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ARTIST in RESIDENCE: Emporium Center

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A WINDOW on the WORLD

There is a great little restaurant in downtown Knoxville called Sapphire that occupies an old jewelry store.  It is one of my favorite places to go, sit at a table in the display window overlooking the downtown sidewalk, and sip a Sapphire Martini.  This next call is another great reason to find things to do in this little gem of a Southern town.

Check out this great Call to Artists for the Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency at the Emporium Center.  There is no application fee, and you could end up with a solo show!

ARTIST in RESIDENCE:  Emporium Center

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to announce availability of the next Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. 

DEADLINE:  Friday, March 11, 2011 

Learn more about the Arts and Culture Alliance online!ELIGIBILITY:  Available to college students and other young and emerging artists, The Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency includes:

  • FREE and exclusive access to a 10’ x 10’ artist studio located in the Emporium Center;
  • Sponsored membership in the Arts & Culture Alliance for one year;
  • Display of at least one piece of artist’s new work in the public areas of the Emporium Center each month of the residency (beginning with the First Friday opening reception on April 1, 2011); and
  • Solo exhibition of artist’s new work in the Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center near the end of the residency period (September 2-30, 2011).

Learn more about the Arts and Culture Alliance online!Click here to download the application: Word / PDF

 

REQUIREMENTS:  The resident artist is required to occupy the studio and be present to show new work each First Friday of the month, spend a significant amount of time creating work in the Emporium studio, and help hang monthly changing exhibits in the Emporium galleries if necessary.  Artist may also offer curatorial input and be eligible for curatorial opportunities in programming gallery space.

The Tree Houses by Keegan LuttrellThe Emporium’s current Artist-in-Residence is Keegan Luttrell, a mixed media artist who graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2008 with a BFA in Art History and a Concentration in Photography. Originally from Knoxville, she has lived and worked in Baltimore, New York City, France, and Australia. In the past, she has shown in local Knoxville venues, as well as in Baltimore, Brooklyn, New York, Aix en Provence, and Austin.  Her solo exhibition, “uproot”, is scheduled to run March 4-25, 2011 in the Balcony.  “I have been so grateful for the opportunity to be the Artist-in-Residence at the Emporium,” says Luttrell. “The Residency has provided me with the space and time to grow artistically and challenge myself in ways I never thought I could.” 

Cove Mountain watercolor by Betsy WordenABOUT BETSY WORDEN:  An artist, teacher, and Knoxville Civic Leader, Betsy Worden was perhaps best known for her works in watercolor and weaving, and she contributed greatly to Knoxville’s visual arts community by teaching young ones cool easy things to draw and other numerous ways throughout her life.  She received her BA in Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee and did post-graduate studies at Atlanta School of the Art, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and the University of Tennessee.  A painter, tapestry weaver, and printmaker, she was a longtime instructor at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, and she taught watercolor classes for the Knoxville Museum of Art.  A leader in the Knoxville arts community, Worden served on the boards of many arts organizations.  She also co-founded the Community School of the Arts in Knoxville.

Learn more about the Tennessee Arts Commission online!Applications must include resume, letter of recommendation, artist’s statement, and CD of digital images of artist’s work.   Applications should be submitted to the Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901.  For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or e-mail sc@knoxalliance.com.

ABOUT the Arts & Culture Alliance:  The Arts & Culture Alliance serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.  The Alliance receives financial support from the Tennessee Arts Commission. Special thanks to Bluegill Creative.

For complete details, visit the Arts & Culture website!

VISITING ARTIST WANTED: Black Hawk College

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My child cannot cook.  In his defense, he is a brilliant, nerdy eleven year old that loves to read and dance and play games.  He makes great grades… but some things escape him. 

He will be so embarassed when he finds out I posted this one day, but… I left him with the responsibility to microwave a frozen meal for his lunch while I was busy blogging one day.  Moments later he came to me and said, “I pushed the button, and it didn’t open.” 

Yep, you know the little perforated semi-circle on the back of the box that you’re supposed to push in to create a thumb hole that allows you to rip the box open?  MmmHmm, in his literal little mind, there was apparently supposed to be an auto open once he pushed the button.  We laugh now, but talk to me in ten years.  It won’t be funny if he’s still living with me then.  He just needs guidance about nuance, right?  He just needs to understand not everything is literal?  This Call may allow you to pass along a little instruction to someone that needs the guidance.

Learn more about Black Hawk College!Check out this Call to Artists for a short-term Visiting Artist to teach a two-day workshop at Black Hawk College.  Don’t miss this opportunity to apply!  Let someone else learn from your experience… both good and bad.

VISITING ARTIST WANTED:
Black Hawk College

Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois is seeking a short-term visiting visual artist for April, 2011. The goal of the visiting artist program is to introduce our students to working artists who will provide insight about educational experiences and career goals, inspirations and artistic visions, and the business side of art.

DUTIES:  The visiting artist will discuss his/her body of work, methods and materials, and experiences with undergraduate studio art students over a period of two days. Demonstrations, if possible, are encouraged.

Learn more about the Art Students at Black Hawk College!ELIGIBILITY:  Visual artists working in any art form or medium are welcome to apply.

DEADLINE:  February 18, 2011

ENTRY FEE:  There is no fee to submit a proposal.

STIPEND:  The selected artist will receive a stipend of $1000 for his/her time and travel expenses.

SUBMISSIONS:  Interested artists should submit a resume, a detailed proposal for the two-day workshop, and ten to twenty images of previous work. 

Please send submission by email to Melissa Hebert-Johnson at artspacebhc@gmail.com.

ARTIST RESIDENCY: 3 Months in Japan

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FIGHTING FOODS

I dislike having food thrown at me.  But inevitably every time I go to a Japanese hibachi restaurant, I am the unwilling target of the Chef’s attempt to pop a shrimp into a customer’s mouth.  I wonder if the Chefs are like horses… they sense fear.  Here’s hoping the result of this Call is a great opportunity to eat authentic Japanese food while not feeling like you’re being used for target practice.

Check out this Call for Entries for a 3-Month Artist Residency from the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission.  You could win living expenses for you and your family, transporation cost and professional development funds.  Don’t miss this opportunity.

Learn more about the 3-Month Artist Residency in Japan!ARTIST RESIDENCY:
3 Months in Japan

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission works cooperatively with the National Endowment for the Arts to sponsor The U.S/Japan Creative Artists’ Program. The program provides support for up to five outstanding contemporary and traditional artists from the United States to spend a three-month residency in Japan to pursue their individual artistic goals.

The U.S/Japan Creative Artists’ Program is extremely competitive; applicants should have regional or national recognition and anticipate a highly rigorous review of their work.

Artists should present compelling reasons
for wanting to work in Japan.

 
Learn more about the 3-Month Artist Residency in Japan!ELIGIBILITY:  Eligible applicants are architects, choreographers, composers, creative writers, designers, media artists, playwrights, visual artists, or solo theater artists who work with original material (including puppeteers, storytellers and performance artists).  Multidisciplinary artists and artistic directors of theater or dance companies are also eligible.

DEADLINE:  February 1, 2011

ENTRY FEE:  There is no entry fee.

AWARDS:  A monthly stipend for living expenses and a housing supplement, as well as an allowance for professional support services.  Up to $6,000 for round trip transportation for the artist, domestic partner and/or dependent children, and a baggage/storage allowance.  A stipend for pre-departure Japanese language study in the United States.

For complete details, Download the Program Guidelines!

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Light Work

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STRAWBERRIES

I am not a morning person; however, I do so much love breakfast foods.  Eggs Benedict, yum.  Fluffy biscuits, pumpkin pancakes, fresh strawberries.  Somethings are worth getting up a little earlier in the morning; however, I have decided breakfast food is fair game anytime of the day instead.  Do not be encouraged to follow my bad example…make sure to apply early to this next Call.

Check out this Call for Applications for an Artist Residency at Light Work housed in Syracuse University.  You have all year to apply, but I encourage you to get your application submitted to the Light Work AIR Program early.  Take a look…

ARTIST RESIDENCY:  Light Work

Learn more about the Light Work Artist Residency online!Every year Light Work invites between twelve and fifteen artists to come to Syracuse to devote one month to creative projects.  Over 350 artists have participated in the AIR program, and many of them have gone on to achieve international acclaim.

The residency includes a $4,000 stipend, a furnished artist apartment, 24-hour access to our state-of-the-art facilities, and generous staff support. Work by each Artist-in-Residence is published in a special edition of Contact Sheet: The Light Work Annual along with an essay commissioned by Light Work. Work by former Artists-in-Residence is also part of the Light Work Collection.

Learn more about the Light Work Artist Residency online!DEADLINE:  Applications to the Artist-in-Residence Program are accepted throughout the year

ABOUT LIGHT WORK:  Light Work was founded as an artist-run, non-profit organization in 1973.  Its mission is to provide direct support through residencies, publications, exhibitions, a community-access digital lab facility, and other related projects to emerging and under-represented artists working in the media of photography and digital imaging.

Light Work’s founding directors were Phil Block and Tom Bryan.  The organization has been led by Jeffrey Hoone since 1982.  Light Work is housed in the Robert B. Menschel Media Center at Syracuse University.

Please see the How to Apply section for details.

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Printmaking

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FIRST CHANCES

People tend to applaud those that give second chances.  But what about those that give you the very first chance?  Well, not every first chance is a winner.  I may never forgive the person who gave the fried dill pickle its first shot on the menu, but there are lots of others that make up for that little snafu.

Check out this Call for Proposals from the Lower East Side Printshop for their Special Editions Residency Program.  It is a non-profit printshop that doesn’t require that you have printmaking experience to apply.  There doesn’t seem to be an application fee.  And, you know you wanna try your hand at printmaking…

ARTIST RESIDENCY:
Printmaking at the Lower East Side Printshop

Learn more about the Lower East Side PrintshopSpecial Editions Residency Program is a competitive national residency program for emerging artists to create new work through exploration of printmaking. The Lower East Side Printshop offers an opportunity to complete an important new body of work in collaboration with one of our two experienced master printers, fully sponsored by the Printshop.

Learn more about the Lower East Side PrintshopArtists, with or without printmaking skills, are provided with technical assistance, financial support, time and studio space to explore printmaking and complete a new body of work.

Experimentation and exploration of new materials and processes are welcome.

The Printshop documents the artwork digitally, in printed materials including the annual catalogue, and on the Internet.  The Printshop also provides exposure opportunities through on- and off-site exhibitions and studio visits.

Awarded artists work alongside other emerging and mid-career artists in the Printshop’s Collaborations Studio.

RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
1. 12 day-long collaboration sessions
with a master printer during a period of three to six months, plus, production/editioning service; independent studio access during the residency;
Learn more about the Artists Studio at the Lower East Side Printshop2. All materials, full access to tools and equipment;
3. up to $4,000 stipend;
4. Catalogue;
5. Printed and Internet publicity and free slide documentation;
6. Limited travel and accommodation stipends for artists who live outside of NYC.

ELIGIBILITY: Special Editions Residencies are limited to emerging artists only. The Printshop defines emerging artists as those who are under-recognized and under-represented, at early stages in their careers.  Students enrolled in any kind of degree program are not eligible.  Only artists who are current legal residents of the US are eligible to apply (i.e., Social Security cardholders).  Past recipients of the Special Editions Residencies are ineligible.

MEDIA: Artists from all disciplines and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply, printmaking experience is not required.

DEADLINE:  December 2, 2010

NOTIFICATION: All applications will be evaluated for their artistic excellence by the selection panel consisting of five artists and art professionals. Selection will be completed in February 2011.  All applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision by email.

Tattered Edgings copyright Havard Homstvedt 2008 aquatint screenprint collageAPPLICATION CHECKLIST:
1. Up to 8 images
of recent work on a CD. Images should be in JPEG format, resolution 200 pixel/inch, maximum dimensions 800 x 800 pixels, RGB color mode.  Title each image as “your last name_your first name_#” (ex. Smith_Pat_3.jpg).  Images will be projected from a Mac computer.  Write your name on the CD.

2. Image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions

3. Artistic resume

4. Application form

5. Names and contact information for two references

Print out all documents & mail with your image CD.  Application materials will not be returned. Please do not send any add’l materials.  the Selection Panel will not review unsolicited material.  continues below

Learn more about the Lower East Side Printshop!

ABOUT THE PRINTSHOP:   Lower East Side Printshop, founded in 1968, is a not-for-profit studio in New York City that helps contemporary artists create new artwork and advance their careers.  Through the Printshop’s workspace residency programs, artists receive space and time to work, stipends, technical assistance, career development, and public exposure.  With its exhibitions, open studios, education, and other public programs, the Printshop serves as a junction for artists, collectors, museums, galleries, and educational institutions to access and engage in contemporary art.  With over 160 artists served each year, the Printshop is the largest print workspace in the U.S.

Questions? Visit PrintShop.org!

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Blue Sky Project

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BEAM ME UP!

It is getting cold in the Smokies, folks…and I LOVE it.  And I love to tell you about exotic getaways that will allow you to learn a new culture or climate.  Remember the residency call for Roswell, NM?  I was all set to bake alien shaped cookies (like these from organic bakery Beautiful Sweets).  Well, this next Call for Residency applications is a great opportunity, and it may even be a new climate for you…but it isn’t likely to be any warmer.

Check out this Call for Submissions to the Summer Residency Blue Sky Project.  This is an eight-week chance to make a difference with your art. 

CALL for SUBMISSIONS:
Summer Residency Blue Sky Project

Learn more about the Blue Sky Project online!

Blue Sky Project invites professional artists from around the world and Dayton-area teens to create new works of contemporary art.  This eight-week Artist-in-Residence Program hosts artists who have a demonstrated commitment to innovation and exploration and are interested in collaborating with fellow artists and young people as a means of creating new works.

ELIGIBILITY: Visual Artists, Artist/Activists, Filmmakers, writers, dancers, musicians, theatre performers, and people working in other creative media are encourage to apply.

As a Blue Sky Artist-In-Residence, you will cross-pollinate with other practicing artists, collaborate with teens, expand your ideas and add artistic breadth and depth to the Dayton community.

LOCATION:  Relocated for 2009 to Ohio from our original location in Illinois, artists gather for eight weeks from mid-June to mid August at the University of Dayton, located 2 miles from downtown Dayton.

Afro-Galaxy Automythography Collaborative by Resident Artist Mequitta Ahuja in 2007DETAILS:  Monday – Thursday, from 10-3:30 are devoted to intensive collaborations between each individual artist and a small group of six to eight local teen participants, culminating in a final exhibition. Artists-in-Residence invent the remaining structure, working together or individually on projects. Their hope is that the projects will seep out, intervene, enhance and impact the community.

SUBMISSIONS:  Your recent studio practice & new ideas should provide the foundation for your activities. Because of the collaborative nature of Blue Sky, your project must have an open-ended structure. 

BUDGET: Your project must be achievable in eight weeks, within a $1,000 budget (excluding final exhibition expenses) and must engage others in its articulation and production. The rest is up to you.

DEADLINE:  January 17, 2011

Previous projects have included: sculptural sound installation, self-published zine of local interviews, performance, musical composition, dance installation, filmmaking, photographic re-imaginings of local sites and nature interventions.  See Afro-Galaxy Automythography Collaborative by Resident Artist Mequitta Ahuja in 2007 pictured above left.

For complete details, visit the Blue Sky Project website!

The Blue Sky Project is a program of Involvement Advocacy!

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Roswell, New Mexico

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IN THE HOURGLASS

The thought of a little more time with family at breakfast or dinner is a dream in my household. For now we are grouchy, non-speaking, egg-gulping, panic-stricken and running late during weekday mornings, but weekends are full of blue-berry pancakes and eggs benedict. 

Are you looking for the gift of time? Check out the 12-month residency opportunity in Roswell, New Mexico that offers space, time, and even a stipend! Don’t miss it… 

ARTIST RESIDENCY
OPPORTUNITY:

Roswell, New Mexico

Well known by artists as the “Gift of Time”, the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program was established in 1967 to provide gifted studio based visual artists with the unique opportunity to concentrate on their work in a supportive, collegial environment for a whole year. This “gift of time” allows artists to work without distraction in an effort to break new ground and focus on individual goals. 

Learn more about the Roswell Artist Residency Program online!The Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program serves as a contemporary counterpoint to the traditional arts of the Southwest, reinforces the Program’s interest in strengthening the vitality of art in New Mexico and has been a catalyst in broadening community understanding of contemporary art. 

CURRENT DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 

MEDIA: In-residence grants are offered to artists involved in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation and other fine art media. Grants are not made in the disciplines of performance art or production crafts. 

HOUSING & STUDIO FACILITIES: The studios are large, open spaces that measure approximately 20’x25’x10′. These areas are well-lighted and convertible to the artist’s requirements within reason. The printmaking facility is a small, fully operational studio – basically lithographic/etching in nature. 

Artists are housed in a complex of six houses and 10 studios located on forty acres of land. Each artist is provided with a house that can amply accommodate either a single person or a family. Rent, utilities (except telephone), repairs and maintenance costs are borne by the Program. Houses are furnished with major furniture items, appliances and utensils. (continued below)

Learn more about the Roswell Artist Residency Program online

STIPEND:  A stipend, or living allowance, of $800 per month is offered along with $100 per month for every dependent living with the grantee. Currently, the cost of art materials is borne by the grantee. 

For more information about the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, contact: Stephen Fleming, RAIR Program Director by phone: (575)622 6037 or e-mail them at: stephen@rair.org

Don’t forget to visit www.rair.org!

 

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Martignano, Italy

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GIMME S’MORE TIME

Recharging your batteries or becoming inspired…sometimes you just need some time away.  I am planning a short weekend jaunt to a neighboring mountain town to sit around a campfire, roast s’mores and act like a tourist.  I simply can’t wait…just a few days away from reality to get in touch with my inner dreamer again…the one that believes all things in life are possible.

If you need more than just a weekend away, check out this Italian Residency opportunity brought to you by the Martingnano International Residency for Artists.  Treat yourself to submersion in the culture and experience of a community that nurtures art and artists.

ITALIAN ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY!

Martignano International Residency for Artists – MIRA, supports international artists and promotes the cultural exchange between artistic disciplines and international experiences. At MIRA they have created a pristine environment exclusively for the interaction of the artists and their work needs.

Martingnano International Residency Program!Their institution offers 4 furnished rooms, 3 with private bathrooms, which serve as living spaces. They are all adapted with work desks for the artists to be able to create also in the comfort of their room.

The grounds are divided between 2 buildings, one having the main shared work studio, and the other permitting the artists to work freely throughout the house in order to create wherever they feel more at ease.

They assist the artists as much as possible in order for them to concentrate solely on their creating. Once a month they organize an open house in which they invite local artists and the surrounding community in order to further promote the cultural exchange between the artists and their adopted home.

Also, they are fortunate enough to be sponsored by the Comune of Martignano who have kindly donated the gallery installations at the Palazzo Palmieri, every two months, in order for their artists to have an exhibition.

Artists, critics, press and the community at large are invited to attend. If funds permit, a brochure is printed to document the exhibition.

Studios are available from one to six month periods. They have found that one month is barely enough to arrive and adapt, let alone create and exhibit.

Martingnano International Residency Program!For stays of longer than three months, the options for those non European Community Citizens are to either leave the Schengen Zone and return, or applying for an extension on the tourist visa. Please check ahead with your local embassy, and they will check on their side.

There is a monthly fee charge of between 700 and 900 Euro depending on the room chosen.

This money goes solely to the maintenance and continuous improvement of what they can offer to their attending artists.  MIRA does neither cover living / material nor travelling expenses, although they will be there to greet you either at Brindisi International Airport or the train station at Lecce, and their driver will take to the airport again at the end of your residency.

For full details, visit the MIRA residency website!

Martingnano International Residency Program

ARTIST RESIDENCY: 3331 Arts in TOKYO

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INSPIRATION IN GROUPS

Many of you seemed to love the idea of finding new inspiration in Barcelona with a Residency sponsored by homesession.org.   What about finding inspiration as a group?  I don’t mean a collaborative group necessarily…

What about that group of you out there that are fighting for the arts in your community, or a group of friends separated by life (and miles) that need a chance to reconnect…to art and each other?

Check out this Call for Submissions for those interested in an Artist Residency in Tokyo sponsored by 3331 Arts Chiyoda.  Anyone can apply, but they encourage groups of 2 to 5 artists.  3331 Arts Chiyoda is a newly-launched arts and cultural center in the heart of Tokyo.  Maybe their new beginning can be a part of your renewal.

CALL for SUBMISSIONS: 
3331 Artist & Curator Residence TOKYO

3331 Arts Chiyoda is launching a new residency program open to artists, curators and creative practitioners internationally. With a full range of facilities including accommodation, studio and gallery, creative practitioners have the exceptional opportunity to extend their artistic engagement in the heart of Tokyo.

Visit 3331 Arts Chiyoda online!Not only will artists be able to pursue their own individual research and practice, but they will be connected to the extensive network of Tokyo’s art scene through the hub that is 3331. With the energy of the electronics and anime haven of Akihabara right at one’s doorstep and the traditional cultures of downtown but a stone’s throw away artists will be able to experience all aspects of this kaleidoscopic city from this convenient base.

Artists are not only able to spend time in Tokyo, but are able to create work onsite and then finally exhibit what they have developed during their stay, in the distinct setting of 3331 Arts Chiyoda.  They are pleased to be able to offer these facilities to artists who can contribute to the diverse creative expressions of this cosmopolitan metropolis and engage its inhabitants in new ways.

Check out the 3331 Arts Chiyoda Residency in Tokyo!They particularly encourage applications from galleries, museums, universities, and arts organizations.  They also welcome approaches from individual artists; however, they recommend that artists consider applying in groups of 2-5. Please note that 3331 is unable to offer financial support to artists in residence in this program.

The facilities are ideal to be shared between a group of 3 artists, and can accommodate a maximum of 5 artists if so required. In order to apply for this program please download the application form from the website www.3331.jp/news/en/residency/ and send it with the relevant supporting material to info@en.3331.jp.

DEADLINE:  For those wishing to use the residency facilities between November 2010-January 2011 please apply by 30th August 2010.  For those wishing to use the residency facilities between February-June 2011 please apply by 19th November 2010.

If you have any queries please contact Emma Ota at info@en.3331.jp +81(0)3-6803-2441

For full information please visit: www.3331.jp/news/en/residency/

3331 Arts Chiyoda Residence

ARTIST RESIDENCY: Barcelona

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SHELLFISH

Need a little inspiration?  I turn to food, and I suspect that comes as a surprise to not a one of you.  I miss paella de mariscowhich ceased to be an option when my husband developed an allergy to shellfish…but I digress

Instead of turning to seafood paella–which will only make your rear end larger and, if you’re like me, leave you feeling guilty–think Spain…no, really.  Check out this opportunity for an Artist Residency Opportunity in the heart of Barcelona brought to you by the art lovers and supporters at  homesession.org!

HomeSession:  Artist Residency in Barcelona

Julie Guiches was Artist in Residence number 2Where?  The flat is a modern loft situated in the center of Barcelona, just near Montjuic Park, 10 minutes walking from the historic center. The area is quiet, lively and “authentic”.  There are 2 metro lines.  It is a 92 square meter flat with two patios (+ 15 square meters each).

What?  The idea of this residency is based on a real integration to local life: the artist shares the flat with the founders of the project: Jerome Lefaure and Olivier Collet. They receive artists for short residencies, up to one month.  Of course, the artist has his own keys during his stay.

They have sets, tripods and spotlights for photography and provide support for local contacts, equipments and eventual research of performers, locations, materials. The residency is mainly dedicated to creation, but they often organize a presentation of the work, that makes for a greater interaction with the local art community.

Delphine Pouille was the homesession 3rd residentAccomodation:  Sharing a flat enables the artist to enjoy freedom as well as better integration with the local life and cultural scene.  The private place for the artist is a closed alcove (5,5 Sq. m.) with a double sofa/bed, opening on the kitchen/living room. In the living room, a desk is reserved for the artist; Internet access is available in the whole flat.

Common equipment:
– broadband internet access
– kitchen, refrigerator, micro-wave, washer, oven, dining table chairs etc.
– bathroom, washing machine
– television, video, videoprojector, radio, CD player
– air conditioning / radiant floor heat

Residency as an interchange:  They want the residency to be a real opportunity for the artist and are prepared to be a link toward spanish artists and the local artistic community, in terms of making possible collaborations, four-handed creations or artistic events depending on the artist’s interests. Open studio and gallery exhibitions are organized if possible during or at the end of the residency.

Minutiae an installation at homesession by Daniel NeversConditions of the residency, fees and living expenses:  Due to the limitations of the flat, they only provide residency to one artist each period. The residency is planned for a short period (maximum: one month), and it is possible for a same artist to apply for two residencies.

The do not charge any residency fees to the artists. As an interchange, they ask the artist to give them a piece of artwork at the end of the residency. The artist will also finance their own living expenses as well as the trip to Barcelona on their own.

Application:  Please send a complete application form to:  info@homesession.org

The application form should include:

– a resume in english, french or spanish
– a cover letter or description of a specific project in english, french or spanish
– 10 to 20 pictures of your artwork.  For videos: < 6 Minutes

For more information, visit the Home Session website!