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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Artists working in various printmaking techniques, photo-processes, book arts and digital media including video production can apply to become an Artist-in-Residence at Kala Art Institute. Residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Artists who apply for residency should be familiar with at least one of the media offered at Kala. Considerations for acceptance are conceptual creativity and technical knowledge. Kala encourages use of both traditional and new technologies, and their admixture.
Resident artists receive 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop and/or electronic media center, individual storage space, possible exposure on Kala's website and in other exhibitions at Kala or outside exhibition spaces, and participation in a vital, international artistic community. Artists also receive a 20% discount on classes and private tutoring offered by Kala.
Please note that this is a studio residency only; housing is not included. Artists are responsible for finding their own housing.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The Kala AIR application is now online at kala.slideroom.com. Hardcopy and email submissions are no longer accepted. Applications are reviewed three times per year: March 15, July 15, and October 15. Artists may apply for 1-, 2-, or 3-month residencies, and must specify the desired residency length in the application. 6-month residencies also exist, but are only available to continuing and returning Artists-in-Residence who have completed a 3 month residency.
Application deadlines:
March 15
residencies starting in April, May, June, July, or August
July 15
residencies starting in August, September, October, November,
or December
October 15
residencies starting in November, December, January, February, or
March
Application Materials
-Completed application questions
-Artist resumé or CV
-Work samples, up to 10 images and/or 10 minutes of
video
Apply online at kala.slideroom.com.
For more information, e-mail kalaair@kala.org.
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IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM
You will find out if you have been accepted approximately two weeks after the application deadline. Kala's Studio Managers sometimes require the artist to complete certain classes or technical tutorials before beginning the residency. If this is the case, the artist is given a list of the classes/tutorials required. At this point the artist may accept or reject the offer of a residency.
If the residency offer is accepted, the artist completes the required conditions within a reasonable time frameif needed (approximately 2 months), signs the residency contract, and pays a $100 security deposit and the first month's fee. The Studio and EMC Managers give the artist studio/equipment orientations.
DURING THE RESIDENCY
Residents should
feel free to bring up any concerns with any of the staff. If we
can't help with your concern, we will direct you to someone who can.
CONTRACT RATES
These below-market rates are made possible through generous donations from foundations and individuals. Rates are effective September 2012.
1) 1, 2, or 3 Month Part Time Contract: $285 per month
– 3 days per week studio access
– donation of one sample of work done at Kala
2) 1, 2, or 3 Month Full Time Contract: $425 per month
– 4 to 7 days per week studio access
– donation of one sample of work done at Kala
3) 6 Month Part Time Contract: $210 per month
– 3 days per week studio access
– available only to artists-in-residence who have completed 3 months
of residency
– donation of one print to Kala's Archive per 6 month period; maximum
two prints per year
4) 6 Month Contract - Full Time: $350 per month
– 4 to 7 days per week studio access
– available only to artists-in-residence who have completed 3 months
of residency
– donation of one print to Kala's Archive per 6 month period; maximum
two prints per year
5) Collaborative Residencies:
For artists working collaboratively, we have created a 1+ residency rate, which is 1.5x the 1 person rate:
– Short Term (1-3 month) contract: $425 for part time access (3 days/week) and $635/mo for full time access (4-7 days/week).
– Long Term (6 month) contract: $315 for part time access (3 days/week) and $525 for full time access (4-7 days/week).
Note: Only one storage unit (cubby and drawer) and one key is allotted for a collaborative residency to the lead artist in the pair.
6) Emerging AIR Program
For artists who have graduated from a BA, BFA, or MFA program in the last 12 months, Kala is pleased to provide a discounted residency rate to artists for one year after graduation.
Rates are $210 per month for a part time 1, 2, or 3 month contract, and $395 per month for a full time contract.
7) Senior AIR Program
Senior artists will be considered for our Senior Artist-In-Residence Program, which provides a $25 per month discount on all residency rates.
6) Single-day rate
(available to former artists-in-residence only)
$100 per day (no storage space)
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SPACES
We have two 125 square foot individual project spaces in our gallery facility. The project spaces are $150 per month for Kala AIRs and are accessible 24 hours per day. These studios facilitate the need of artist to complete a specific project which requires a private studio within Kala's active artist community. Applicants have an opportunity to indicate whether they would like to add a project space to their residency. Availabiliy is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Size of Studios
Studio 1: 124 sqf
Studio 2: 126 sqf
Rent
Current AIR: $150/month
Fellowship Artists: Free
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