New York Art Residency & Studios Foundation

2016 SEASON I & II (January - June) INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDELINES For U.S.-BASED APPLICANTS Only The NARS Foundation International Artist Residency Program provides national and international artists with the opportunity to produce new work while engaging with the vibrant arts community in New York City. Artists-inresidence have 24/7 access to NARS facilities including an individual studio space ranging in size from 280 sq. ft. to 325 sq. ft. in our diverse artist community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and various professional development programs. As a studio based residency, the focus is on practice within the studio and the experimentation and exploration that results from creating new work. Residency artists benefit from our community driven program and the ongoing dialogue between fellow residency artists and also have the advantage of working alongside emerging and established NYC based artists in our studio facilities. Residents have an opportunity to share and present their work through artist talks, workshops, and lectures and receive studio visits by prominent New York City curators, critics and gallerists. Connections formed during studio visits have resulted in future exhibition opportunities and collaborations for artists after they have finished their residency at NARS. The residency program culminates in a group exhibition at the NARS Foundation Gallery and/or an Open Studio event that is open to the general public. The NARS Foundation continues to promote Residency Alumni once the residency program has been completed through social media and the NARS website. Future exhibitions will also be hosted offsite which will include work by current Residents and Alumni. If you are an international artist residing in the US, you are eligible to apply as a US Based applicant. Please use the US Based Application form. Please refer to our FAQs page, below, if you have any questions about the application process or are uncertain of which application to use. ARTIST RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP for U.S.-BASED APPLICANTS: NARS currently offers three-month Full and Partial Fellowship residencies to U.S.-based applicants for 2016 Season I (January – March, 2016) & Season II (April – June, 2016). PROGRAM FEES FOR US Based APPLICANTS: NARS International Artist Residency Program awards Full and Partial Residential Fellowships for three months for artists who are based in the U.S. A Full Fellowship covers the entire cost of the residency program. Artists who receive the Partial Fellowship are responsible for a program fee of $1,050 which can be paid in monthly installments. On the application form, please indicate whether you wish to be considered for both the Full and Partial Fellowships or only the Full Residency Fellowship. The studio is a work space only. Artists who need additional funding and support for partial fellowships, travel, materials and accommodations should apply to other sources. ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are currently based in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Applicants do not have to be citizens or permanent residents. However, they must already be legally residing in the U.S. and be able to provide a current U.S. mailing address. All information provided on the application form, C.V. and support materials must be in English. Applicants may not hold concurrent appointments at other residency programs during the term of their residency at the NARS Foundation. If selected into the program, the applicant is expected to start the program for the season that he/she is selected. Deferment is not an option for U.S.-Based applicants. Students are not eligible. 201 46th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 1, 2015 before 11:59PM EST. Applicants will not be able to access the application past that the deadline. APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $35 (US) is required with each application. Payment must be submitted via credit card through the online application form. Once you complete your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page and a link to pay your application fee which must be paid at the time of submitting the form. The application fee must be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to re log-in to access the payment page again. DO NOT mail checks, cash or send money via Western Union, Money Gram, Postal Money Gram to the NARS Foundation office. NOTIFICATION: Notifications of the results will be sent via e-mail within six weeks of the October 1 deadline. The e-mail address listed on the application form will be used to send out notifications. Please be sure that it is a valid account that you check regularly. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must apply using our online application form. Please review the application requirements listed below before beginning your application. Note that there are two separate applications for US-Based and International artists. It is advised that all applicants create a log-in to be able partially complete the form and return to finish it at a later date. Before submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you will be able to review your form and return to edit or delete your uploaded files as needed. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to access your form again. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application form has been successfully submitted. I.

NAME OF APPLICANT & CONTACT INFORMATION: Applicants must provide a current address and a valid e-mail address. The e-mail address provided will be used to send out the final notification letter. Collaboration: Applicants who wish to apply as collaborators need only submit one application form and application fee. One member of the collaborative team must be selected as the main applicant; their contact information will be used for all preliminary correspondence and notification. If the collaboration consists of more than two people, please contact us directly in order to proceed with your application.

II. C.V.: A copy of your most up to date CV should be uploaded in either Word or PDF format. Name your CV file “Artist’s Last Name_ Artist’s First Name.doc/pdf” The collaborating partner’s information and CV must also be submitted. III.

RESIDENCY PROPOSAL/GOALS & ARTIST STATEMENT: Applicants will be required to write two brief statements that detail: the proposed residency project or activities (400 words max) and a description of their artistic practice (400 words).

IV. WORK SAMPLE: Artists may upload up to 10 images or video links of their recent work. Images should be in JPEG format no larger than 1000 pixels on any side @ 72 dpi. Videos should be linked to YouTube, Vimeo, or the artist’s website. Format each jpeg file name as “Artist’s last name_Artist’s first name_1.jpg,” “Artist’s last name_ Artist’s first name_2.jpg,” etc. V. WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Each uploaded image or video link must be accompanied by a corresponding Work Sample Description which lists the Title, Year, Medium, Dimensions of the artwork. PLEASE NOTE: Applications containing images and documents that are not labeled or uploaded according to the guidelines above will NOT be reviewed. Images will not be accepted by email. 201 46th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL: Support materials such as reviews or catalogues are optional. Artists may upload up to three scanned copies of support documents. NON-DISCRIMINATION: The program encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin in its admission policies.

FAQs Application and Submission Guidelines What is the final deadline for submitting my online application form? All applications must be electronically submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 1, 2015. Late submissions will not be accepted. Can I mail a hard copy of my application materials to the NARS office? No, hard copy submissions will not be accepted. The application must be completed and submitted through the online form. I am currently residing abroad but I am a US citizen with a valid address in the US. Should I apply using the International or US Based artist Application? If you are US citizen with an address in the United States, you may apply using the US-Based Artist Application. Please be sure to list your US address as your permanent address when filling out your application. I am an artist with foreign citizenship but am currently living in the US. Should I apply using the International or US Based Artist Application? International artists who are based in the United States and have a US address may apply using a U.S. Based application. You must have a current US address at the time of applying in order to apply using the U.S. Based application. I have video samples as well as jpegs of my work. Can I submit samples of both? On the application form, applicants may select from one of three submission options. You may upload up to 10 images or video links from your personal site or video hosting sites (such as vimeo, flickr or youtube) of your recent work. You can upload any combination totaling 10. Are MFA candidates and current students eligible for participation in the NARS Residency Program? No, students are not eligible to apply. I am currently a student but will have graduated by the beginning of the Residency Term. Am I eligible to apply? Yes, current students who will have graduated by the beginning of the Residency term are eligible to apply. I am active in my artistic practice but I do not have an extensive history of exhibiting or selling work. Am I eligible to apply? Yes, we would encourage you to apply. The NARS International Residency Program strives to offer professional development opportunities for artists who would benefit from exposure, dialogue with an artistic community, and a change of environment.

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Can I work on my application form and then return to complete it at a later date? Yes, creating a login account will enable you to complete the form in several sessions. However, each page must be completely filled out before you are able to proceed to the next page. I just submitted my application but I want to return to it and make an edit. Is this possible? Once your application is submitted, you will not be able to return to the form or change any submitted information. The application fee must also be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to re log-in to access the payment page again. Will I receive confirmation that my application has been received? Yes, applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application form and application fee have been received. Application Fees How do I pay the application fee? Payment must be submitted online via credit card through the online application form system. After you complete and submit your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page and a link to pay your application fee. The application fee must be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to re login to access the payment page again. Program Fees What is the cost of the NARS Foundation International Artist Residency? US-Based artists who receive the Partial Fellowship are responsible for a program fee of $1,050 which can be broken down into monthly installments. The Full Fellowship covers the entire cost of the residency program. Are all applicants eligible to receive Fellowships? All US-Based artists are eligible to receive Full and Partial Fellowships to assist with the cost of the program fee. International artists are not eligible for a Fellowship at this time. Does NARS offer resources to fund the cost of the residency? NARS may be able to assist in locating potential financial resources and grants. However, the artist will be responsible for covering the cost of the residency and will have to secure the funding on their own. Program Description What are the residency terms dates for 2016 Season I and Season II? 2016 Season I spans from January – March, 2016 and Season II spans from April – June, 2016. Applicants must be available for the full three-month residency period. What is the size of the studio space? The NARS residency offers a 280 - 325 sq foot studio space. What sort of opportunities will I have to present my work to the public during my residency term? There will be several opportunities to introduce and share your work Artist Talks, workshops, and public programs. The residency program culminates either in a group exhibition at the NARS Foundation Gallery and/or an Open Studio event that is open to the general public. How many studio visits will I expect to receive during my residency? On average, residency artists will receive 2 -3 studio visits a month by curators, critics, art historians and

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Is the studio a work/live space or will I need to find accommodations when relocating to New York? The studio is a workspace only. Artists are responsible for their own housing. Those who may need additional funding and support for housing accommodations should apply to other supplemental sources. Will I have to cover the cost of travel? The artist will be responsible for covering any travel expenses. I work with film / photography / clay / wood. Are there facilities and equipment within the NARS studios to work with these materials? There are no special facilities or equipment provided by NARS. We offer a 24/7 accessible studio space with a worktable, chair and internet access. The artist will be responsible for providing all the equipment or materials needed for projects created throughout the duration of the residency. We are glad to refer you to the abundant artist resources and facilities in the Brooklyn and greater New York area. I have a question that wasn’t answered. How can I reach the NARS Foundation? If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected].

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