Tuesday, July 7, 2009

RESIDENCIES IN QUEBEC, THE GRAND CANYON AND MORE!

(ALL DISCIPLINES) Grand Canyon Residency: Grand Canyon National Park announces a new year-round artist- in-residence program at the South Rim in conjunction with the well-established seasonal artist-in-residency program at the North Rim. Artists must submit their applications for the
South Rim postmarked by July 31, 2009. No honorarium is available at this time to off-set the expenses that the artists accrue while in residence. Currently both programs on both rims provide a furnished living space, focused studio time, and public outreach and presentation opportunities for selected artists. AiR artist proposals should be site-specific to Grand Canyon National Park, support the park’s Interpretative Themes, and will focus on such issues as ecology, the environment, park advocacy, conservation and other themes relevant to the parks. Selected participants will be notified by mid-August. For more information please contact Rene Westbrook at 928-638-7090 or [email protected]. For more information, visit the website at: http://home.nps.gov/grca/supportyourpark/air.htm.

(ARTISTS) Quebec Residency
Atelier-Circulaire Residency in Quebec: The residency includes: studio access for a full, consecutive month, an artist honorarium of $600, $100 supply credit, technical assistance and/or printer services. Interested applicants must submit a dossier including:10-15 JPG images with accompanying descriptive list, [ files must be MAC compatible, RGB and approximately 1024 x 768 dpi ]; a curriculum vitae; an artist statement; a project proposal; SASE. Address: 5445, av. de Gaspé espace 101Montréal (Québec) H2T 3B2. For more information: call 514-272-8874, email at: [email protected] or visit the website at: http://www.atelier-circulaire.qc.ca/act_residences_fr.html. Deadline: October 15th, 2009. ***Please note: the website is in French except for a short paragraph with the above information.

(ARTISTS/MEDIA ARTISTS) Exploratorium Residency in San Francisco
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception. Scientists, educators, exhibit developers, and artists - in residency and staff positions engage in an interdisciplinary approach to both the investigative process and the production of work, which leads to new thoughts, tools, and things. It is a museum filled with interactive science and art exhibits, a national center for teacher development, and host to an award-winning Web site of new teaching resources. Fundamentally, it is a laboratory for the research and development of cultural and scientific innovation, discovery, and play.

Given the resources and strengths of the Exploratorium, artists should be interested in interdisciplinary dialogue, open to new and engaging modes of information gathering, and curious regarding potential collaboration. Local, national, and international artists are welcome to apply. Local residents receive open access to facilities, a budget for materials and food, and a monthly stipend. Typically, local artists are in residence anywhere from one month to one year. We are more interested in subsidizing a long-term relationship than a short-term product. National and international artists receive travel and lodging coverage in addition to materials, food and stipend. Stipends range from $1000-5000. National and international artists are in residence anywhere from one week to one month. Partners and children are allowed. If accepted, the program houses artists in nearby hotels, cabins or private houses. Residents make their own meals but groceries are provided (artists can turn in receipts for up to $50 per day.) Collaborators may apply as a team. Proposals are open all year. Questions about opportunities for artists should be directed to Pamela Winfrey (415) 561-0309 ([email protected]), or Jordan Stein (415) 353-0405 ([email protected]). Work Tel: 415-563-7337, Fax: 415-561-0370, email: [email protected]. For more information, go to the website: www.exploratorium.edu/about/air.html.

(POETS) Sandburg-Auden-Stein Residency
Sandburg-Auden-Stein Residency at Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan: A three-week residency at Olivet College, including a stipend of $3,100, is given annually to a poet who has published at least one book of poetry. The resident will teach a class and host two events. Submit five poems from the most recently published book, a personal statement, a resumé, and two references by September 10 . There is no entry fee. Send an SASE, e-mail, or visit the Web site for complete guidelines. Olivet College, Sandburg-Auden-Stein Residency, Humanities Department, 320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Kirk Hendershott-Kraetzer, Depart. Chair. E-mail address: [email protected]. For more info, go to: www.olivetcollege.edu/academics/humanities.php.

(MEDIA ARTS) Experimental Television Residency
Experimental Television Center / A.I.R. in Owego, New York: The Experimental Television Center is now accepting applications for the Artists in Residency Program, for residencies between September 2009 and January 2010. The Residency supports contemporary electronic media art projects. The studio workshop environment offers access to an image processing system, intensive individualized instruction and time for exploration and personal creative growth. Artists have an opportunity to study the processes and techniques of analog and digital imaging and to then use the system independently in the creation of new works. Participating artists have complete aesthetic and technical control over all aspects of the making process. For more info, go to: http://www.experimentaltvcenter.org/.

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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!