About AVA a-i-r

Twice a year, in June and December, AVA invites local artists residing in Clatsop or Pacific County to apply to be AVA’s next artist-in-residence. One artist is selected to receive a rent-free studio space at the Astoria Studio Collective located at 372 10th Street for a period of six months. Artists working in any media are encouraged to apply.

The AVA a-i-r Program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual, and professional growth of local artists. Finalists are chosen on the basis of merit by an independent selection panel of professionals in the arts and arts patrons. The selected artist will be provided with a studio in the Astoria Studio Collective building free of charge for the six-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:

The disciplines and what to submit:

• Visual art: Works that are primarily visual images. Submit three to five high-resolution .jpg digital images, including the title, size, and medium for each work, and a short statement about the work.

• Film/video: Includes animation, documentary, and narrative work. Include a short synopsis of work, if it exists, and samples of work no greater than 20 minutes in length.

Send submissions to: astoriavisualarts@gmail.com

Eligibility: Local artists at least 18 years of age and living within the greater Astoria area (Clatsop and Pacific counties), will be judged on the quality and promise of their work and proposal. (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 Art Walk at least twice during the residency.

Length of stay: Six months.

Aid: Selected artists will be provided with a small studio in the Astoria Studio Collective building free of charge. Some additional financial help with art supplies and drink/food vouchers may be provided.

Call for artists will be via local media, web posting, and social media.

Selection committee: An independent panel of working artists and supporters will serve as the selection committee.