Call for AVA a-i-r candidatesARE YOU AN ARTIST IN NEED OF A STUDIO?
Call for Artists for AVA-funded residencies: Winter 2019 Application deadline: Midnight, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Notification of selection: December 22, 2018 Astoria Visual Arts seeks applications from local artists interested in working in a rent-free studio from January 1 through April 30, 2019. Deadline for applications: Midnight, December 19, 2018 Notification of selection: December 22, 2018 The successful candidate(s) will be provided with studio space in the Astoria Downtown Historic District free of charge for a four-month residency period, beginning January 1, 2019. Those who have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply with an updated portfolio and statement reflecting updates and changes. AVA a-i-r is supported by membership dues and contributions from supporters of Astoria Visual Arts and by the generosity of the Astoria Coffee House & Bistro. About the program The AVA a-i-r Program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual and professional growth of local artists. Residency finalists are chosen on the basis of merit by an independent selection panel of professionals in the arts and arts patrons. The selected artists are provided with a studio in the Astoria Downtown Historic District free of charge for a four-month residency period. Artists who have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply with an updated portfolio and statement reflecting updates and changes. >>> General Information/How to Apply:
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Eligibility: Local artists, at least 18 years of age and living within the greater Astoria area, will be judged on the quality of the their work and professional promise. (AVA a-i-r does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.) Requirements: While no exhibition, publication or performance is required of the selected artist, community responsibility includes weekend open studio events during Astoria's Second Saturday ArtWalk at least twice during the four-month residency. Length of stay: Four-month-long residencies. Aid: Selected artists will be provided with a small studio in the Astoria Downtown Historic District, free of charge. Some additional financial help with art supplies and drink/food vouchers may be provided. Call for artists will be by local media, web posting and social media. Selection committee: An independent panel of working artists and supporters will serve as the selection committee. Residency extensions: Current a-i-r artists are eligible to extend their residencies into the next residency cycle. However, in order to extend their residency, the current resident artists must submit a new application in which they make the case, through narrative and documentation, that they used the residency well to date, but need more time to bring project(s) to completion or, at least, closer to completion. Note that an application for extension does not guarantee selection. The process remains competitive. Include in your application: Name Address Website (if available) Email contact Phone Emergency contact An essay of no more than 250 words. Please answer within the essay: "What are your goals for this residency?" and "How might the residency help your creative pursuits?" Work samples (as noted above) Email submission materials and more information to: astoriavisualarts@gmail.com tele: 503-741-9694 |
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