Location: South End, Boston, Massachusetts
Mission: The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is accepting applications for the Artist Residency Program. The program aims to provide an environment where artists can experiment with their craft, develop their focus or test new ideas and simultaneously engage in public dialogue in a way that is considerate to the artist’s time and process. This fifteen week, process oriented residency is awarded to two individual artists per year (no groups or collaborative pairs). Through a series of community programs jointly developed by the artist and the BCA, it allows artists to connect to the public and explore themes that inform their residency project.
Cost: All artists are responsible for their own visa, travel, living and housing expenses.
Application Fee: Free
Number of Artists: Up to 2 selected, 1 artist participates at a time
Accommodations: No housing provided. Artists are provided with a private studio in the BCA Artist Studios Building, which houses a community of nearly 50 artists including painters, printmakers, sculptors, filmmakers, craftspeople, writers, performing artists and others.
Length of Stay: 3 months
Demographic: All visual arts mediums at any stage in the career
Medium: All visual arts mediums
Benefits: 24 hour access to studio, Studio assistant (8 – 12 hours a week), Curatorial visits and professional development opportunities organized by the BCA, Windows and independently controlled heating unit, Sinks and running water are available on the floor (not in the studio), Fourth floor, 239 square foot space, Artist honorarium, Public Programs : Artists will be expected to present their work to the public, through open studios, workshops and talks, The artist is expected to participate in press interviews, media tours and other such requests
Deadline: Please visit the website or RMAR Upcoming Deadlines for more information . . .
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