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ON::VIEW ARTIST RESIDENCY - IN SAVANNAH! INCLUDES FREE HOUSING AND STUDIO

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: Sulfur Studios
Deadline: Sun, December 5th, 2021

On::View Artist Residency Program CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS   APPLICATIONS FOR ROUND 1 - FEBRUARY - JUNE 2022 - ARE DUE DECEMBER 5TH, 2021.  APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY DECEMBER 15TH.

Apply here: https://sulfurstudios.org/onview-residency-app

Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District at Sulfur Studios, the ON::VIEW Artist Residency provides a free, high visibility studio space for an artist to complete a focused project. The studio’s large windows look out onto Bull Street, the district’s main street, allowing the artists’ work to be on view to the community at all times. Sulfur Studios’ visitors and passersby on the sidewalk witness the artists’ process as it unfolds in real time, seeing all the steps involved from concept to final execution. Community events like workshops, performances, public art projects and artist talks, offer creative ways to interact with the public. From fiber to found object, wearable sculpture to 3D printed jewelry, the ON::View Residency supports artists working in all media and from across the globe.

Just five blocks east of the Residency Studio, the 5th Dimension Apartment features a full kitchen, bath and main room to comfortably house the Artist (+1 guest if requested) for month-long residency stays. The 5th Dimension Apartment has a private gated entrance and private garden with plenty of space to create, lounge and entertain. It is our hope that by providing lodging for ON::View Artists that we will accommodate a diverse range of creatives from far and wide, as we continue to fulfill our mission to make Savannah a destination for the arts.

About Savannah:

Located on the Savannah River with a 20 minute drive to Tybee Island on the Atlantic coast, Savannah is a temperate, walkable city with unique Southern architecture and over 20 parks throughout its Historic District. Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city, and signs of its past are ever present, from the slave trade and the civil war to reconstruction and the civil rights movement. The last 20 years have seen Savannah explode with hotels, five star restaurants and the Savannah College of Art and Design. In the Starland District where Sulfur Studios is located, shops, murals, restaurants, breweries and art galleries give the neighborhood a unique vibe, and provides the perfect setting for an artist to explore, meet interesting people and create.   

Nitty Gritty Details:

Located just off the lobby in Sulfur Studios, the Residency Studio is 12 x 12 feet with large street level, east facing windows, which allow the community to view residents’ work 24/7.  Artists may work in any medium suitable for the space. 

Successful applicants will propose a project that will engage the community over the course of the residency period. While the standard Residency period is approximately one month in duration, artists may propose longer projects. If a longer period is proposed, artists must explain how they will use the additional time and must be available for a Zoom interview to discuss their proposal and provide a minimum of 2 references. 

Artists will have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with the local art community, and our On::Call for ON::View list of Savannah experts provides unique one-on-one access to some of the city’s most knowledgeable and esteemed citizens specializing in Savannah history, art, activism, music and more, in support of Residents’ research and to provide additional avenues of community support during their residency period.

All ON::View Residents will do an Instagram Takeover for the duration of their Residency, sharing their process via @onviewresidency

All ON::View Residents will have the opportunity to participate in an annual group exhibition featuring all of the Residents of the last year. The exhibition will take place in January, 2023.

The ON::View Studio provides 24 hour access to Residents. Additionally, Residents must commit to working in the studio during our public open hours (TH - SUN, noon to 5PM) a minimum of one day per week.

Residents must be present during the First Friday Open Studios event which will fall near the end of their residency period (see specific dates below).

Residents are encouraged to engage the community by giving a public lecture or workshop, or other interactive event during their stay.

Artists coming from out of town must cover their own travel costs. We are excited to now offer lodging for accepted Residents at the 5th Dimension Apartment, located 5 blocks east of Sulfur Studios. More information about accommodations are below.

 

The Residency Studio has open air flow into the lobby and gallery area which makes the following restrictions necessary:

No aerosol or other toxic/high-voc materials are allowed in the space.  

No ongoing or repetitive loud noises, such as grinding.  Occasional use of hand and power tools IS allowed.

- The Residency Studio is climate controlled, but due to its proximity to the doors and the large windows it can be warmer/cooler than the rest of the space depending on outside temperature.

- Limited furnishings in the Residency Studio are available. Accepted applicants must provide their own materials and supplies.

- Sulfur Studios does not insure the property of the resident artist.

- Current Studio members or artists who have rented a studio at Sulfur Studios in the last 6 months are not eligible for this Residency.

- Collaborative teams are eligible for the Residency. One proposal should be submitted for the entire team. The 5th Dimension Apartment can house 2 artists comfortably, if teams of more than 2 artists would like to submit, making additional housing arrangements is encouraged.

- Artists may seek additional support or funding from other organizations to cover project costs if they wish. Sulfur Studios will be happy to provide a letter of support to accepted Residents seeking grants or other funding sources.

Info about accommodations:

The 5th Dimension Apartment is located 5 blocks east of Sulfur Studios. It has a private gated entrance and private garden. It has a small but full kitchen with sink, 4-burner electric stove, refrigerator, dishware and basic cooking supplies. The bathroom is small with a standup shower. There is a closet with a small lofted area for additional storage. The apartment is equipped with wifi and TV. A queen sized bed with underneath storage allows the room to remain uncluttered. The main room is approximately 225 sq ft, and the high ceilings and 4 large windows that look out onto the garden give the space a comfortable and easy-going atmosphere, with great light in the mornings. The private garden measures approximately 450 sq ft and comes equipped with a hammock and comfortable seating, with a rotating native plant and edible garden depending on the season. On the other side of the apartment there is a larger garden with grapefruit, orange, lemon and banana trees and other beautiful plants. The 5th Dimension bicycle is available to each resident for easy transportation around the city. 

Specific Residency Dates:

February

Resident Arrives: 2/8/22

Residency Dates: 2/9/22 - 3/5/22

Final Reception during First Fridays in Starland - 3/4/22

Studio Space move out: 3/5/22

Apartment Move out: 3/6/22 

March

Resident Arrives: 3/8/22

Residency Dates: 3/9/22 - 4/2/22

Final Reception during First Fridays in Starland - 4/1/22

Studio Space move out: 4/2/22

Apartment Move out: 4/3/22 

April

Resident Arrives: 4/5/22

Residency Dates: 4/6/22 - 5/7/22

Final Reception during First Fridays in Starland - 5/6/22

Studio Space move out: 5/7/22

Apartment Move out: 5/8/22 

May

Resident Arrives: 5/10/22

Residency Dates: 5/11/22 - 6/4/22

Final Reception during First Fridays in Starland - 6/3/22

Studio Space move out: 6/4/22

Apartment Move out: 6/5/22 

June 

Resident Arrives: 6/7/22

Residency Dates: 6/8/22 - 7/2/22

Final Reception during First Fridays in Starland - 7/1/22

Studio Space move out: 7/2/22

Apartment Move out: 7/3/22 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be judged on overall quality of work and the level of community engagement afforded by the proposed project.

Step 1.  Click Here to pay the $50 application fee. If the fee is an undue burden please let us know about your situation in your proposal and we may choose to waive the fee at our discretion.

Step 2.  Email info@sulfurstudios.org with a proposal that includes the following:

- Project Description (Maximum 2 pages): 

What do you plan on working on during the residency? Please be specific. Residency periods of more than 1 month are available; If you are interested in a longer residency period, what would you do with the added time and how would you take a deeper dive into the community aspect of the program?

What needs and limitations do you have in terms of the work space?

How will you utilize the windows to share your process with visitors outside normal hours?

What type of community engagement programming would you like to do?

Which month(s) are you available for a residency? Rate the months that you would prefer in order from 1 - 5. We cannot guarantee that if accepted you will be given your top rated time slot.

Also include the following:

Artist Statement

Resume and/or Biography

Website link that includes 8-10 images of recent work - Does not have to be the exact work you will be creating during the Residency, but should demonstrate the style and quality of your work.

APPLICATIONS FOR ROUND 1 - FEBRUARY - JUNE 2022 - ARE DUE DECEMBER 5TH, 2021.  APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY DECEMBER 15TH.

 

Posted on Thu, November 4th, 2021
Expires on Sun, December 5th, 2021

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