An Online Artist Residency for Deep Work, Community,
and Creative Growth
12 weeks of focused studio practice, mentorship, and clarity — wherever you are. Grow your practice, refine your voice, and create your strongest work with structure, mentorship, and a circle of fellow artists.
and Creative Growth
12 weeks of focused studio practice, mentorship, and clarity — wherever you are. Grow your practice, refine your voice, and create your strongest work with structure, mentorship, and a circle of fellow artists.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Lyn Belisle and Michelle Belto
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The Enso Circle is an online artist residency designed for makers who want dedicated time, guidance, and community. Over twelve weeks, you’ll work on personal goals and projects supported by weekly Zoom meetings, shared studio check-ins, and individual feedback.
Whether you work in mixed media, fiber, encaustic, collage, or hybrid forms, this residency gives you the space and structure to deepen your practice and find new clarity in your creative path. |
Twelve weeks to shape your work with purpose, deepen your vision, and create from wherever you are in the world.
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What the Residency Offers
Weekly Zoom Meetings Insight, critique, conversation, and clarity. Daily Community Support A lively, encouraging Slack circle of fellow residents. Studio Goals & Accountability Twelve weeks of guided progress toward your own artistic milestones. Mentorship & Feedback Thoughtful guidance from two experienced artist-educators. Final Online Exhibition & Catalog Share your work widely through our curated catalog and celebration. |
RESIDENT ART GALLERY
Art from Recent Residents
Art from Recent Residents
Every residency ends with a beautifully curated exhibition showcasing each resident’s best work.
What Artists Are Saying
“The Enso Circle gave me structure and support when I needed it most. I made more work in 12 weeks than I had in 12 months.”
— Resident Artist
“Michelle and Lyn guide without pressure and encourage without ego. Transformative.”
— Resident Artist
“The residency helped me find my voice again. I can’t recommend it enough.”
— Resident Artist
“The Enso Circle gave me structure and support when I needed it most. I made more work in 12 weeks than I had in 12 months.”
— Resident Artist
“Michelle and Lyn guide without pressure and encourage without ego. Transformative.”
— Resident Artist
“The residency helped me find my voice again. I can’t recommend it enough.”
— Resident Artist
WHY THE ENSO
The ensō — the hand-drawn circle — symbolizes practice, presence, and the beauty of imperfection. It reminds us that creative growth isn’t linear. It’s circular: a return, again and again, to the work that matters.
In The Enso Circle, we embrace this rhythm as part of the artist’s path.
OUR STORY
Ready to Begin Your Next Creative Chapter?
Applications for the Spring 2025 term open soon
Applications for the Spring 2025 term open soon
