Seven Below Arts Initiative
Attn. Firehouse Gallery Staff, Burlington City Arts, 135 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
USA
- Duration: 6 - 8 weeks
- Discipline: Drawing & Painting, Film, Media Art, Sculpture, Visual Arts
Description
The Seven Below Arts Initiative was established to foster artistic development and to support arts education in the state of Vermont. The residencies are designed to provide artists with a peaceful, inspiring, and supportive environment for individual and/or collaborative new work. The residency program is open to artists at any stage of their career and working in various visual arts media.
Technical Information
Residents will live and work at The Barn, a uniquely restored property on 65 acres offering magnificent views of Mt. Mansfield and the Green Mountains. The 200-year-old Alan Irish Barn was reconstructed in 1996 and served as the recording and rehearsal facility for Phish, Trey Anastasio, and other musicians. In 2006, to support the activities of the Seven Below Arts Initiative, The Barn was retrofitted to provide living and workspace for up to three artists in residence at a time.
Studio Information
On the main floor, The Barn can accommodate painting, drawing, installation, and other "clean" working practices. A large portion of this open floor is divided into three studio spaces that are separated by dividers, configured to offer a separation of workspace as well as room for collaborative work. Tools include a table saw, a chop saw, a cordless drill, a hammer, a 1/4" socket set, allen wrenches and screwdrivers. In addition to The Barn, residents will have limited access to Burlington City Arts studios (photography, printmaking, kiln, and clay).
Accommodation Information
The Barn includes three semi-private bedrooms, (one room for each artist), one shared kitchen, one shared bathroom, and extensive common space.
Paid by host
$2000 general stipend
Paid by artist
Transportation, material and living expenses
Location
30-40 minutes outside of Burlington, Vermont
Deadline
April 14
Application Criteria
The ideal applicant should be an artist with a history of rigorous work, excellent communication skills, and enthusiasm for interacting with other artists and the public. Although travel to Vermont cannot be subsidized, artists from outside New England as well as locally are encouraged to apply.
Application address
Attn. Firehouse Gallery Staff, Burlington City Arts, 135 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
USA
Telephone 802 856 7166
www.sevenbelowarts.com
