2027 Artist Residency

Noted; West Windsor (NJ); Hybrid; USD 320 - 390; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) invites artists to apply for a bi-annual residency in the Spring 2027 term.

Four residencies run three weeks each with two Mercer County artists and two non-county artists selected to exhibit or perform in mirroring side spaces. Residents will workshop with students and staff and participate in community events.

Qualifikationen

• Project Description required.
• Application Forms required.
• CV required.
• Artist Statement required.
• Portfolio of 5–10 images required.
• Artist Resume with current address required.
• Project Proposal detailing student engagement.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with MCCC students and staff on the project.
• Conduct workshops in the main gallery space.
• Engage the community through events with faculty.

Kenntnisse

Collaborative workshops

Project proposal

Artist statement writing

Portfolio submission

Jobbeschreibung

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is seeking artists for our bi-annual residency program that foster artistic exploration and collaboration.

Residency Structure:

Four residencies will be awarded, each lasting three weeks in the Spring Semester 0f 2027. Residency dates are listed below.

Term A: January 25 - February 12
Term B: February 22 - March 12

Two residencies are designated for Mercer County artists, and two for artists residing outside the county.

Residents will be assigned one of out two gallery side spaces to create an exhibition or performance-based project. Artists have the unique opportunity to showcase your work co-currently with another resident in the mirroring space.

During the residency, artists are required to collaborate with MCCC students and staff on their project and conduct workshops in the main gallery space.

Collaboration and Engagement:

We highly value project that prioritize student engagement.

Resident artist will have the opportunity to work with MCCC students and staff through workshops and collaborate on their side-space project.

Additionally, MCCC faculty will host workshops, talks, and other events for the community, increasing engagement with project spaces.

Exhibition Space and Logistics:

Our gallery side spaces are primarily designed for exhibitions, not studios. While artists may work in the space they should be aware that facilities are limited.

Artists are responsible for transporting their artwork and materials to and from the gallery.

The gallery does not cover any shipping costs.

Upon successful completion of the residency, artists will receive a $350 stipend.

Artists are required to return the gallery space to its original condition.

Media and Style:

The Gallery at MCCC welcomes proposals in all media, including (but not limited to) painting, sculpture, installation, performance, photography and video.

Residents will be assigned one of out two gallery side spaces to create an exhibition or performance-based project. Artists have the unique opportunity to showcase your work co-currently with another resident in the mirroring space.

Upon successful completion of the residency, artists will receive a $350 stipend.

What's required

• Project Description
• Application Forms
• Cv
• Artist Statement

Portfolio (minimum of 5 maximum of 10 images)

Artist Resume (with current address)

Artist Statement

Project Proposal
*specific to our gallery space (dimensions and photos available online for reference)
*clearly outline student engagement through collaboration and workshops

Who can apply

The Gallery encourages interested artists of all background and experience to submit an application. Applications will be reviewed based on artistic merit, project feasibility, and potential for student engagement.

Two residencies will be designated for Mercer County artists, and two for artists residing outside the county.

Artistic fields

Applied Arts Architecture Dance Design Digital Drawing Education Fashion Film Installation Interdisciplinary Painting Performance Photography Printmaking Public Art Research Sculpture Social Practice Sound Art Textiles Video Visual Arts Writing