Art Rez Newnan, GA
Newnan, GA, United States
Newnan Art Rez offers residencies to emerging and mid-career artists from various disciplines so they can pursue their art away from everyday pressures while engaging in community experiences that enrich Newnan and Coweta County’s cultural environment. Art Rez encourages experimentation, development of new ideas, learning of new skills, and interaction with the community. Residency should be a time of rich exploration for the artist and the community.
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2014
Context
Suburban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
2 weeks - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Art Education
Art History
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
TV + Radio
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
12
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
7
Artist Stipend
500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
35
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Hasco Craver
Accessibility Contact Email
hcraver@newnanga.gov
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
No computer access available
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access