Residency Information
The Moab Arts Re-Use Residency (MARR) program’s mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform for artists at the intersection of art, community, and waste systems. The Moab area is highly impacted by the tourism industry and, as a result, waste management. By facilitating artists’ direct engagement with the waste stream, MARR encourages resident artists to consider their studio practice through the lens of sustainability and to thoughtfully re-assess their processes of material sourcing and waste disposal.
Through a 4-week residency, the program offers artists studio space, project and community facilitation, a stipend, access to materials at local waste disposal sites, and the time and space to focus solely on their art. As a component of each residency, artists spend time providing opportunities for learning, dialog and enrichment within the community.
Artists selected for this program are in all stages of their careers and work in all media including drawing, painting, installation, new media, photography, film, video, fiction and nonfiction writing, interdisciplinary, and social practice.
MARR is facilitated by Moab Arts, a municipality-run, multidisciplinary organization working to weave the arts into the social fabric of Moab, UT. Moab Arts works closely with local government, local non-profits and cross-sector partners to activate the people and places of Moab with the goal of sustainably growing the arts in our small town.
Application Requirements:
Media:
Images - Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
Audio - Minimum: 0, Maximum: 3
Video - Minimum: 0, Maximum: 3
Total Media - Minimum: 3, Maximum: 15
Other:
Artist statement
CV/Resumé
A project proposal
References: 2 names and contact information of people who can speak to the rigor of your work
Artist Residency Periods: 4 weeks per residency, with two residents hosted simultaneously in March and August. Please specify which month is preferred, and if you are flexible as to when you attend.
Selection Process: We are seeking artists whose work is inherently innovative and visionary, has a track record of success and shows significant potential for growth, is informed by place and community, centers public engagement and is accessible to people with diverse backgrounds. Our selection committee will review all applications submitted to the program in December and applicants will be notified by January 5, 2023 as to the status of their application.
Studios and Accommodations: Studio space and basic tools will be provided at the Moab Arts facility. Resident housing is provided by community partners, and is variable depending on availability. A vehicle is recommended during the residency stay, but not required.
Terms and Expectations: Artists receive a stipend of $1,500 (pre-tax) and are expected to donate a minimum of one completed work to the City of Moab. At least one opportunity for community engagement is required, including but not limited to: a workshop, open studio session, artist talk, etc. Artists are expected to arrange their own transportation to and from the program.
Entry Deadline: 12am (midnight) MST, November 30, 2022
Our selection committee will review all applications submitted to the program in December and applicants will be notified by January 5, 2023 as to the status of their application.
Please contact Melisa Morgan, Assistant Director of Moab Arts, if you have any questions: mmorgan@moabcity.org or (435) 259-6272