WHAT’S EXPECTED OF ME AS A RESIDENT?

• One open studio tour that is open to the public.
• One artist talk: in-person or virtual (Zoom, IG Live, etc)
• Monthly studio visits with TNP staff and guest curators; sharing in-progress artwork and allowing some photos and/or videos that we can share on our social media, newsletter, etc.
• There may be one or two additional activities we would like you to participate in, such as a small community dinner or reception. We will always let you know about these in advance.
• While you’re with us, there may be additional community dinners and other programs at The Nicholson Project that you are welcome to join but are not mandatory.
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WHO CAN APPLY?

We welcome emerging, mid-career and established visual artists & designers, but also makers, chefs, gardeners, architects, engineers, and scientists too! Just let us know what you’re into and why Nicholson is a fit. Local and national creatives are encouraged to apply. Although our residencies are open to all artists, our focus is on BIPOC artists and those who live in or have ties to Southeast Washington, DC.

HOW DO I APPLY?

We use Slideroom to receive and review applications. It is free to make an account. There is a $15 non-refundable application fee. CLICK HERE to apply.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

Applications for 2023 residencies open on April 15, 2022. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2022. Check back to this page or sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on The Nicholson Project’s activities.

WHEN WILL MY RESIDENCY BE?

Each residency is for 10 weeks (2.5 months). In your application, you will be asked to indicate which periods work for your schedule, and if you are selected then our staff will be in touch with you to set the exact dates.

NOTIFICATION?

Notifications for our upcoming applications will be sent out by August 5, 2022.

WHO CHOOSES THE RESIDENTS?

Residents are chosen by a selection committee, including Nicholson staff, community members, stakeholders, curators, and artists actively working in the arts community.

ARE MEALS SERVED?

No. However the studio space includes a full, eat-in kitchen with cooktop, micro/oven combo, full refrigerator and sink with disposal in your residence. In season, The Nicholson Project runs a large neighborhood garden. Residents are encouraged to be involved and share in the produce, depending on the time of year you are in residence.

IS THERE SOMEWHERE I CAN DO MY LAUNDRY?

There is a washer and dryer available on site for use anytime, free of charge.

Artists should be self-motivated so they can be productive in the relative isolation afforded by a residency, with a giving spirit that’s exemplified by a willingness to share insights with audiences about their work and processes. While in residence, artists are encouraged to engage with the local arts community; this could take the shape of a small-scale workshop or studio visit, or a public artist’s talk, exhibition, or performance, either virtually or in collaboration with one of the Foundation’s partner organizations.

Tusen Takk welcomes applications from both mid-career and established visual artists working in photography, printmaking, sculpture, painting, textiles, as well as creative writers and composers who have/are:

• The ability to produce a consistent body of high-quality work

• A dedication to their artistic practice with a desire to spend at least 30 hours a week in the studio

• The self-motivation needed to work alone. Unless the residency is to be a collaboration between two people, the vast majority of the time the resident will be living and working in solitude

• A willingness to engage audiences

• An openness to sharing thoughts on their work, their practice, and their processes through Tusen Takk’s online and printed publications

• Comfortable communicating with Tusen Takk’s English-speaking staff and audiences

• 21 or older

• US citizenship or the ability to obtain a US visa (if needed). Most international artists can come on a visitor visa, but certain countries do not participate in the visa waiver program. Since delays can occur, international applicants should be sure to check the visa appointment wait times. Upon offer of a residency, the Tusen Takk Foundation is able to provide letter(s) of invitation.

• Alumni Tusen Takk artists are welcome to reapply 5 years after their last residency

Please note that we are seeking applications from artists whose practice is based in the disciplines listed above, those best supported by our current facilities. At this time, we are not accepting applications from artists proposing to work primarily in movement, dance, performance, academic research, journalism/critique, or film (editing or production).

Marble House Project hosts one residency specifically for artists with children. In the application you will check which dates you are available and if choosing our family friendly residency, you may bring your children and partner. There is no fee for your children but if your partner is not a collaborator then there will be a small fee to cover food costs. No other residency sessions allow children.  

Residents are selected by committees of BMC alumni - those who have experienced BMC and are therefore most qualified to assess who would benefit from a BMC residency. Selections are made with close attention to forming multi-racial, intergenerational sessions that are also balanced in terms of gender, class, and relationship to institutional support. Applications include a bio, work plan, and work samples. No formal CV or references are required. The next application process will be for the 2022 season and will be open December 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022.

Applicants must be 25 years or older.

SFAI accepts applications from Individuals, Collaborations, and Families.

Collaborations: Collaborations are between two people. Preference is given to collaborators with a history of successfully working together, but new Collaborations will be considered. Only one application is required per Collaboration and applications must reflect the work of both members.

Families: Families are integrated into the annual International Thematic Residency, in July only.The Family Residency is for just one month each year, in July only. Applicants who are not parents / guardians of a child are not eligible for this program. Parent-artists are welcome to bring one or two children between the ages of 2 and 17 with them to the July Family Residency.

For the July Family Residency, we only accept applications from Individual parent-artists and Collaborations between parent-artists who are partners / spouses. This means either:

1) Only one parent / guardian is an artist and applies for a residency as an Individual, and their spouse / partner and up to two children can accompany them. OR 2) Both parents / guardians are artists who work together on a mutual project, apply for a joint residency and they can bring up to two children with them.

Disciplines: Our International Thematic Residency Program is open to all artistic disciplines (e.g., visual arts, writing, performance, new media, etc.) and other creative practices including, but not limited to, curation, design, architecture, and education. We strongly encourage applicants with interdisciplinary and non-traditional creative practices.

Education / Training: We do not require any particular level of education or training to apply. Our residency program is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists and creative practitioners who have a dedicated studio practice and professional demeanor.

Accessibility: SFAI is committed to accessibility as an integral aspect of both diversity and inclusivity, in all that we do. Read more about our commitment to Accessibility here.

Regional BIPOC Award: SFAI seeks to better support regional BIPOC artists through our Thematic Residency Program. Through the Regional BIPOC Award program, SFAI intends to award a $500 stipend to up to 28 regional BIPOC artists who are selected for a residency, starting with the 2023 thematic residency. In order to be eligible for this stipend program, applicants must:

Meet all the eligibility requirements listed above.

Self identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Color.

Be a resident of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Oklahoma.

Apply as an Individual. Collaborations and applicants to the Family Residency are not eligible for the stipend program.

Not be enrolled in school.

Indicate availability for any residency months other than July.

Applications are open via Slideroom from May 15 - July 15 each year for all residencies the following year. Applicants submit up to 10 work samples, an artist statement, and residency goals. 

Applications are scored by a rotating selection panel comprised of creative professionals and residencies are offered in early fall, based on the panel’s scores and recommendations with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.  

The Ucross Residency Program is open to visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, and performance artists, as well as collaborative teams. Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field; both mature and emerging artists of promise are welcome to apply.  

Fellows are chosen by a rotating panel of professionals in the arts and humanities. Final residency awards are at the discretion of Ucross. Only completed applications with the required two reference letters will be reviewed.

Ucross offers two open call deadlines for applications per year: March 1 for the following Fall Session (August to early December) and July 15 for the following Spring Session (February to early June).

RESIDENCY STRUCTURE & SESSION SCHEDULE

CCP offers four application-based residencies per year, one during each 3 month session.

Sessions are defined as follows:

• Session 1 (Winter): December – February (Deadline to apply JULY 1st)
• Session 2 (Spring): March – May (Deadline to apply OCTOBER 1st)
• Session 3 (Summer): June - August (Deadline apply JANUARY 1st)
• Session 4 (Fall): September – November (Deadline to apply APRIL 1st)

Duration: Artists applying may request a one or two week stay during these periods.

Community Engagement: One of the goals of our residency programs is engaging our local community in an exchange of ideas and techniques. Artists participating in any of CCP’s residencies will have the opportunity to conduct a studio talk or teach a workshop for CCP artists/members and other artists in the Norwalk community and greater New York metropolitan area. CCP will work with the artist to schedule and promote the additional programming through various outreach methods, including social media, to ensure a broad audience.

Edition Expectations: A print or set of prints created during the residency will be retained by CCP to be included in our print archive as a record of the artist’s time at CCP.

RESIDENCY APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply Online Here

Prepare the following materials ahead-of-time for submission via the online form:

• A detailed Project Proposal. Please be as specific as possible (500 word maximum). We want to know what you want to accomplish during your residency and how the opportunity to come to CCP with its facilities, expertise, and staff experience can benefit your project development and uniquely help grow your printmaking practice. Be forthright and clear about what you want to do and how we can help at a practical level.
• A Proposed Budget. See "Residency Costs" section below
• CV (2 page maximum) and Artist Bio (250 words)
• Seven-ten images of recent work related to your proposal (jpgs, 5MB max each), with an accompanying image checklist specifying Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions, and Edition
• Two professional references who can speak about your work, provide name, contact information, and relationship/association to you
• An application fee of $35 (use payment link above)

When the application is complete and fees received, the artist will receive an email indicating receipt. If you need additional information, please contact us at AIR@contemprints.org.

Interview: An interview will be requested of all artists who are accepted into the final round of decision-making. This interview will be conducted via Zoom with representatives of the AIR Committee. Decisions will be made within one month following the Application Due Date.