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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Activated: 04/01/2023 Deadline: 08/01/2023 |
| Call Summary New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park seeks artists to take part in our residency program! We pose this challenge to our artists: look at New Bedford as a source of inspiration for their work. Possibilities can include, but are not limited to history, heritage, ecology, identity, and historic preservation. This residency is for artists that wish to engage with our collective stories, community, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Visit www.nps.gov/nebe to learn more about us and our mission. Art should be accessible to all people. It is the artist’s role to act as a catalyst for both inspiration and radical inclusion. During the residency, in addition to maintaining open studio hours, artists will offer two types of public programs. The programs can be workshops, talks, demonstrations or other programs. Park staff are available to help artists brainstorm, help, and install program ideas. The events should occur on AHA! Nights (http://www.ahanewbedford.org/), weekends, or school vacation days. All events will be free and open to the public. |
| Budget Description Artists will receive three monthly installments of $833.33 over three months, totaling $2,500 for the residency. Please note: housing is not included in this residency. |
| Project Description This call is for Artist Residencies that will take place in 2024. We will select up to four artists to complete residencies during the following times in 2024: January-March; April-June; July-September; October-December. Please specify on your application your primary and secondary time preferences. Our program is distinguished by the distinctive opportunities we offer participants: a $2,500 stipend, both studio and exhibition space, personalized professional development, promotional support and supplies. Applications are competitive, and only one resident will be selected per session. In the application, artists should be sure to outline the scope of their prior work, the role of the residency program in further developing their work, how New Bedford will serve as a source of inspiration, and their plan for public engagement. Strongest consideration will be given to artists who engage with all the components of our residency program. We especially encourage graduate and professional artists living in New Bedford to apply. |
| Eligibility Housing is NOT included in this residency. All artists must provide their own housing for the three-month residency. All artists are encouraged to apply, including student and professional artists. Teams of artists may apply, but please note that the stipend remains the same for the three month residency. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 1 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 5 Artist Statement: 300 word maximum Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum Artists must include a clear description on how they will use New Bedford as a source for inspiration and how they plan to engage with the public through their project/artwork. If this is not clearly addressed in the letter of interest, the artist may be ineligible for selection. References: 3 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Selections will be made in September 2023; all artists will be contacted via email no later than October 1, 2023. The applications will be rated and paneled by a combination of former Artists-in-Residence and local art professionals. |
| Selection Criteria Highest consideration will be given to artists based in New England, proposals that contain clearly articulated public engagement, and proposals that respond directly to this call. Applications/Proposals will be judged on the following: 1. Uniqueness of Proposal - Based on initial concepts, is there evidence that the proposed work is likely to be unique to the residency? 2. Appropriate Residency - Can the artist work within the limitations of our site, building, and program? 3. Artistic Merit - Artistic maturity, quality, and technical ability as demonstrated in applicant's portfolio. 4. Public Engagement - How does the artist plan to engage our visitors and our community at large? |
| Additional Resources |
| https://www.nps.gov/nebe/index.htm |
| Contact Information |
| Lindsay Compton Artist in Residence and Youth Programs Coordinator 33 William St New Bedford MA 02740 United States lindsay_compton@nps.gov 508-996-4095 |
| Submission Instructions |
