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Week 1 Sept 11–17, 2025

Beginning with Intention

Every creative path starts with a pause and a choice.

Print Open Slack Check-In Download Fillable Check Sheet (PDF)

Focus for the Week

Set an intention for your residency and translate it into a simple, measurable goal while leaving room for surprise and serendipity.

Reflection Prompts

Use these to complete your fillable check sheet and/or share in Slack.

  1. What truth do I hope to discover about myself as an artist?
  2. What clear, measurable outcome will guide my practice this week?

Studio Actions

Suggested tasks—adjust in your PDF check sheet.

  • Block two 45-minute sessions on my calendar.
  • Create/refresh a simple ritual for starting and ending studio time.
  • Write my intention on a card and place it where I’ll see it.

Resources

Links and handouts for this week.

  • Intention Worksheet (PDF)
  • Artist Statements: Tiny Guide

Notes (for print)

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  • Home
  • WHO WE ARE
    • OUR STORY
    • WHY THE ENSO?
    • THE ENSO EXHIBITION CATALOGS
    • OUR STUDIOS
  • ABOUT THE CIRCLE
    • OVERVIEW
    • REQUIREMENTS AND COST
    • THINKING ABOUT APPLYING?
    • APPLICATION
  • MEMBERS PAGES
    • THE ENSO LESSON GUIDE
    • RESOURCE LIBRARY
    • ENSO CALENDAR
    • RESIDENCY FEE