From the beginning of November to the end of April, Peters Valley provides residency opportunities for practicing artists.

These residencies may be one or two months in duration and provide a heated room and access to a heated studio (except blacksmithing) for a monthly fee of $500.

Materials and food are the responsibility of the participant but all houses are equipped with fully functional kitchens.

Through the generosity of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, a limited number of scholarships are available to New Jersey residents.

These scholarships cover the fee and provide a stipend to the selected artists.

Please contact the office or download the application form.

2008 Application

CLICK HERE!

INFORMATION FOR GUEST ARTISTS

Housing at Peters Valley is basic and "no frills."

Most guest artists will be housed in Valley Brook Dormitory. 

Each guest artist is provided with a room, a shared bath and kitchen facilities. 

No pets are allowed.

Winter and even Spring weather can vary considerably and ranges from below freezing to mild in the months of February through April.

The following information should be helpful to you in preparation for your stay at Peters Valley.  Generally, when in doubt, bring it!

Things you need to bring with you:

• Vehicle: We are assuming you are coming with a vehicle and that a vehicle will remain available to you for the duration of your residency.
• If this is not the case please contact us immediately so that we can discuss alternatives.
  
• Linens:
  • Pillow
  • Twin sheets
  • Blanket(s)
  • Warm Quilt or Sleeping Bag for cool nights
  • Towels

• Clothing: A versatile range for studio and informal wear for damp, cold and mild weather.
  
• Kitchen: Staples for cooking; favorite pots & pans and any appliance to which your life style is attached.
  
• Accessories:
  • Flashlight
  • Studio Supplies
  • Personal Tools
  • Equipment and Materials
    
• And Maybe even...
• Bicycle
• Alarm Clock
• Radio or CD player

Other Useful Information:

• Mail: You may use the following address for mail and UPS deliveries:
  • Peters Valley Craft Center
    19 Kuhn Road
    Layton, NJ, 07851
    
• Shopping: The closest supermarkets, hardware stores department stores and other shops are located between 15 and 30 mins drive in Newton and Montague (NJ), and Milford and Dingmans Ferry (PA). PV staff will be happy to provide directions and advice if you need to get anything.
  
• Internet Access: You may access the internet during regular office hours or through special arrangement.
  
• Laundry:  Peters Valley has laundry facilities (a coin-operated washer and dryer) in the back
  of Lower Treible Dorm at $1.00 per load for the washer or dryer.
  
• Phones:  "Dorms" and studios all have telephones, which are the responsibility of the user. In addition, urgent messages may be left for you at the Peters Valley office, (973) 948-5200. Peters Valley phones are not capable of direct long distance. Please make arrangements ahead of time to obtain a calling card or to place collect or third party calls. The phones are able to receive (incoming) long distance calls. 
  
• Supplies and Materials: Guest artists are responsible for their own materials and supplies.