Greetings all...I hope your summer is going well. As you know, I've been quite busy and am now gearing up to returning to the final edit of my book for publication sometime next year or early 2011. You'll be the first to know! Anyway, lately I've been getting dozens of letters from readers and the volume has gotten a bit out of hand. Although I love to hear from all of you and would love to write everyone back, I just might not be able to. So...keeping that in mind, if you have a burning question about grants, please first go to the GRANTS: FAQs label on my sidebar and that will hopefully lead you to some answers. I will do more FAQs soon about residencies and other issues too. Please try to use this site to search for what you are looking for before you ask me a question. I do appreciate hearing from you and love getting such lovely thank you notes, but as for grant questions, etc. try to utilize my site as best you can. Thanks so much! Mira
(WRITERS) Residency in Australia
The Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre is the oldest writers centre of its kind in Australia. They are dedicated to preserving the heritage value of the former home of leading Australian writer, Katharine Susannah Prichard, as well as helping and encouraging writers at all levels of the craft. The Centre is situated in the hills east of Perth, Western Australia. The residency program includes accomodation, salary, and access to all resources and facilities within the centre and writing community. Open to international applicants. Applications for Emerging Writer-in-Residence and Regional Writer-in-Residence close Friday 28 August 2009. For more information please visit: http://www.kspf.iinet.net.au/residency_program.html. Phone/Fax: +61 08 9294 1872 Email: kspf@iinet.net.au
(ALL) Residency at Fruitlands Museum
The Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massacusetts seeks contemporary artists whose work compliments the collections and landscape. The resident artist participates in a season long study of the museum as reflected in their artwork. Any artist may apply, including those who work includes poetry, painting, fabric, pottery, sculpture, music & sound, new media and site specific installations. The goal of the program is to bring fresh perspectives to explore the major themes of the institution heritage, art and nature. The artist-in-residence program brings contemporary interpretations to aspects of our collections and landscape, solely at the discretion and inspiration of the artist through their medium. Artists do not live on site and the program seeks artists who live within the greater Boston metro area.
* The Museum provides the artist with: access to the site and collections
* an honorarium
* publicity for public events, programs and exhibit opening event
* exhibition space
* The artist provides the museum with: the artist is on-site on a flexible but regular basis doing their work
* the artist participates in a series of public programs
* previous works and selected works created by the artist during the residency are available for exhibit
* a piece of art created during the program will become a part of the museum collection
For more information, please visit the website: http://www.fruitlands.org/artist-in-residence
Deadline: November 15th, 2009.
(ALL) Millay Colony for the Arts
Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York: Residencies provide work space, meals, and sleeping accommodations for qualified writers, composers, and visual artists for a period of one month. The Colony can accommodate six artists monthly; its main building is fully accessible and includes two work/living spaces. Samples of work must accompany applications. See the website for further information. There is a $35 application fee. E-Mail Address: apply@millaycolony.org
Website: www.millaycolony.org/apply. Application Deadline: October 1, 2009.
***By the way, this is a great residency in particular for disabled artists, as they have a state of the art accessible building.
(WRITERS) International Retreat for Writers at Hawthornden Castle
The retreat offers residencies of four weeks for five published creative writers (novelists, poets, playwrights) at a time. Residencies, which include room and board, are scheduled in spring, summer, and fall. Write for further information and application. Hawthornden Castle, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1EG, Scotland. Application Deadline: September 30, 2009.
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EMERGENCY FUNDING, RESIDENCIES AND GRANTS
(ARTISTS & WRITERS) Emergency Relief ResidencySANTA FE ARTS INSTITUTE (SFAI) EMERGENCY FUNDS: SFAI has instituted an ongoing Emergency Relief Residency to provide residencies for artists and writers whose lives and work are compromised by domestic strife, political upheaval or natural disasters. Residencies are by application only. In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, SFAI is ready to make available its facility to artists, writers and crafts people who lost homes, studios, art work or jobs. For more info, go to: http://www.sfai.org/applications.html
(ARTISTS & WRITERS) Residency in Santa Fe
Besides their emergency residencies, the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) also conducts a bi-annual competitive selection process for artist and writer residencies that focuses on the professional experience of the artist, the quality of their past work, and their potential to have a productive residency at SFAI. Residents are housed in handsomely appointed rooms with private baths and are provided with beautiful, well-lit studio spaces, allowing them to pursue creative projects without interruption. The overall physical layout of the residency space encourages daily interaction and fosters communication among residents from all over the world. The length of SFAI Residencies varies from one month (minimum) to three months (maximum). Deadline: December 31, 2009. SFAI offers generous financial aid packages in the form of need-based scholarships and scholarships so check their website for details.
(TRANSLATORS) Witter Bynner Poetry Translation Residency
The SFAI, in conjunction with the Witter Bynner Foundation, offers two poetry translator residencies per year. The residencies are open to both published and emerging poetry translators and include stipends to subsidized transportation and accommodations and a modest living stipend. This residency is for one month.
Deadline for Witter Bynner Poetry Translation Residency: December 31, 2009.
For more information on SFAI's Residency program, please contact Residency Director Michelle Laflamme-Childs at (505) 424-5050 or mchilds@sfai.org or visit the website at: http://www.sfai.org/applications.html
(AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS) Emerging Artist Grants
The Ian Potter Cultural Trust seeks to encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. The Trust makes grants of up to $7,000 to early career artists practising in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, the media, literature, design, community arts and other areas. The Trust was established by The Ian Potter Foundation in 1993 to enable individual artists of exceptional talent to be given support to undertake professional development overseas, including postgraduate study. The Trust is distinctive in both scale and breadth, and unmatched in Australia. http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au/ Oct. 1 2009 deadline.
(CANADIAN WRITERS) Emergency Grants
The Writer's Trust Woodcock Fund/ Emergency Grants: Provides emergency funding for established Canadian writers in mid-project who are facing financial crisis. Since its inception, the Woodcock Fund has supported 103 Canadian writers in financial difficulty. For more information visit the website at: http://www.writerstrust.com or contact James Davies, Senior Program Manager, Phone: 416.504.8222 x 245. Email: jdavies@writerstrust.com
(QUILTERS) National Quilting Association Grants
Through its annual grant program, National Quilting Association provides financial support for organizations and individuals in education, research and outreach. Projects within the following interests will be considered: Education of quilt-makers, original research into the historical documentation of quilts, quilt-makers and subjects related to quilt-making, research on the social history related to quilts, outreach to the community through the art of quilt-making. Download application from website: http://nqaquilts.org/grantprogram.php
Deadline: October, 15, 2009.
(MUSICIANS & COMPOSERS) Emergency Grants
Sweet Relief: sweetrelief.org gives emergency funding to musicians, songwriters, vocalists, composers, arrangers and instrumentalists in need. Candidacy for assistance depends, among other factors, on the availability of funds and the number of eligible applicants, along with the following criteria:
1. The applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions. The term "Musician" includes vocalists, songwriters, composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists.
2. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Sweet Relief may request tax returns, bank statements, and/or any other information deemed necessary to verify such need.
3. Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians the applicant must have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry (i.e. a survival job). A diagnosis by a medical doctor, or hospital or medical bills indicating such condition, must be provided.
4. Our grants for older musicians provide short-term assistance for basic needs.
Any individual who does not meet these criteria but believes himself or herself to be eligible for assistance may request an application for a grant by providing a written explanation as to why the Grant Committee should make an exception to the above policies. You may call 714-846-3030 or (toll free) 888-955-7880 or fax 626-792-2899 for more information or visit the website at: http://www.sweetrelief.org.
***Also, check out these other websites when seeking emergency funding for musicians and composers: http://www.singers.org/ and http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES IN BALI, GREECE AND MORE!
(ALL DISCIPLINES) Residency in BaliThe Bali Purnati Center for the Arts in Indonesia offers up to twelve artist residencies twice a year (three months each spring and fall) to artists in a variety of disciplines. Eligible fields include performing, visual arts, written word, music and film. The foundation seeks to support early stage development of ground-breaking works fusing original stories and traditions in Asia with contemporary artistic vision. For more info, write: info@balipurnati.com or visit the website at: http://www.balipurnati.com. The cost is approximately $35 a day, which includes food, lodging and studio space. The next deadline is in July but please check website for details.
(ALL DISCIPLINES) Residency in Australia
Art in Motion Residency: Calling Artists interested in time and space for two weeks to a month in Australia. Deadline is August 1, 2009, for 2009-2010 residencies. This will be a time of creative space on farm land on the mid-north coast of Australia which is one of the holiday destinations for Sydneysiders in the summer months. Facing the spectacular views of the lake this is a space to feel free enough to focus on whatever project you aspire to as an artist. The retreat exists to allow artists time to work without distractions. Located in a rural area, and there is no public interaction (rules prohibiting anyone from interrupting artists in their studios between 9:00 and 5:00). Payment (payment of actual expenses), one artist per residency can simply come for free. Scholarship funded by the local community. Open to artists from all nations, artists are requested to send in documentation, a curriculum vitae, a motivation and a necessary a project proposal. Please contact the website for more information on scholarships and application guidelines: http://www.artinmotion.com.au/residency.htm or contact: Karen (0408) 118-648, email: artinmotion@bigpond.com or write: PO Box 155, Berowra 2081 NSW, AUSTRALIA
(ALL DISCIPLINES) Yaddo Residency
Yaddo Residency in Saratoga Springs, New York: Residencies for creative artists working at a professional level in their field and repeat residencies permitted. Five week residencies take place year-round. Yaddo provides housing, meals, studios, travel assistance and materials stipend. $20 application fee. All facilities are accessible. Accommodations can be made for artists with hearing or vision impairments. For more information, write: Yaddo, PO Box 395, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or call: 518/584-0746, email: yaddo@yaddo.org or visit the website: http://www.yaddo.org. The next deadline is August 1, 2009, but please double check with the website to make sure. ***A word to the wise: like MacDowell, this residency is more appropriate for mid-career to established artists and less for emerging ones.
(DANCE/PERFORMING ARTS) Residency in Greece
KINITIRAS DANCE SPECTACLE was founded in 1996. Since then, Kinitiras has a continuous presence in the field of dance-theatre focusing on the theatrical character of dance. The company is working based on the theories of Rudolf Laban, Augusto Boal and Devised Theatre Co. KINITIRAS has recently started a residency program for dancers, so please check their website for more details: www.kinitiras.com.
URGENT DEADLINES FOR RESIDENCIES: PRAGUE, AUSTRALIA, IRELAND, SPAIN AND VERMONT
(A) PRINTMAKING Residency at Cló, Donegal, Ireland
When: July/August, 2009
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Cló is offering a 3 week residency for an experienced printmaker specialising in lithography during July / August 2009 in exchange for teaching a 5 day course at Cló’s workshop. Cló is located in the heart of the Gaeltacht (Gaelic language speaking region) and is nestled in a picturesque location at the foot of mount Errigal (Donegal’s highest mountain). For further information and application form please contact: Marjorie Doohan at; cloceardlann@eircom.net or +353 (0)7491-62800. www.clo.ie
(ALL) SymbioticA: Call for Expressions of Interest
ART AND ECOLOGY PROJECTS
“Adaptation residencies” in Mandurah, Western Australia
Deadline: March 31st, 2009
Lake Clifton, situated in one of the fastest growing Australian regional cities is home of one of the last remaining colonies of the very slow growing Thrombolites (or ‘living rocks’). The uniqueness and fragile existence of the Lake’s thrombolite reef is surrounded by a rich and varied historical, cultural and natural ecology. Adaptation presents an exceptional opportunity for artists to engage with a number of potential narratives. Projects may engage with a variety of topics including the historical importance of the thrombolites in evolution, the areas cultural history, the contradictory nature of human activity and ecology, global warming and its effects, developmental impacts, evolution of animal species and bioprospecting.
Residencies offered in: visual arts, sound art, music, literature, performance, biological arts, ecological arts, tactical media, community and participatory arts.
SymbioticA are actively pursuing funds for residencies, however additional project funding should be sought by the successful Adaptation resident. SymbioticA will assist in generating grant applications. For further information go to www.symbiotica.uwa.edu.au/adaptation
Potential residents are encouraged to discuss their project in advance with Amanda Alderson, SymbioticA Project Officer:m amanda@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au or (08) 6488 5583. Download the application form from www.symbiotica.uwa.edu.au/adaptation
Submit your applications electronically to amanda@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au or via mail to SymbioticA, School of Anatomy & Human Biology, M309, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009.
(MEDIA ARTISTS) CIANT LAB 2009 Arts Research Residencies in Prague
Where: CIANT, Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Media artists from the Czech Republic and beyond, are invited to apply for a three-month arts research residency at CIANT LAB in Prague, Czech Republic, between April to end of 2009. The deadline for applications is Friday the 3rd of April 2009.
Artists are offered a media laboratory space, a payment of 1000 EUR per month and access to lab equipment and technical support. The emphasis for this residency is on collaborative research and development in the field of networked/distributed performance. Presently, two positions are on offer:
A. Area of 3D modeling (3ds MAX), avatar creation and integration with motion capture systems driven virtual environments,
B. Area of interactive sound creation (max/MSP, PD, etc.).
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To apply please provide the following:
- Project description, Artist Statement and CV
- Supporting materials/documentation of previous work.
Please send your application to: CIANT (Attn: Pavel Sedlak, Vice-Director), Kubelikova 27, 13000 Prague, Czech Republic. Applications via email will be accepted but must have the Subject: "CIANT LAB 2009 Residency Application".
For more information about this opportunity and application process please email sedlak@ciant.cz.
(A) VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY
Mex-Am Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center
Deadline: April 1st, 2009
Vermont Studio Center is pleased to announce the Sixteenth Annual Mex-Am Artist Fellowship Competition, sponsored by the Mex-Am Cultural Foundation. For 2009/2010, one outstanding mid-career visual artist will be selected for a month-long VSC Residency by a distinguished independent jury.
Mex-Am Fellowship Winners receive: 4-week VSC Residency, Private studio space, Housing/Food, Round-trip air travel, Stipend
Applications must be received by April 1, 2009. For instructions on how to apply and an application, please visit www.vermontstudiocenter.org/mex-am-mexican-fellowships/. For more information, contact Vermont Studio Center at 802-635-2727 or info@vermontstudiocenter.org.
(A) VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS RESIDENCY IN SPAIN
Can Serrat Visual Art's Full Stipend - April Call for Applicants.
Barcelona, Spain
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Can Serrat is pleased to announce our Full Stipend for artists for the Year 2009 - 10.
The residency is open to artists in all fields regardless of nationality or age.
Candidates are asked to e-mail:
Visual documentation of recent work (10 jpg images).
Cover letter introducing yourself and stating preferred residency months.
Curriculum Vitae
A short summary of the project/work planned for the residency period.
Please, e-mail applications to stipend@canserrat.org.
Please, don't send applications by mail unless you have to send a video.
*There is no official application form.
Applications must be received by the 30th of April, 2009.
The selected Artist will be notified in late May, 2009.
The selected Artist will be provided with living/working space and meals for a one month period and the opportunity to give a presentation at the centre.
- Travel expenses and other incidentals are not covered by the stipend award.
- All applicants for the full stipend will automatically also be considered for a support stipend.
- Stipends are available to the recipient for one year.