Eligibility

Bemis residency opportunities are open to national and international artists 21+ years of age showing a strong professional working history. A variety of disciplines are accepted including, but not limited to, visual arts, media/new genre, performance, architecture, film/video, literature, interdisciplinary arts, music composition, and choreography. Artists enrolled in an academic program during the time of the residency opportunity are not eligible to apply. Bemis welcomes internationally based artists to apply. Working knowledge of English is helpful for international artists as an interpreter will not be provided. 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. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Residency Program Manager.

Number of Participants

Small collaborative groups are eligible to apply. Please note, if selected, Bemis Center is only able to accommodate two members of a collaborative group to attend the residency and live on-site.

Deadline

August 31, 2019 10:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 31, 2019 11:00 UTC

Duration

September 16, 2020 - November 13, 2020

Funding

• $750.00 travel budget
• $1,000.00 stipend (monthly)

Costs

• $40.00 application fee

Facilities

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

Housing

Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Bathroom, Private Room

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Discussion, Group Dinners, Open Studios, Performances, Professional Development, Self-Directed, Visiting Professionals

Disciplines

Activists, Animation, Augmented Reality, Ballet, Book Arts, Ceramics, Choreography, Cinematography, Collective, Composers, Conceptual Art, Dance, Design, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Film, Glass, Illustration, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Literature, Makers, Metalsmith, Mixed Reality, Moving Image, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Opera, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Scientists, Sculpture, Singing, Sound Art, Textile, Thinkers, Video Art, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

For nearly four decades, Bemis Center’s core mission has been to provide artists from around the world dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work across conceptual, material, performative, and social practices. The independently driven atmosphere and communal environment encourage creative growth, experimentation, confrontation of challenges, and cultivation of new ideas. To date, nearly 900 artists have participated in the residency program. Bemis offers artists-in-residence unmatched technical guidance, access to interns, and an established network of resources. Participants have the opportunity to create networks, collaborate, and share their work with fellow artists-in-residence, organizational partners, and the public. Bemis Center is also currently building an alumni program that will further extend ongoing artist support.