Artist residencies that welcome scientists, too

Some artist residencies that welcome scientists.
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Hosting artists at field research sites is one way to encourage fertile collaboration and cross-pollination. But some artist residency programs also host scientists for the same reasons. Requirements for these residencies vary from no expectations, to participation in the community, to presentation of work.

Scientists often visit field research stations to write and reflect in an inspiring environment, rather than to conduct actual science. Artist residency programs might offer a similar option that also provides a potentially valuable connection to a different community.

The Alliance of Artist Communities maintains a page of ecologically-oriented artist residency programs (that may be amenable to scientists). And here is a list of scientist-friendly artist residencies:

• Pioneer Works, NY
• PLAYA, OR
• Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, OR
• Akademie Schloss Solitude, Germany
• Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences, GA
• The Rockefeller Foundation - Bellagio Arts & Literary Arts Residency, Italy
• Caldera Arts Center, OR
• Center for Land Use Interpretation, UT
• Ucross Foundation Residency Program, WY
• Djerassi Resident Artists Program, CA

Thanks to Flannery Patton for this list. I'll keep updating it as we learn more.