The Marble House Project

At approximately 8 000 square feet the mansion houses the artists during their stay at marble house project.

The marble house project.

Our residency program is uniquely curated to bring together a diverse group of artists to facilitate exchange of different expertise. Marble house is a gilded age mansion in newport rhode island designed as a summer cottage for alva and william kissam vanderbilt by the society architect richard morris hunt it was unparalleled in opulence for an american house when it was completed in 1892. Its temple front portico resembles that of the white house. The enormous federal style manley lefevre house.

Marble house project rents its facilities throughout the year. Marble house project is a multi disciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work side by side. Marble house is currently closed to the public. The original house was quarried from the property and later additions incorporated danby marble to its facade.

It was a summer house or cottage as newporters called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the early 19th century. Marble house was built between 1888 and 1892 for mr. We have a variety of event spaces along the property perfect for weddings cocktail parties and corporate events film and photo shoots and workshops. Marble house project is a multidisciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work together.

The stone mansion was built around 1815 with subsequent additions in 1908 and 1925. With the majestic backdrop of the green mountains of southern vermont we offer an abundance of natural beauty. The residency integrates sustainable practices including small scale organic food production and waste conservation.