INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES
© Kansas City Artists Coalition
WHY SHOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR COMFORTABLE STUDIO
to focus
to explore new experiences & new directions with your artwork
to network with other artists
to explore new media and new techniques
to put art & life in a new context
REASEARCH
www.artistcommunities.org/residencies.html
www.resartis.org
www.nyfa.org
Arts Calendar publication
College Art Association newsletters
Professional meetings related to your field
Review publication
DECIDING WHICH RESIDENCY IS BEST FOR YOU
availability of housing: amenities, roommates, laundry, meals
competitiveness
cost: travel, living, supplies, shipping expenses
location & travel
potential for exhibition
studio space & equipment: running water, windows
HOW TO APPLY
follow guidelines carefully
meet all deadlines: allow extra time for mailing materials internationally
create a proposal that takes advantage of what the residency offers
create a proposal that meets the mission of the organization
submit good quality images: see professional photography of artwork for more information
have positive and well written references
have someone who is not an artist read through your materials for comprehension
HOW TO PAY FOR IT
investigate costs: housing, studio rental, materials, shipping, meals
residency grants & funding: many residencies offer grants directly through the organization.
investigate alternative grants & funding { l.i.a.e.p. }
WHAT TO EXPECT
things will be different
there are other ways to do things
the materials and tools might be different
there will be a different pace and level of efficiency
there’s a good chance of having technical problems
WHAT TO TAKE
camera for documentation
conversion guides for metric system
language guide
medicines
music
passport
personal tools and materials for art (check with airlines and customs for restrictions)
phone cards and country codes for dialing internationally
safety equipment
sketchbooks & journals
travel guide
visa
work clothes
WHAT TO MAKE
your proposal should be realistic and attainable
take advantage of new opportunities: don’t box yourself in with your proposal
suit your work to the residency’s mission
try new materials and techniques
meet any requirements for exhibition or for the organization’s permanent collection