The Micro-Residency at Bischoff Inn offers artists a calm, restorative space for focused work, reflection, and renewal. Rooted in the Anthracite Coal Region of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the program invites artists to step away from daily demands and immerse themselves in a setting that supports both creative practice and meaningful rest.

Our mission is to cultivate an enduring community of returning artists, a “sleepaway camp” for creative people of sorts, where relationships, ideas, and projects can grow over time. Artists are encouraged to engage with the region’s landscape, history, culture, and residents, developing work that responds to or is inspired by the local community.

Through repeat visits and long-term connections, the Micro-Residency seeks to foster an evolving exchange between artists and place: one that supports sustained artistic development while honoring the distinct character of the Anthracite Coal Region.