is also a Walmart with a grocery store less than a 10 minute’s drive away.

    We have very good restaurants and a brewery within walking distance! Make sure to check out our food and drink page or our Tamaqua page for more info.

  • Check out our suggested trips page for more information!

  • We have a live-in innkeeper who is there to answer any and all questions.

  • We provide a quiet, peaceful and restorative residency period for our artists. Quiet hours will be in effect from 9 pm - 8 am. Loud music or excessive noise at any time of day is discouraged.

    We do not permit partying, excessive drinking or smoking (vaping, cigarettes, cannabis) on the premises. Physical violence or verbal assault/threats towards fellow residents or staff are not permitted and will result in immediate expulsion. All accepted artists will need to sign a residency agreement to this effect to prior to attending.

  • Because a fully occupied Inn is central to creating a vibrant, connected residency community, cancellations can significantly affect the program experience. Our refund policy is designed to encourage artists to make a meaningful commitment to both the residency and the community we are building together.

    If you need to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible. Early notice gives us the best opportunity to offer your space to an artist on the waiting list and may allow you to receive a refund if your space is filled. If we are unable to fill your space, we unfortunately cannot issue a refund.

  • Unfortunately we do not allow pets.

  • Please email innkeeper@bischoffinn.com with any questions.

Additional Questions