Application Deadline: October 9th at 11:59 PM
(For Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Residencies)
Generator offers its competitive Artist-in-Residence program to artists, designers and entrepreneurs to help advance and realize innovative new ideas.
Artists-in-Residence receive a studio, stipend and access to Generator's 8,000+ square foot co-working/fabrication space in the heart of Burlington, Vermont's South End Arts District. Generator awards 4 Artists-in-Residence per year.
Provided by Generator:
- Artists-in-Residence receives 4 months free membership, valued at $105/month.
- Artists-in-Residence receives 3 month access to a semi-private 7'x8' studio, valued at $250/month.
- Artists-in-Residence receives funding to use towards educational opportunities at Generator and/or materials:
- a $400 Tool Training credit
- $500 in Material stipend *participants must provide receipts*
- Following the appropriate trainings, Artists-in-Residence have 77 hour/week access to fully equipped metal, wood, jewelry, sewing, electronics and rapid-prototyping facilities.
- Artists-in-Residence have access to a 300+ member community consisting of engineers, developers, crafts professionals and entrepreneurs.
- Housing is not provided.
- Artists-in-Residence are provided with the opportunity to organize and host (in coordination with Generator staff) an event that is open to the public and highlights their work.
Expectations of Artists-in-Residence:
- Artists-in-Residence are expected to use their stipends for educational opportunities at Generator and materials.
- Artists-in-Residence are expected to work onsite as much as possible to realize their project and to build community at Generator.
- Artists-in-Residence are expected to participate in one "Open Studio" session during their studio occupancy as well as the Artist Showcase which take place in April and September and occurs closest to the end of their residency.
- Allow Generator to photograph artist and their work (to be used in marketing materials, social media posts, development/fundraising initiatives, etc.)
Application and Selection:
Applications are accepted in late winter and late summer.
Applications from outside the Generator community are highly encouraged.
Proposals are evaluated for their:
- Innovation
- Use of Generator resources
- Feasibility
- Positive impact for the community
Accepted applicants will receive notification of selection by email. Selected Artists-in-Residence will have a least 5 days to accept the offer.
If you have questions about the Artist-in-Residence in program please email - education@generatorvt.com