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Now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 residency!

Application can be found here http://tinyurl.com/ll5knp3 or by emailing [email protected]

Read here for relevant info:

40^th Street Artist-in-Residence Program

APPLICATION

Residency: September 1, 2015 - August 15, 2016

Application Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:59pm

We'll alert ALL applicants by Friday June 26, 2015.

Dear Applicant:

Thanks for your interest in the 40^th Street Artist-in-Residence Program. This letter describes the program and provides information on the application process.

Please read carefully.

The mission of the 40^th Street Artist-in-Residence Program is:

• To address the need for studio space in West Philadelphia by offering studios rent-free, on a rotating basis, to visual artists who reside in/are strongly affiliated with Philadelphia neighborhoods west of the Schuylkill River.

• To assist in the career growth of new and emerging artists and those whose work has not been recognized in mainstream venues.

• To enrich the 40^thStreet area by placing artists here and allowing them to share their talents with members of our community.

What you get and what you give:

If accepted, you will be given a studio space at either 4007 Chestnut Street or 4013 Chestnut Street beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 15, 2016. You will be encouraged to use that time to develop your own creative work. In exchange, you will be asked to share your talents with West Philadelphia through a minimum of 40 hours of outreach service over the course of the residency. Examples of outreach projects include a public installation, a workshop, or a class. You may work at a school, prison, hospital, nursing home, etc. Administrative and modest financial support will be provided. In addition, all residents will have opportunities to work together to plan group exhibitions. Monthly resident meetings (or fewer/more when necessary) will facilitate this while creating opportunities to foster community within the program. In addition to collaborating with your fellow residents, a student intern and a part-time facilitator will help to coordinate efforts, including outreach, gallery activities, publicity, maintenance, etc.

Eligibility

• You must be a new or emerging artist. This does not necessarily mean that you are a recent college graduate (though it’s fine if you are!). You can be any age, at any stage of life.

• You must be affiliated with West Philadelphia, meaning you live, work, volunteer, or create art here.

• Full time students may not apply.

• Former 40^th Street artists-in-residence may not apply.

• Groups may notapply, though collaborative duos may apply. Our studios cannot accommodate more than two artists at a time.

• Artists who have applied in the past and were not accepted may re-apply.

Important Notes:

Our sites are not live-in facilities. The studios are available at all times, but the buildings are shared; you must be considerate of other tenants. The spaces can accommodate a variety of creative activities, including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation art, photography, puppetry, and fiber art. The studios are too small for dance. Ceilings in most studios are high (approximately 12 feet in some areas); rooms range from 150-300 square feet. Some areas have ample natural light, while others do not. The studios are not furnished. The buildings have small back yards that may be used for assembling larger works, or as a place to exhibit sculpture. The spaces have ventilation, running water, and 120- volt AC outlets. However, the facilities will not accommodate highly toxic chemicals, welding, or very high-powered electrical equipment. Note also that within the spaces, there is open access to different work areas; we count on residents to show respect for others’ property and privacy.

To apply, please submit the attached application by Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:59pm to [email protected]. Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

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