Summer Art Residency 2026
Join us this summer for our 3rd annual residency for artists!
The Mastrius Summer Residency was created to offer you a casual, fun, and focused opportunity to learn and hone a variety of new skills, whether technical, process, mindset, or business related.
Make the most of your summer. Try something new, develop a skill, hone a technique, overcome a challenge!
“I loved the journey of the Summer Residency Program at Mastrius.
The support and accountability were top-notch.”
~ Olive Dodd – Emerging Artist
GROW | DEVELOP | CONNECT
Give yourself the structure, support, and creative momentum you need to keep growing this summer.
This summer TRY something new, DEVELOP a skill, HONE a technique, or OVERCOME a challenge.
Choose Your Summer Residency
Make this the season you move forward!
July – August 2026
Artwork by Mentor Susan Outlaw
Schedule Options:
Each residency runs July through August and is either:
- Every Week for 1-Hour
- Every Other Week for 2-Hours
Loosen-up your style and learn to trust your artistic intuition without overthinking!
Every Wednesday
10am-11:00am MDT
Grab your watercolors and immerse yourself in what happens after dark.
Every Second Saturday
7am-9:00am MDT
Learn how to move away from literal landscape painting as you discover ways of abstracting your work and creating a SENSE of place – using whatever painting media you prefer!
Every Second Wednesday
10am-12pm MDT
Learn how to turn one idea into a deeper creative conversation.
Every Thursday
12pm-1pm MDT
Floral Dreamlines – Abstract the Flowers You Love
Every Second Wednesday
(North America)
7 pm-9 pm MDT
Every Second Thursday (Australia/New Zealand)
11am-1pm AEST
Eight weeks to go from invisible to unstoppable.
Every Second Wednesday
10am-12pm MDT
Develop stronger observational skills and learn to paint still life subjects quickly, confidently, and without overworking.
Every Sunday
10am-11am MDT
Spend the summer building a cohesive body of work — from finding your theme all the way to knowing what it means and how to talk about it.
Every Thursday
7pm-8pm MDT
Develop compelling compositions that command attention and create lasting visual impact.
Every Second Saturday
12pm-2pm MDT
Painting Your Glass Off, Realism in Watercolor.
Every Second Wednesday
5pm-7pm MDT
Exploring Repetition with Variation.
Every Second Monday
11am-1pm MDT
“Love the accountability & community.” ~ Ann Decker – Artist
GROW | DEVELOP | CONNECT
Summer Residency FAQs
How many registrations are required for a course to start?
A minimum of 8 registrations are required. If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.
What is the maximum number of people in a course?
This varies for each course. The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.
Can I get a refund?
Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting Registrations@Mastrius.com.
After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
Can I register for a course already in progress?
No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.
Where will my course be held?
All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate.
If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.
If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.
How do I join my course?
You will receive a welcome email from Registrations@Mastrius.com when you register. This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session. You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link. You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends. All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for ONE YEAR following the last session. The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.
Workshop recordings may be offered for sale at a future time at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
What if I miss a session?
You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording. If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.
What is MastriusChat?
MastriusChat is an online discussion platform. You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.
I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?
We’d be happy to help!
Reach out to us at Mastrius@Mastrius.com and we’ll do our best to support you.
Get the STUDENT DISCOUNT
High School, University, and College students get 20% off ANY course (non-member price).
To claim this discount email mastrius@mastrius.com to enroll in the Student Program.
