Monson Arts, situated in the rural expanse of Monson, Maine, provides a generative environment for creative practitioners across disciplines. The Spring 2027 Open Call extends this opportunity to visual artists whose primary medium is animation, inviting them to engage with the residency's ethos of focused experimentation and cross-disciplinary dialogue. The residency is designed to support artists at pivotal moments in their practice, offering uninterrupted time and space away from the demands of daily life. Selected artists receive a fully funded residency, including accommodation and studio space, along with a $500 stipend to offset incidental expenses. While the residency does not prescribe a thematic agenda, it encourages artists to pursue ambitious projects that might benefit from the solitude and natural surroundings of Monson. The program fosters a community of peers, with opportunities for informal critique and exchange, though the primary emphasis remains on individual work. The curatorial vision for this open call is to support animation as a vital and expanding field within contemporary visual art. Monson Arts seeks applicants whose work demonstrates a rigorous engagement with the moving image, whether through traditional techniques or digital experimentation. The residency is not a production facility but a sanctuary for ideation and creation, where artists can advance their practice without the pressure of immediate outcomes.