Wednesday, May 27, 2009

ARTISTS' BOOK RESIDENCIES AND GRANTS

Artist-in-Residence Grants
The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2010. Up to five New York-based emerging artists will be offered space, time and support to explore the production of artist’s books and related work for a full year. The purpose of this program is to promote experimentation in book arts, thus artists from all disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Center especially encourages applications from artists of culturally diverse backgrounds. The award includes a $750-$1,500 cash stipend (depending on funding) plus a materials budget between $750 to $1,000 (depending on funding), 24 hour access to the Center’s printing and binding facilities for a full year, plus an individual studio space for 3 months. Artists also receive approximately $3,000-$5,000 tuition waiver for courses throughout the year, planned in conjunction with the staff. Experienced printers and bookbinders will be available to advise the artists on issues of materials and techniques as they arise. An exhibition of the artist’s work produced at the Center during their residency will be presented as part of CBA’s Featured Artist Series exhibition series in the following year. Other possible opportunities to present work to the public include a lecture/performance at the Center. Artists are invited to submit applications postmarked by October 1, 2009 for the 2010 program. This program is for New York artists only. There is no application fee.

Women Studio Workshop Artist's Book Residency
These residency grants are designed to enable artists to produce a limited edition book work at WSW. Working intensively in our studios for six to eight weeks, artists print and bind their own books. WSW technical assistance includes training on new equipments, introduction to new materials, and assistance with production. The grant includes a stipend of $2,000 to $3,000 for six to eight weeks, materials up to $750, access to all studios, travel costs (within the Continental US), and housing. Projects are chosen by a jury of outside artists and curators. Postmark deadline is November 15. WSW also offers Studio Fellowships and other opportunities. Please check their website for more information: http://www.wsworkshop.org

Book Arts Residency in North Carolina
Interlude Edition's Artist-in-Residence Program, Asheville, NC
Artists working in the book form often lack space, equipment, creative resources, and dedicated time to create their work. Creating an edition (multiple handcrafted copies) of their work is an even greater challenge, yet editioning is one of the best ways for book artists to introduce their work more broadly to the community. Interlude Editions was established in 2007 to provide residencies of up to three months to artists working in the field of the book arts who wish to create limited editions of artists’ books and fine prints for education, exhibition, and distribution. Residencies take place at Asheville BookWorks (www.ashevillebookworks.com), a community resource center for print and book arts in Asheville, North Carolina. Interlude Editions provides Resident Artists with studio space and use of equipment at BookWorks, as well as a small stipend of up to $1000 to facilitate their work. Residencies are available to emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Collaborators (for example, a book artist and a writer) may be accepted for residencies. However, each collaborator must submit a separate application together with a joint project proposal. Residency Periods: From 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Spring Session: February – May ; Summer: June – August; Fall Session: September – December. Application Deadlines: October 15th for all sessions.

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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!