Open Call

2019 CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE OPEN CALL

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

No Funding
Free / No Costs
Omaha, United States

Eligibility

Residency opportunities are open to national and international arts professionals 21+ years of age, showing a strong professional working history. Bemis Center welcomes internationally based arts professionals to apply. A working knowledge of English is helpful for international artists, as an interpreter will not be provided. For more information regarding international applications, please visit bemiscenter.org/apply. Students enrolled in an academic program during the time of requested residency are not eligible to apply. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and disability.

Number of Participants

The Curator-in-Residence studio is for single occupancy only; Bemis Center is unable to accommodate partners, children, and pets at this time.

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

January 01, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Co-Working, Desk Space, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Housing

Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Bathroom, Private Housing, Private Room

Meals

No meals

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Exhibition, Mentors, Open Studios, Performances, Professional Development, Readings, Round Tables, Schools, Self-Directed, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Curatorial

Languages

English

Program Description

Beginning January 2019, the successful candidate will participate in a one-year fully subsidized live/work residency as part of Bemis Center’s acclaimed Artist-in-Residence Program. S/he will originate and present three exhibitions and related public programs inclusive of local and national artists. The Curator-in-Residence will work alongside residency and curatorial staff and actively contribute to the overall vision of Bemis Center’s renowned exhibition program. As a residency, the Curator-in-Residence will have the space and freedom to work on research and curatorial projects independent of his/her exhibitions at Bemis. The selected Curator-in-Residence will receive an annual amount of $36,600, which includes a monthly residency stipend, a travel/research transportation allowance, and a curatorial honorarium. The selected Curator-in-Residence will be offered a relocation allowance up to $2,000. For additional application details, please visit bemiscenter.org/apply.

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