ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
BluSeed Studios’ Artist in Residence Guidelines
Residencies are by invitation and/or recommendation only. In general candidates’ must hold a minimum BFA or BFA equivalent (BA studio arts). MFA preferred. Artists are encouraged to stay for three months, but no less than two weeks.
As a BluSeed Artist-in-Residence you will have full access to all the studios. Each Artist-in–Residence agrees to act in the mutual benefit of BluSeed Studios and your own professional development and to follow all policies.
Residencies can include any combination of the following:
- The creation of personal artwork to be presented to the public in a predetermined form. Such as an exhibition, lecture and/or slideshow.
- Teaching of workshops, classes and/or demonstrations as appropriate to the BluSeed community.
Residency Costs are as follows:
- $1000 per month with living quarters, which includes access to kitchen facilities, a shared bathroom and cable/internet service. (Meals are not included and residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and helping to keep common areas clean.)
- $ 500 per month without living quarters.
BluSeed Studio offers partial support to those who qualify. Such support is based on merit and need. Support can include a scholarship of up to $250 and/or a work assistance program that is valued at $15/hour for up to 8 hours per week.
The work assistance program would include, but is not limited to:
- Work during events and exhibitions.
- Hanging of shows and maintenance of the gallery space.
- Demonstrations or lectures taught at BluSeed Studios.
- General cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
- Support may cover up to, but no more than, three-fourths the full cost of the residency. Residencies for less than one month will not be eligible for scholarships.
Residencies that include living quarters are based on single occupancy and are open only to individuals. Artist who wish to take part in the residency program with their guests/partners must find lodging outside of BluSeed Studios.
Application Process:
Any individual wishing to be considered for a Residency will submit a detailed plan of their residency, a current resume, and a portfolio of their work. Applications should be directed to the Artistic Director of BluSeed Studios.
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