The sponsor is responsible for securing free or reduced-rate housing for the artist. Often sponsors arrange for lodging in a local hotel or bed and breakfast in exchange for public recognition of the contribution. Some artists are willing to stay in the homes of staff or community members. Lodging details should be confirmed with the sponsor well in advance of the residency. The sponsor should provide lunch for the artist each day.
Sponsors arrange for donated meals from local restaurants, PTO, parents or teachers.
Invitations for other meals may be offered. Artists should be considerate of these plans and notify the hosts if they need to change them. The sponsor should provide a map of the residency site and the community. A site tour is conducted the day of the planning session. A tour of the community should occur early in the residency.