The white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida are the stunning backdrop to the picturesque walking community of Seaside. Gracious cottage accommodations support full immersion in work with the Gulf of Mexico a constant source of inspiration, reflection, and renewal. Time slows while walking or biking along miles of scenic coastal paths. Round table dinners, enjoyed in the ambiance of a private home, are a favorite weekly tradition among “Escapees.” Architecturally distinct venues provide intimate settings for showcasing the creative work of our artists. These and many other gifts from our community create an unforgettable multi-disciplinary creative retreat.

Escape to Create is dedicated to supporting the creative endeavors of our artists in a vibrant community setting. After 28 seasons, our objectives remain unchanged:

• To foster the creation of work that transforms, teaches, and inspires.

• To provide an environment that supports our artists’ creative goals.

• To advance the role of artists in community life.
  
  
  

Two multi-disciplinary sessions are open to professional artists and scholars working in literary, music and theatre arts; visual, multi-media and interdisciplinary arts; scholars of architecture, history, and environmental and cultural studies. Escape to Create has special interest in supporting the work of emerging to mid-career artists and scholars.

Escape to Create offers an environment ideally suited to total immersion in the creative process and ample opportunity for dialogue and exchange with fellow artists and the community at large. Artist accommodations are made possible through the generous donation of private housing. Creative processes must be adaptable to this unique residential setting. If you have any question about the suitability of your process or materials, please contact us at info@escape2create.org before starting your application.

Residency

Escape to Create is a cultural leader of a town founded on transformational ideas.  We are thrilled to welcome eleven multi-disciplinary innovators for our 30th Season into Seaside’s uniquely enriching environment. We hope you will join us in supporting the genre-defining works of our artists, writers, and musicians and celebrate their many contributions to our community. Escape to Create has gained national recognition for its impact in the region and in the creative lives of our alums. Over 200 writers, musicians, visual artists, and scholars have been awarded a month-long retreat as emerging and mid-career artists. E2C Alumni include nominees and recipients of our nation’s highest awards including Pulitzer and Pushcart Prizes; National Book Award; American Academy of Arts & Letters; The American Academy in Rome; ASCAP Awards; Aaron Copeland Award; Guggenheim Foundation; James Beard Award, Grammy Award and many more. We are honored to have furthered their creative work and celebrate their ongoing contributions to the arts.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Escape to Create, Inc. is a volunteer organization and a 501 (c) 3 non-profit.

Elizabeth Burress
Marsha Dowler
Karen Holland
Cathy Toole
Sue Trucksess