Micro Residency Programme 2015-16

Deadline: 6 Apr, 2015

Disciplines: Visual Arts.

Location:Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Deadline: 6 Apr, 2015

Duration: 4 x 6 week residencies

Eligibility: Artists only and no one in full time education can apply

Costs / Support: £300 Stipend, Studio, Accomodation and access to the facilities

URL: http://www.edinburghsculpture.org

Program Description:

Applications are invited from artists working in any medium for Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s 2015-16 Micro Residency Programme.
About
The Micro Residency programme is primarily research based and is set up to foster experimentation, innovation and to support artists in the development of new work.

The flexible nature of the programme allows artists to explore new ideas out with their normal practice whilst benefitting from ESW’s facilities and staff support. The residents will also be part of a vibrant and welcoming studio holder and artistic community opening up the networking and peer review opportunities. As this is a research period there are no set outcomes expected from the residency.

As well as having 24hr access to their studio residents can make use of the workshop facilities, spaces and research resources available. This is the UK’s first building of this type and operates within a framework designed to empower artists. There are two apartments onsite, one of which is suitable for families.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is based in Newhaven close the cultural hub of Leith and with easy access to the centre of Edinburgh. This places it within a network of galleries, museums, arts festivals and technical facilities. The residency also provides opportunities for networking between residents and the broader cultural life of Scotland.
There are four Micro Residencies throughout the year with each lasting six weeks, artists will receive:

– £300 stipend
– Studio
– Accommodation
– Support from the technical team
– Support from the programme team
– Access to all workshops / equipment / spaces
– 1 year’s Membership of ESW

How to apply:
Please complete the application form, and send with the following:
– A one-page statement of outlining your practice, your interest in the Residency, and how it will benefit your work.
– CVs of all artists involved
– Supporting material – This must be in the form of a pdf containing up to 8 images and no larger than 10mb in size. You can include links to work online and your website within this document. If you want to include moving image/sound work in your application either include links to your work online or send them via dropbox or a similar file sharing utility.
There are three residency time slots. Please indicate at least two preferences.
September – October 2015
January – February 2016
March – April 2016

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged within 2 days please contact the office if you don’t receive this acknowledgement by then.

If you have any further questions about any aspect of the application please feel free to phone 0131 551 4490 or to e-mail
dan@edinburghsculpture.org.

Please send applications by e-mail to dan@edinburghsculpture.org

Selection Panels and Timescales
All of Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s artistic activities are selected by a panel of arts professionals.

The selection panel for this year’s Micro Residency Programme is
Stacy Boldrick – Curator of Research at the Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
Paul Pieroni – Curator at SPACE, London
Kate Davis – Artist

The selection will take place on the 21st April and all applicants will be informed of the outcome by the 28th April.

Feedback
ESW will inform all applicants of the outcome of the process and offer feedback on unsuccessful applications if requested.

URL: http://www.edinburghsculpture.org

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2015 is open for entries. Now in its eighth year, the Prize is an internationally renowned award presented by Aesthetica Magazine that enables emerging and established artists to showcase their work and further their involvement in the art world.

Prizes include a group exhibition, £5,000 courtesy of Hiscox, publication in the Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology, and editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine (186,000 readership worldwide).

Please find some copy below to share this opportunity with artists at School 33 Art Center.

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The Aesthetica Art Prize 2015 is now open for entries. The prize is a major event for established and emerging artists, now in its eighth year, and is awarded by the international art and culture publication Aesthetica Magazine.

It is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world and offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work to wider audiences and further their involvement in the international art world. Plus you could win £5,000, a group show and editorial.

Prizes include:

  • £5,000 Main Prize courtesy of Hiscox
  • £1,000 Student Prize courtesy of Hiscox
  • Group exhibition in partnership with York Museums Trust
  • Publication in the Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology
  • Editorial in Aesthetica Magazine (186,000 readership worldwide)

Categories for entry: Photographic & Digital Art; Painting & Drawing; Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, and Video, Installation & Performance.

Submissions close 31 August 2015. Entry is £20 plus VAT (approximately $30.17)

To enter, visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize

Twitter

Enter the @AestheticaMag #Art Prize 2015 to win #exhibition #editorial #publication & more http://tinyurl.com/dx9gjrq

Images can be downloaded from www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize or you can contact me.

Artist-in-Residence Program for Cultural and Social Inclusion

Deadline: 31 Mar, 2015

Disciplines: Activism, All Disciplines, Community, Experimental.

Location:Starting location: Boston, MA / Residence location: International location of choosing, United States

Deadline: 31 Mar, 2015

Duration: September 2015 – August 2016

Eligibility: Artists must be US based at the beginning and end of the ACI residency year (Sept 2015 & August 2016) (Note: you do not need to be a US citizen to apply, however, you must be based in the US as outlined above). Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in related field preferred. A minimum of three years work experience in related field desired. Twenty-one years of age or older as of September 1st, 2015. Must qualify for a visa to the country(s) proposed for international component of residency.

Costs / Support: Stipend of 25K and additional 5K for for education, outreach, and gallery fees to complete the project successfully, totaling an award of $30K.

URL: http://artsconnectinternational.org/artist-residence-program/

Program Description:

ACI is building the global inclusion movement through investing in artists who are changing the world.

In the one-year residency artists address cultural and social inclusion through his/her medium in an international environment of his/her choosing. ACI thinks of the residency as an “experimentation period” designed to open an international lab- one that is conducive for the study and investigation of cultural and social inclusion by emerging artist leaders.

The program will educate, inform, and grow the artistic and personal skills of participating artists while stimulating and enhancing the arts communities in which they work and live, ultimately supporting the artists in becoming sustainable change agents. ACI’s Artist Leader Framework covers six core skill areas: leadership & learning diagnostics, arts education, cultural sensitivity, artistic development, entrepreneurship and monitoring & evaluation. This framework guides the year-long residency.

URL: http://artsconnectinternational.org/artist-residence-program/

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – 11:00am to 1:00pm

The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, Visit Baltimore, Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and What Works Studio invite members of the tech and innovation community to a Light City Baltimore information session/charette on Wednesday, March 11 at 11am, at Betamore (address: 1111 Light Street, 4th floor).  This is an opportunity to learn more about the vision for Light City and give your input to help shape and create a festival that accurately reflects the innovation scene in Baltimore.  Attendees must RSVP to khalford@greaterbaltimore.org by Tuesday, March 10 at noon.  Please note that this charette will focus strictly on the festival’s tech expo, conference and innovation components; charettes on other topics to be announced soon.

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is accepting applications for eight internships this summer! Please click on the links below for more information and instructions for applying.

Summer 2015 Festivals and Events Internship

Summer 2015 Sondheim Prize Internship

Summer 2015 Fundraising and Corporate Sponsorship Internship 

Summer 2015 Baltimore Mural Program Internship

Summer 2015 Visual Arts Internship

Summer 2015 Graphic Design Internship

Summer 2015 Public Art Internship

Summer 2015 Exhibitions Internship

Unexpected Art & Decor is looking for small, affordable works; all types of media are welcome, and the art must be ready to hang.

These pieces will make up a new component of the gallery entitled “The Wall,” where several pieces of similar sizes will compose an aesthetic display that highlights the beauty and diversity within our artistic community.

Size: 16″x16″ maximum
Price Range: $1000 and under
Artists will receive 50% commission for works sold.

www.unexpectedartspace.com

There is a new blog covering arts and culture in Baltimore!

www.brineblog.com

Brine is a Johns Hopkins University student run arts and culture blog based in Baltimore. This publication was founded through a Mellon Arts Innovation Grant and a partnership with BmoreArt. Brine Senior Editors are Cara Ober and Jack Livingston of BmoreArt.

Brine features the writing of Alexandra Barbera, Daniel Contaldo, Dylan Hans, Malka Herman, Evelyn Feeney, Ingrid Ma, Sophie Mancini, Emily Menken, Ben Pierce, Maddy Scharff, Elizabeth Sherwood, Cole Spivak, Madeline Wheeler, and Julianne Wilson.