Azule Art Residency

A place for the arts in Appalachia


Discover a living, breathing residence where nature, creation, and inspiration are in constant conversation.

Azule House

Every corner of Azule carries the mark of a hand — carved wood, woven light, stained glass, a mosaic tucked into a stair.

Azule was dreamed into being by artist-builder Camille Shafer, whose vision grows, piece by piece, into an ever-evolving work of art. 

Built over decades by hand and vision, its spirals and thresholds invite reflection and transformation. It is both dwelling and studio, sanctuary and stage.

Dancers
Music-Studio
Painter
Art-Studio
Makeup
Spiral-Stairs
Archives
Violin
Dance-Studio-Empty
Meal
Sky-Bridge
Sun-Room
Dancer Homepage

Our Mission

Lowering barriers to opportunity

We believe art belongs to everyone. That belief fuels our mission to provide artists with an inspiring place to create, share, and be seen. At Azule, artists come to reconnect with the land, take a breath from the rush of the world, and delve deeper into their creative rhythms.

ARTISTS AND COUNTING

We welcome artists & craftspeople of all disciplines, skills, and career points to apply. Whether you’re just beginning or well-established in your practice, there’s space for you here.

Our application process is open year-round, with rolling deadlines—so you can apply whenever inspiration strikes.


Meet our recent residents


Artist Interviews