Contemporary Craft Artist-in-Residence Application

OVERVIEW

The Artist-in-Residence program at Contemporary Craft will allow artists at any stage of their career free access to fully equipped studios, CC staff support, and the opportunity to interface with the public while creating a body of work. The residency will last between 3-6 months, depending on the mutual availability of the requested Studio and the resident artist interest. In exchange for the free usage of Contemporary Craft’s state of the art studio space as well as a monthly materials stipend, the artist in residence will be asked to engage with the public while working in the studio.

ELIGIBILITY

The ideal candidate will work in a craft medium that our studios can support, such as metalsmithing, jewelry, fibers, wood, encaustics, paper and book arts, or small ceramics. They would have experience in a studio setting with knowledge of safety procedures and best practices.

BENEFITS

Full access to studio space, equipment, and tools during all public hours
Private storage for personal tools and equipment
A $100 monthly materials stipend
Opportunity to enter into a relationship with CC’s retail Store to sell work
Free tuition for 1-2 Studio workshops based on length of the residency
Opportunity to be a paid instructor in the Studio

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Artist-in-Residence is expected to:

Be present in the Studio at least 1-2 days each week for the duration of the residency, during public hours
Volunteer for public events and be available to visitors as possible
Give an artist talk/presentation at culmination of the residency
Attend a short weekly check-in with Studio staff
Maintain overall Studio cleanliness

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Letter of intent- Please provide a description of your current practice, the body of work you intend to complete while in residence, and why you would be a good fit for this opportunity at Contemporary Craft.
Resume
Artist Statement
Desired residency session(s) and choice of Studio (Metals, Fibers/Mixed Media, or Wood)
At least three images of your work
Three references - Please provide their contact information and their relation to you

SESSIONS

There are 4 residency sessions in each Studio throughout the year. Applicants may request 1 session or 2 sessions in their desired Studio. Sessions are as follows:

January 1 - March 30
April 1 - June 30
July 1 - September 30
October 1 - December 31

APPLICATION

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed and notifications sent approximately 2 months prior to the start of each session.

Name *

First Name Last Name

Preferred Pronouns *

Email *

example@example.com

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number *

Please enter a valid phone number.

Website

Social Media Handles

In which Studio would you like to be an Artist-in-Residence *

Metals Studio Fibers/Mixed Media Studio Wood Studio

What length of residency are you applying for? *

3 month residency 6 month residency Either a 3 month residency or a 6 month residency based on Studio availability

Which session(s) are you applying for? Please select 1 session if you are applying for a 3 month residency or 2 sessions if you are applying for a 6 month residency. *

July 1-September 30, 2022 October 1-December 31, 2022 January 1-March 31, 2023 April 1-June 30, 2023 July 1-September 30, 2023 October 1-December 31, 2023

Please upload your letter of intent *

Please upload your resume *

Please upload your artist statement *

Please upload three references. Include their contact information and their relation to you. *

Where is the best place to see images of your work? If you don't have your work online, you can upload up to three images below.

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