Eligibility

-Be at least 21 years old or older; -Be a U.S. based artist or artist collaboration; -Be able to pass a criminal background screening in compliance with Zócalo Apartments housing guidelines; -Be fully committed and available to live in the provided housing throughout the duration of the residency term. The ideal candidates for this program are open-minded, multifaceted, progressive artists who are self-directed, motivated, and passionate about creating new work and engaging community throughout that process. They are excited about interacting with the Zócalo and Spring Branch community and working closely with fellow residents and staff. This residency is an opportunity for visual artists and interdisciplinary creatives to make a difference through their craft. Zócalo AiR warmly welcomes all eligible persons regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Number of Participants

Each year three artists are selected for two 6 months and a single full-year term. Two artists live on campus at any given time.

Deadline

October 26, 2020 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 16, 2020 06:00 UTC

Duration

April 01, 2021 - March 27, 2022

Funding

• $250.00 stipend (monthly)

Costs

• $10.00 application fee

Facilities

Co-Working, Installation Space

Housing

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

Meals

Coffee

Public Programs

Community Engagement

Disciplines

Activists, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Collective, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Curatorial, Dance, Digital Media, Fiber Arts, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Intervention, Land Art, Makers, Multimedia, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Public Art, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts

Languages

English, Spanish

Program Description

Zócalo Artist-in-Residency program is committed to building community through dynamic art & ideas by encouraging the interaction between artists and community. With community-engagement and creative placemaking values at its core, Zócalo Artist Residency is seeking three artists with an interest in deepening or developing a community-engaged practice. Located on the beautiful residential campus of Zócalo Apartments in the Spring Branch area of Houston, Texas, a single one-year and two six-month residencies are offered each annual cycle. Applicants chosen by a rotating selection panel of local artists, curators, and arts administrators are granted free housing in a private apartment studio, a $250 monthly working stipend, need-based project funding, and hands-on support from full time staff.