Two Artspace Residencies Available

Two important deadlines are coming up at Artspace in downtown.  One for the Emerging Artist Residency (NC only) and the other for the Established Artist Residency Program (national). Both applications are due OCTOBER 2, 2007.

Regional Emerging Artist Residency — January-July 2008
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: October 2 (January-July Residency)

Residency
Established in January 2000, the Regional Emerging Artist Residency is a program that provides emerging visual artists with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. One artist in his or her early professional career is chosen from a regional pool of applicants.

Artspace grants two 6-month residencies per year in Raleigh, NC. The residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. Artspace does NOT provide transportation or
living quarters.

Each month residents are presented to the Triangle community during Artspace’s opening receptions and gallery walks. A fully supported exhibition of the resident’s work will be presented in the Artspace lobby after the residency.

The primary focus of the program is to provide an artist with time for independent work, but some participation in Artspace programs is expected. During the residency, artists must contribute to Artspace’s educational programs and tours by working in their studios during business hours, especially during scheduled tours. Resident artists will also be expected to give a presentation, talk, and/or demonstration to the public during the 6-month period or during their exhibition.

Artspace
Artspace, the center for downtown Raleigh’s art community, is a non-profit visual art center dedicated to presenting quality exhibitions and educational programs within an open-studio environment.

Eligibility
1. Artspace’s Emerging Artist Residencies are available to promising artists in their formative years committed to advancing their own work and professional careers.

2. Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 18 years of age and must currently reside in North Carolina.

3. Artists working in most mediums will be considered. Artists working with toxic materials, hazardous machinery, etc. will not be considered due to limitations within the building.

4. Artists must not be enrolled in an institutional program of study,
including instructional museum programs, during the residency period. (Applicants may be in school during application process.)

5. Artists must be ready to enjoy working in an open studio setting where the public is able to interact with the artist during public hours. Artists must work in the studio a minimum of 15 hours per week during public hours.

To Apply
This is a competitive application process.
Please submit a professional packet including:

SLIDE APPLICANTS
Please submit the following:
1. 10 Slides of recent work completed within the last two years, labeled with last name, title, and a mark indicating the TOP of the slide. Please number 1- 10.

2. Slide script with the following information: Slide number (1-10), title, medium, date completed, and dimensions (height x width x depth).

3. Self-addressed stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) must be included if you wish to have your materials returned. Slides WILL NOT be returned without a S.A.S.E.

DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS
Please submit the following:
1. 10 digital photos of works completed within the past 2 years. (3D artists may submit up to 20 digital photos, documenting 10 works in all.) Digital photos of artworks shall be at least 3 megapixels = approx. 2000 x 1500 pixels. (Square images may be 1500 x 1500 pixels.) Digital images must be in JPEG or TIFF formats. RAW and other formats will not be accepted. All entries must fit on one CD. Hybrid (Mac/PC compatible) CD’s are preferred. Original digital artworks have no resolution/pixel requirements. The CD should be labeled with the artist’s name.

2. Image file names should be matched to a hard copy list of the submitted. images, titles, media, physical sizes, and date completed.

VIDEO APPLICANTS (film, video, performance, or conceptual art)
Please submit the following:
1. One videotape or DVD with a maximum total playing time of 10 minutes. Video/DVD must contain a minimum of three segments completed within the last two years. Label the video tape/DVD and case with artist name, title of work(s), date completed, medium, full playing time.

ALL APPLICANTS
1. Submit a typed resume.

2. Submit an artist statement or narrative about your work. Be sure to address how receiving the residency will impact your career.

3. Submit two to five letters of recommendation from recognized authorities or professionals in your discipline.

4. Proof of North Carolina residency (copy of driver’s license, voter registration, vehicle registration, or utility bill in applicant’s name).

5. Submit a nonrefundable fee of $25. Make check or money order payable to Artspace. DO NOT SEND CASH.

Submit to:
Artspace, Regional Emerging Artist Residency Program,
201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Inquiries
Please contact Lia Newman, Director of Exhibitions & Programs:
Email:
Tele: 919.821.2787 Fax: 919.821.0383

Summer Artist-In-Residence Program — July 2008
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 2, 2007

The Artist In Residence program at Artspace is intended to provide an artist with a brief studio opportunity to work on a project of his/her choosing and to interact with the public and the artist community. It is also an opportunity for an artist to exhibit his/her work for 4 to 6 weeks immediately following the residency. During the residency period, the artist teaches 2 classes or workshops in conjunction with the Artspace Summer Arts Program (ASAP), and presents a short talk and discussion each week to the ASAP students. During the exhibition period, the artist presents a general lecture or demonstration about his/her own work or a related topic during the opening reception for his/her exhibition.

Artspace
Artspace is a non-profit visual art center which offers the public the unique opportunity to visit and interact with over 40 working artists in their studios. We have been recognized for presenting award-winning exhibitions in three exhibition galleries that feature regional, national, and international artists.
Arts education is a vital focus at Artspace. Regular education programs include artist lectures, gallery talks, workshops and classes for adults and youth, and weekly life drawing sessions.

Eligibility
1. The Summer Artist Residency is available to established, dedicated, working artists.
2. Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 18 years of age.
3. Artists working in most mediums will be considered. Artists working with toxic materials, hazardous machinery, etc. will not be considered due to limitations within the building.
4. Artists must not be currently enrolled in an institutional program ofstudy, including instructional museum programs.
5. Artists must be ready to enjoy working in an open studio setting where the public is able to interact with the artist during public hours. Artists must work in the studio a minimum of 20 hours per week during public hours.
6. Submitting Artists must be experienced in art instruction – preferably with adults and children (ages 8+).
7. Submitting Artists must be prepared to exhibit their work based on the work submitted for application.

Compensation
Artspace offers an honorarium as well as teaching fees to be paid in the middle and at the end of the residency period.

Housing
If the Artist does not have access to housing in the area, Artspace will work with the artist to find adequate housing for the residency period (not guaranteed).

To Apply
Please submit the following:

SLIDE SUBMISSIONS
1. 10 slides of recent work (completed within the last two years), labeled with artist’s full name, number (1-10, corresponding to slide script). Please indicate the top of the slide.
2. Slide script with the following information: Slide number (1-10), medium, date completed, and dimensions (height x width x depth). Write artist’s name in upper right corner.

DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS
1. 10 digital photos of works completed within the past 2 years. (3D artists may submit up to 20 digital photos, documenting 10 works in all.) Digital photos of artworks shall be at least 3 megapixels = approx. 2000 x 1500 pixels. (Square images may be 1500 x 1500 pixels.) Digital images must be in JPEG or TIFF formats. RAW and other formats will not be accepted. All entries must fit on one CD. Hybrid (Mac/PC compatible) CD’s are preferred. Original digital artworks have no resolution/pixel requirements. The CD should be labeled with the artist’s name.
2. Image file names should be matched to a hard copy list of the submitted. images, titles, media, physical sizes, and date completed.

ALL SUBMISSIONS
1. Resume
2. Artist Statement & Biography
3. Description of proposed use of the studio time
4. Description of proposed exhibition
5. Class / Workshop descriptions
6. Description of slide lecture
7. Submit a nonrefundable fee of $25. Make check or money order payable to Artspace. DO NOT SEND CASH.

Send materials to:
Artspace : S.A.I.R. Program
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Inquiries
Please contact Lia Newman, Director of Exhibitions & Programs:
Email:
Tele: 919.821.2787 Fax: 919.821.0383

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