The 2023/2024 AIR program discipline is PAINTING/DRAWING.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023 at Midnight EST
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The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Artists-in-Residence program (AIR) is an education-based residency that allows one to two emerging artists to live, work, and teach on the Munson-Williams and PrattMWP College of Art & Design campus in Utica, New York for one academic year.

The AIR program is designed for emerging artists or recent visual arts MFA graduates interested in working in art education in community arts and college curricula while receiving support to develop a vibrant, self-directed studio practice. A successful AIR applicant works in PAINTING and/or DRAWING within the traditional and/or expanded field. A mastery of 2D foundation principles is desired.

Programming includes presenting a public lecture, teaching community arts education classes, holding a public open studio event, and designing and implementing accessible community projects with various departments on campus. Artists receive financial support, housing, meals, studio, and an exhibition in the Museum of Art.
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THE RESIDENCY:
+ A successful AIR applicant works in PAINTING and/or DRAWING within the traditional and/or expanded field. A mastery of 2D foundation principles is desired.
+ Residency is nine months, August 14, 2023 through May 14, 2024.
+ Call for artists rotates through disciplines each academic year.
+ One artist is in residence for the 2023/24 academic year.
+ Artists receive two stipend payments of $1,250, one in September and one in January for a total of $2,500.
+ Residency includes paid fall and spring semester non-credit teaching opportunities in the Community Arts Education program; and paidPrattMWP College of Art and Design teaching opportunities** (Courses may include the following areas: 2D Foundations, Drawing, Painting, or Illustration.)
+ Residency includes a fall artist talk, winter open studio, spring Museum of Art solo exhibition, and promotion for these events.
+ Artists have access to a private studio with 24/7 access.
+ Artist is provided with a furnished private apartment in the heart of the Munson-Williams campus.
+ Residency includes a dining hall meal plan. (19 meals per week while college program is in session)
+ QUESTIONS? Contact ataylor@mwpai.edu

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The residency suits self-directed, motivated, and education- oriented artists that have an energetic willingness to make artwork and participate in campus and community life with genuine interest in gaining educational experience.

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develop own artwork and studio practice.
+ Work with the Community Arts Education and Residency Director prior to arriving to develop non-credit community drawing or painting classes to teach each semester for adults or teens.
+ Work with the Museum Education Department to imagine, design, and plan art projects for three to four community Art Alive Family Days or similar programming.
+ Work with PrattMWP College Faculty and undergraduate student body with the potential to teach a credit course**
+ Present a lecture of current work, open studio, and solo exhibition of new work during residency.
+ Artists are responsible for bringing all specialty equipment, tools, and supplies used in their daily studio practice (including personal computers) to the residency. If an applicant has a special interest in facilities outside of the specific discipline, please indicate in the application form.
+ The Artist-in-Residence should model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and will value collaboration across the organization.
+ Artist is responsible for transportation to and during residency and any additional costs of living.

**PrattMWP credit course teaching opportunities are contingent on college enrollment, AIR experience, and are assigned at the discretion of the Chair and Dean.

FULL RESIDENCY DETAILS @ MWPAI.ORG HERE > https://www.mwpai.org/artists-in-residence
DETAILS + APPLICATION HERE > https://bit.ly/3DnYYaP
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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
The 2022/23 AIR program discipline is PAINTING/DRAWING. A successful AIR applicant works in PAINTING and/or DRAWING within the traditional and/or expanded field. A mastery of 2D foundation principles is desired. Applicants are MFA preferred. Applicants may not be enrolled in any degree program at time of residency. Disciplines rotate each academic year. One artist is in residence per year. Artist partners or collaborators (up to 2) will be considered if both parties apply individually. Please clearly note any collaborators within the application writing portions.

International artists, please take the following into consideration: International artists are responsible for obtaining a visa, as well as necessary documentation for travel and employment within the United States. Munson-Williams can provide formal letters of invitation and additional support information requested, however it is the artist's responsibility to carry the burden of the visa acquisition process through the appropriate channels. Please consider the timeline for making such arrangements. Artists must be reasonably fluent in English.

Munson-Williams is a recognized program by International Arts & Artists, a non-profit organization that sponsors J-1 visas for international interns, trainees, and scholars participating in cultural exchanges with American arts institutions. More info at www.artsandartists.org .

COVID-19 Vaccination Status
All employees, including AIR, in every division must provide sufficient proof of full vaccination with an “authorized COVID-19 vaccine” to the Human Resources department. An “authorized COVID-19 vaccine” is an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Vaccines that are not authorized or approved by the FDA cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of this Policy.
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APPLICATION FEE and INSTRUCTIONS:
DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023 at Midnight EST
There is a non-refundable application fee of $10. Applications are only accepted online through Submittable.com. Finalists may be invited for an onsite visit prior to accepting residency and may be compensated for a portion of travel. There is no fee for residency participation.

Please email ataylor@mwpai.edu for application fee waiver consideration.

This is an entirely online application process. It is recommended that answers are prepared offline, saved in a document, and copied/pasted into the application form so that work is not lost. Do not email or mail your application.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Please prepare and submit the following:
1. Applicant Information
2. CV (pdf)
3. Three professional references and contact information (References will only be contacted following finalist interviews)
4. Artist Statement (250 Words)
5. Statement of Intent (250 Words: Why is this specific residency program a good fit for you?)
6. Non-credit class teaching proposals (250 Words: one to three short descriptions of ideas. These are non-binding.)
7. Artist website (optional)
8. PAINTING/DRAWING Artwork Samples:
15 images of recent artwork.
Preferred formats: JPG, PNG, TIFF | Resolution: 300DPI | File size: max 5MB.
Other accepted formats: GIF, MP4, AVI, MOV.
Stills of video work with a link to Vimeo/YouTube is also acceptable for some time-based media.
Note: Finalists may be asked for additional materials as a part of the review process.