Eligibility

● Be 21+ years of age, showing a strong professional working history.  ● Stay for a minimum of three weeks to three months. ● Multiple disciplines are accepted, including but not limited to, sculpture, land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, socially engaged art, multidisciplinary art, installation, and performance. ● Small collaborative groups of two may apply with one designated lead. Collaboratives must combine shared professional experience into one resume with both artists listed.  ● International artists may apply. ● Alumni are welcome to reapply. ● Artists may be accompanied by a child or spouse with pre-approval and pending availability. ● Artists interested in other residency opportunities will need to submit a separate application and accompanying application fee.

Number of Participants

Up to ten residents at any given time.

Deadline

November 15, 2020 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 15, 2020 06:00 UTC

Duration

April 07, 2021 - October 22, 2021

Funding

• $5,000.00 stipend (monthly)

Costs

• $25.00 application fee

Facilities

Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Housing

Guest House, Kitchen, Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Meals

Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Exhibition, Group Dinners, Professional Development, Visiting Professionals

Disciplines

Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Digital Media, Fiber Arts, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Moving Image, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Performance Art, Public Art, Research, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The Franconia Fellowship supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists, and is open to local, national, and internationally based artists. We provide time, space, and resources for artists towards the development, production, and installation of their work. Franconia work facilities include: an outdoor 10,000 square-foot work pad and woodshop with dedicated equipment for sculptural fabrication; a shared flex space; a Skutt kiln with Zone 10 capability; and access to public spaces at Franconia Commons; including a café, gift shop, and exhibition space. ASSISTANCE ● Fellows receive a $5000 stipend to create a finished work to be installed or presented at Franconia Sculpture Park for up to two years ● Professional development opportunities such as: access to visiting curators; studio visits, field trips; public talks; workshops; and the potential to revisit Franconia as an alumni member ● Technical training ● Production Support by Emerging Artist Residents upon request.