Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is Accepting Submissions for Artists-in-Residency Program

  • Residency, Award, Competition
  • United States
  • Fully Funding Type
  • Ended
https://crafthouston.org/artists/residents/apply-to-program/
  February 15, 2024

About Opportunity

The international organization, HCCC - Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, is accepting applications for its 2024 residency program. The call is open to all international emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and mixed media. The selection committee will choose 5-10 artists for the residency program who will receive working art studio space, a monthly allowans , and the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the annual In Residence exhibition at HCCC. The residency program offers durations of three, six, nine, and 12 months, running from September to August, period of 2024-25.

About Organizer

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC), which was founded in 2001, is a nonprofit cultural organization, dedicated to advancing education about the process, product and history of craft. The aim of the organization is to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that provides access to the resources artists need to realize their creative and community endeavors.

Details

 

Eligibility:

  • All emerging, mid-career, and established artists, working in all craft media, from around the globe can apply for residency 


Project/event location:

  • Houston, US


Participation fee:

  • Participation is free


Award/prize: 

  • Accommodation

  • Working art studio space

  • Monthly stipend - $1000 (housing/materials allowance)

  • Exhibition opportunity in the annual In Residence exhibition at HCCC

  • Collaborative works with fellow residents


Application requirements:

  • Online application form

  • CV/portfolio

  • Resume (no more than 3 pages)

  • Artist statement (1 page or less)

  • Images of 10 works created within the last 2 years

  • For international applicants, it's necessary to submit a proof of eligibility to work in the U.S


The submission closes:

  • 1 March, 2024

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Residency, Award, Competition
Event Location
United States
Deadline
01 March, 2024
Funding Type
Fully
Applicant Country
United States
Open to
Worldwide