Visual Arts Residency

Photograph of a sculptural artwork that depicts a goose covered in cloth.

Photograph of a sculptural artwork that depicts a goose covered in cloth.

Visual Arts Residency

Boston, MA, United States

Our Visual Arts Residency supports artists in experimenting with their craft and developing their focus or testing new ideas, while also engaging in vital public dialogue. The work of BCA Visual Artist Residents has taken a broad range of forms, including dance and movement-based practices, theatre and writing-based practices, and artists engaged in installation, sound, and other innovative media.

Resources for the program include access to studio space, and additional professional and creative support.

The Visual Arts Residency puts special emphasis on supporting projects that involve direct engagement with the community – whether through collaborative activities, participatory public installations, performance, intervention or other imaginative activation. We seek proposed projects that have public interaction and participation as significant elements.

Contact

539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States

Year Founded
2010
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Residency Length
1 year - 1 year
Languages
English
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Multimedia Arts
Visual Arts
Companions
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
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
Additional Eligibility Information

Contact Randi Hopkins at Randi@bostonarts.org

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Contact Randi Hopkins at Randi@bostonarts.org

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Contact Randi Hopkins at Randi@bostonarts.org

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
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
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Phyllis Y. Smith
Accessibility Contact Email
phyllis@bostonarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

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

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

n/a

Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
Meals Provided
N/A
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith or Randi Hopkins.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Studios/facilities Details
Additional Studio Information

Contact Randi Hopkins at Randi@bostonarts.org