Summer Artist-In-Residence Program

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: December 1, 2008

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 of $2000, which is paid 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.

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. Two to five letters of recommendation from recognized authorities or professionals in your discipline.
8. 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: lnewman@artspacenc.org
Tele: 919.821.2787 Fax: 919.821.0383