Call for Artists! 2023 Young Artist Residency at Bethany Arts Community

Associated Residency Program

In 2022, Bethany Arts Community identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term residency specifically for emerging artists from 21-30 years old. In 2023, BAC welcomes their second annual Young Artist Residency, running from July 24 to October 20, 2023

This residency is designed to offer a creative home to promising artists as they transition and deepen their professional careers and artistic practice. With provided support from BAC, Young Artist Residents will be able to devote uninhibited energy towards creativity.  

Young Artist Residents will be in a community of artists and culture workers from a broad range of disciplines, including our Fall Multidisciplinary residents, local studio artists, BAC staff and board members, those presenting programs on campus and more! In addition, YA Residents will be invited to participate in education and enrichment programs, curatorial planning, and peek into the “back-end” of art institutions. 

Bethany Arts Community strives to empower the voices of emerging artists in shaping their own careers and future programs at BAC and beyond. 

The Young Artist Residency runs for thirteen weeks, July 24 to October 20. Artists are provided room & board, a private studio, and a $250 stipend per week. Meals will only be provided during other residency programs, approximately 5 weeks of the Young Artist Residency. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC. 

Deadline
Residency Length
13 weeks - 13 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Costume/Fashion Design
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Fiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Digital Media
Documentary
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Food stipend provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Large Sinks
Woodworking Tools
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

RESIDENT REQUIREMENTS 

  • 13-week commitment 
  • 10 hours per week on average supporting Bethany program development
    This may include, but is not limited to camp help, administrative tasks, meal prep, kitchen, and cleaning support during other residencies. 
  • 2 Community Programs 
    One program will be led by BAC and Young Artist Resident will be invited to help with planning, logistics, and promotion.
    One program will be of the Young Artist Resident’s design with support from BAC. 
  • Support and interact with other artists-in-residence, studio artists, and staff 

ELIGIBILITY 

  • 21-30 years of age 
  • Have a current artistic practice and goals 
  • Interest in community building & engagement 
  • Potential to benefit from the residency 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

  • Submittable application 
  • Upon selection, an interview with Bethany Arts Community panel may be requested. 

SELECTION PROCESS 

  • All applications will be reviewed by the Residency Selection Committee. 
  • Applications may be submitted between March 9 to April 25. 

Applications Open: March 9, 2023 
Application Deadline: April 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
Notifications: May 25, 2023 

To check out our grounds, other residency programs, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org

If you have concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org 

If you have issues using the submission form, please contact Submittable. 

Bethany Arts Community residency programs are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and ArtsWestchester. 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Artist Stipend
3250
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

The Young Artist Residency runs for thirteen weeks, July 24 to October 20. Artists are provided room & board, a private studio, and a $250 stipend per week. Meals will only be provided during other residency programs, approximately 5 weeks of the Young Artist Residency. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC. 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application