Fellowship Program

Fellowship Program

Berkeley, CA, United States

For over 30 years, Kala Art Institute has awarded artists time, space, and financial support for their work through the Fellowship and Media Arts Fellowship programs. This opportunity is open to local, national, and international artists based on conceptual creativity, originality and artistic excellence, and project specific technical knowledge.

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1060 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 9 months
Languages
English
Spanish
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Dance
Performance Art
Music
Animation
Computing
Digital Media
Film
Moving Image
Photography
Sound Art
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Art Education
Art History
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
250
Artist Stipend
3000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
20
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Assistive listening devices
Use of colored paper for printed materials
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a program, service or activity, or require documents in alternative formats, please contact Leyla Rzayeva at T: 510.549.2977 x 303, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at leyla@kala.org

 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Leyla Rzayeva
Accessibility Contact Email
leyla@kala.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

We currently house our traditional black & white photography darkroom and our documentation room on the second floor of our space. This is not accessible by the elevator and artists must be able to walk up stairs in order to access this.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Artists with limited mobility will need assistance to access the print studio. We are located on the third floor of the historic Heinz Ketchup factory. Artists will need assistance with the freight elevator from a staff member. 

Once artists are in the studio space there is ample room to move around presses, work tables, and digital lab equipment. We have designed the studio with minimum of 3ft around each station to allow artists to work. 

Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours
Studios/facilities Details
Heat and Cool control access