Live in a Cabin in the Woods in Montana and get paid?

Even though we are afraid it will brand us as potential Unabombers, a part deep down in many artists really would love to live deep in the nature of Montana while working on personal projects.  Well, here is your chance to do just that – and get paid to do it.  I would hurry up and apply for this because with the "war on terror" it is only a matter of time before the Department of Homeland Security investigates it as a training ground for domestic terrorists.

•  NAME: Montana Artist Refuge

• PURPOSE:  The Refuge offers affordable short and long-term living and studio spaces for artists of all disciplines.

• AMOUNT: The Refuge provides some fully funded residencies each year. In addition to the fully funded residencies, scholarships and financial assistance with rent are available.

• ELIGIBILITY: Artists of all Disciplines are eligble.  Fully funded programs exist for American Indians, Writers, and MFA students.  

• DEADLINE: June 15, 2006

• MORE INFO:  www.montanaartistsrefuge.org

The Watson Fellowship

Do you have a dream to go around the world and braid hair, study basketball as a force for change in three continents or hang out with Punk kids in Europe? Well, the Waston Fellowship seems to think ideas like that are worthy of up to $25,000. You must be a college senior graduating from one of the almost 50 participating institutions.

• PURPOSE: Grant for independent study and travel outside the U.S.

• AMOUNT: $25,000 ($35,000 if you are traveling with a spouse or dependent child).

• ELIGIBILITY: Must be a graduating college senior from one of the 50 participating institutions.

• DEADLINE: Local deadlines vary. Completed application to Watson must be submitted electronically by the fist Tuesday in November, annually.

• MORE INFORMATION: www.watsonfellowship.org