2025-Agua Viva artist residency submission

Agua Viva art residency submission

We express our privilege and responsibility to work and play in the traditional territories of the Sinixt, Syilx and Ktunaxa people.We are a nature based , anti-colonial and brave space for meaningful art development in community. We strive to support artists to be the best creative self in a non judgemental, open way. We welcome LGBTQAP2s +* and are committed to learn together about equity. We welcome POC and underserved artists. COME AS YOU ARE!
Why water in art? is this residency for you?

This is the most soul nourishing residency we have created. It is often the residency that connects artists to the spiritual / emotional parts of art making. It is a residency where often artists come seeking clarity, nourishment and sustaining energy. This is a great residency for artists already exploring the power of water and how that translates into art making. Regardless of your medium ( music, performance, visual arts, film, new media or esoteric practices ) this residency calls the artists that have been already searching for answers and worked with water in their art. It is a community space with lots of opportunities for discussions and knowledge sharing. If you are ready to lean in to a caring and sharing community this residency is for you. Often artists report water teachings during the residency to be empowering and often changing the course of their art practice. It you are unsure, book a inquiry coffee date to help clarify your questions before applying. info@santarosaarts.com or graham.rocio@gmail.com
What year are you choosing to attend the residency?
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If you are selected for the residency can we use your social media for promotion purposes ( tagging you for example)?

Yes to all social mediaNo. I prefer to remain anonymousI am ok with instagram posts only
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Please provide a 70-200 word bio for marketing purposes ( if selected we will announce your participation)
Please tell us more about how your art practice is informed by or is curious about the theme of Agua Viva / Living water? (our connection to water as a inspiration source, a teacher, a source of reflection for you) ( 100-300 words)
What motivated you to apply? select all that apply.

Opportunity to create community of kindred spiritsCareer development opportunities / CV buildingTime to nourish , rest, replenish and find joyAt this time in my life I need clarify, introspection and time to reflectOpportunities to learn new art practices, new creative processessInterested in learning anti-colonial art practices and the creation of communities of careOther
Please provide your art statement (max 400 words).
Please provide context on how you personally connect to Santa Rosa Arts and Healing values of : Reciprocity / Community building / Knowledge sharing / Anti colonial and anti extractive art practices / Building communities of care / Prioritizing self care / Excellence of craft. Why do you think this place if good for you?
Please describe your self care strategies when you feel over stimulated, triggered or activated in a sharing space? How do you nourish yourself?
Are you interested in participating in a pop up exhibition at Arts on 3 art space and potentially in other venues July 10-17th
What knowledge in your art practice or personal knowledge could be potentially shared with the group ( examples: photography, weaving, community projects, tarot reading, herbalist knowledge, video)?
Are you seeking financial support from granting agencies? Do you need a grant support letter? Is your attendance in 2025 is subject to external funding? Please provide us with an overview of your attendance situation, what supports we can provide and if you would like to be considered for the 2025 or the 2026 water residency .
Please attached a single PDF file with 5-10 images of your portfolio. Video links can be embedded in the page. Please add your website or alternative places to learn about your art practice in the document.

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There there anything you would like to expand on that we did not ask? Like your intentions for the residency for example? What would work best for you ? what are your aspirations and intentions? Are there any considerations we should be aware of?
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