The Lay of the Land
The Whirlybird Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we do our best
to keep stays here affordable for artists coming through Southwest Louisiana.
Residency fees support the space, the program, and the work—helping
keep the doors open and the next artist on the way.
Accommodations
Whirlybird Honky Tonk
Two private bedrooms with full baths, shared kitchen, dance hall,
stage, screened porch, and bandstand access.
Kingdom of Zydeco: $150/week → $500/month
Esquire Ballroom: $150/week → $500/month
Folk Art Tower
Two private bedrooms, shared bath house, lounge, gallery/studio space,
large porch, and access to shared kitchen and bandstand.
Renella Rose: $150/week → $500/month
Fiddler’s Green: $150/week → $500/month
What’s Included
Shared kitchen and gathering spaces. Studio and performance areas.
Laundry. Access to events. A creative community already in motion.
Community Lagniappe
Artists are invited to give something back—simple, honest, and in the
spirit of lagniappe.
Workshops. Talks. Performances. Open studios.
Guidelines
No pets. No smoking indoors. No non-working partners.
Respect the space and the people in it.
Application
Send an email with your intent, your work, your timing, and what you’d
like to offer back while you’re here.
Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If it feels like a fit,
we’ll reach out. Most decisions land within about 30 days. A deposit
holds the space.
International Artists
Artists traveling from outside the United States are responsible for
securing appropriate visas. Requirements vary depending on the work
and length of stay.
We recommend consulting an immigration professional to determine the
best path forward.