| Studios Midwest is a visual arts residency program dedicated to the creative expression of the artists who participate. This residency takes place each summer for a period of eight weeks and is presented by the Galesburg Civic Art Center, a non-profit, community-funded organization, located in downtown Galesburg, Illinois. 2008 marks the residency program’s 23rd year. In 1986 a small but enthusiastic group from within the arts community invited artists to Galesburg for the summer to create art. The program has since merged with the Galesburg Civic Art Center, increasing resources and becoming part of an over 80-year tradition of promoting the visual arts in Galesburg. This exceptional program fosters a sense of community between the participating artists and local residents. The Studios Midwest committee encourages artists of all media to apply.
Benefits
The Studios Midwest Residency Program offers artists the following benefits:
– The freedom to express their own creative visions
– Housing and studio space (located at Knox College in downtown Galesburg)
– A 30% discount on regularly priced art supplies from Blick Art Materials during program
– Internet access and library facilities
– Public exhibition of art work created during residency
– Local media publicity
– Receptions and informal dinners with people from the community and local artists
– Digital portfolio of work completed during residency
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Responsibilities
Artists participating in the program having the following responsibilities:
– Furnish own transportation to and from Galesburg
– Furnish own art materials, food and personal items
– Participate in official Studios Midwest functions
– have images of artwork available for an informal presentation for the public
– Participate in media publicity
– Create a body of work for the program exhibition
– Complete a program evaluation before departure
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Application Information
The dates of the 2008 residency are June 15 – August 8. Artists must be available for the length of residency, trips of one or two days are allowed. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by the Galesburg Civic Art Center by February 1, 2008. This year 4 artists will be accepted. To apply, send completed application form with supporting materials to Galesburg Civic Art Center, 114 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (or apply online, see information below). Questions may be directed to the Art Center by mailing the address above, by calling (309) 342-7415, or by e-mailing studiosmidwest@galesburgarts.org.
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International Applicants
Residents of other countries are invited to apply. Residents from the following countries may enter the US on a 90-day visa waiver: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. If you are not a resident of any of the countries listed above, a visitor’s visa will be required to enter the United States. If you have obtained a visa that covers the length of the residency, please send a copy of this document with your application material. If you have not obtained a visa, please contact us for more information.
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Support materials needed
The following support materials must be sent with a completed application form:
– Five representative digital images of your recent work. Images must be 72 pixel per inch resolution and 500-600 pixels in larger dimension, be it height or width. Images must be RGB jpg and must be made using the highest quality (lowest compression )setting. Images are to be saved on CD as single files. Images that are not submitted in the required format will NOT be considered.
– Personal resume including information about past work
– A letter of reference with contact information and names of two other references
Proposal of project(s) planned for the summer, noting any special accommodations or supplies needed to successfully complete project(s)
– $35.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to the Galesburg Civic Art Center. A $10.00 discount is given to on-line applicants.
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