Jackhammer Party at KODA x Stilt City Retreat

KODA x Stilt City Retreat

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between KODA and multidisciplinary artist Rowan Renee, the founder of the experimental art retreat—Stilt City, in a bungalow designed by Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects.

Launching as KODA celebrates its fifth anniversary, KODA x Stilt City Retreat will invite former KODA artists-in-residence to spend up to six weeks doing research and community engagement projects at Stilt City in Rockaway Beach starting with artists Alex Mari and Toisha Tucker in early 2025.

KODA x Stilt City Retreat developed out of the organizations’ shared commitment to support mid-career artists who engage in socially impactful art practices and community engagement work. The partnership launches on September 7 with a public “Jackhammer Party” and fundraiser with proceeds going toward the artist residency retreat.

KODA x Stilt City Retreat is envisioned as a retreat-style residency that will hold space for research, experimentation and the inward…