Artist in Residence Program
The School of Art+Design at Purchase College is initiating an Artist in Residence program in applied design, specific to the field of furniture design.
The Artist in Residence (AIR) program is designed to advance the career of practicing artists, to prepare students as professional artists, and to strengthen awareness of the significance of applied design.
Resident artists are expected to develop a body of work and be extensively involved in the education of Purchase students and the larger Purchase community. Residents must be established or emerging designer/makers of exceptional talent who exhibit strong communication skills. Specific involvement might include: guest lecturing in a master class, giving public lectures, providing mentorship, participating in exhibits, and working on community design.
The AIR program is specifically structured to expand upon the conservatory environment and collaborative atmosphere that is the cornerstone of the Purchase educational experience. It will provide students with the opportunity to observe an artist at work and to engage in dialogue with the artist in both studio and classroom.
Through public lectures, workshops, and exhibitions, the AIR program will expand on Purchase College’s mission to act as a public resource center for the exchange and exploration of ideas relative to our cultural and social environment.
Benefits
- $12,000 stipend
- Up to $3,000 toward expenses
- 24/7 Studio space
Expectations
- Commit as a full-time resident for the specified period.
- Provide all materials used during the residency.
- Be accessible to Purchase students.
- Produce a significant body of work.
- Exhibit completed work.
Requirements
Residencies will be offered in 15-week blocks, corresponding to the fall/spring academic calendar. Selection criteria will include quality of current portfolio, potential for artistic and professional growth, technical skill, and ability to communicate with students in a studio environment.
- Minimum requirement: MFA or equivalent professional experience
- 20 images & corresponding fact sheet
- Resume
- Two professional references
- Statement of Intent
- Application deadline is open until position is filled.
School of Art+Design
Building on its respected tradition of producing successful members of the visual art community through a focused conservatory curriculum, the School of Art+Design offers a rich and unique educational experience to undergraduate and graduate students in five main departments – Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking/Art of the Book, and Sculpture/3-D Media, as well as video and time-based media. The available courses of study are supported by a campus environment that includes the world-class Neuberger Museum of Art – just next door to the Visual Arts building. Students enjoy unparalleled access to its permanent collections in contemporary and African art and to a wide range of changing exhibitions. Both curators and exhibiting artists participate in the life of the School, amplifying the voices of an excellent faculty, all of whom are actively involved in the art world. Beyond the immediate campus, the cultural resources of New York City invite students to become engaged with their art and design disciplines through internships, field trips, and visits to studios, museums, and galleries.
The facilities of our 160,000-square-foot Visual Arts building help make great work possible. The wood and metal fabrication studios are among the best equipped in the country and are further complemented with clay, glass, bronze, plastics, and finishing areas, creating an ideal environment for exploring and experimenting with object-making in a variety of medias.
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Contact the School of Art+Design at:
914.251.6750
art+design@purchase.edu