Support & Expectations

We’re excited to welcome chefs and bakers to our rural community of Liberal, Kansas. This residency is designed for culinary artists who want dedicated time to develop recipes, share food with the community, and explore the creative side of cooking and baking in a public-facing kitchen.

During your residency, we provide housing, kitchen access, and stipends so you can focus on creating, teaching, and serving the community.

Residency Length

Residencies are generally one month in length.
Shorter or longer stays may be considered by request, based on availability, scheduling, and proposed programming.

What We Provide

Travel Stipend
Up to $500 travel reimbursement
(Submit receipts for airfare or mileage, gas, shuttle, or rental car)

Food Stipend
$20 per day food stipend
Flat rate, paid directly to you

Weekly Cooking & Baking Supplies Budget
A weekly budget for cooking or baking ingredients and supplies used for residency programming.

Intended for food used in public meals, baked goods, or workshops

• Must be submitted in advance and approved prior to purchasing

• Reimbursement or purchasing method to be coordinated with Baker Arts staff
  

Housing
Free private living quarters including:

• Private bedroom & bathroom

• Kitchen access

• On-site shared laundry (no extra cost)
  

Kitchen Access

• Use of the Baker Kitchen for food preparation, classes, and public meals

• Access scheduled collaboratively with Baker Arts staff
  

Staff Support

• Support from Baker Arts staff to help schedule, promote, and coordinate meals, sales, and workshops
  
  

What We Ask in Exchange

To help us grow our creative and culinary community, we ask each Chef or Baker in Residence to participate in the following:

Food Sales During Residency
Residents are encouraged to offer food to the public during their stay, which may include:

• Weekly lunch or dinner

• Baked goods or specialty items

• Other food offerings approved and scheduled with Baker Arts
  
  Details regarding pricing, scheduling, and logistics will be coordinated collaboratively with Baker Arts staff.

Public-Facing Educational Programming
At least one class, workshop, or demonstration during the residency, such as:

• Cooking or baking classes

• Technique demonstrations

• Recipe development or themed food workshops

Programming will be planned collaboratively and shaped around your strengths, interests, and culinary focus.

Living & Creating at Baker

While you’re here, you’ll have:

• A comfortable, private place to live

• Dedicated time and space to cook, bake, and experiment

• Opportunities to connect with the community through shared meals

• A creative home base within the Baker Arts Center

• A chance to share your skills with a community eager for hands-on culinary experiences
  

We believe food is a powerful way to bring people together, and we’re excited to support chefs and bakers creating meaningful experiences in Southwest Kansas.

Application Requirements

When applying, chefs and bakers should submit:

• Short Bio or Resume – Culinary background, training, or experience

• Work Samples – Photos of food, menus, or links to past projects (restaurants, pop-ups, bakeries, etc.)

• Residency Interest Statement – What you hope to explore or create during the residency

• Programming Idea – A brief description of potential food offerings and a class or workshop

• Contact Information – Email, phone number, and mailing address
  

We can’t wait to cook, bake, and share meals with you!