Norman Bird Sanctuary, Mabel Residency, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 846-2577. Located on the southeastern tip of Aquidneck Island. Private accommodations for up to 5 artists at a time in the Paradise Farmhouse, plus 3 meals a day, for residences up to 4 weeks. Open to mid-career and established artists in architecture, dance, film/video, interdisciplinary, music composition, visual arts. No residency fees. (visual, performing, media arts)