SOHO2O Gallery Chelsea / Artists Residency Program

The studio space is located at 547 West 27th Street, in the heart of the Chelsea art community of New York City.  The setting offers a community of art professionals and commercial as well as non-profit galleries and art spaces.  The studio’s proximity to the contemporary art center makes it a convenient place to see renowned exhibitions in the neighborhood, as well as arranging studio visits with gallerists, critics and curators.

What the residency offers:

• Five-month studio residency.  June – October, 2010
• The studio is located within SOHO20 Gallery.  It is a private studio space that measures 26×9 feet. The studio offers 13 foot ceilings and over 40 feet of workable wall space.
• Access to the studios 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   *Occasionally artist will need to coordinate use with scheduled gallery events.
• Opportunities to present works to curators, critics, arts professionals, and the general public.
• Artists are encouraged to present finished work to the public at the end of the residency with a gallery-sponsored reception.
• A stipend of $200 will be provided for material expenses.

Note that the studio residency at 547 W. 27th Street is for work use only. There is absolutely no living space allowed.

Eligibility
All applicants must be residents of the United States or have a valid visa not expiring before the end of the program, 18 years or older, may not be enrolled in any degree program and must be able to demonstrate need for a studio. Applicants may not be a resident artist in another studio program at the same time as the 2010 SOHO2O Gallery residency.  Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply.

Selection Process
A panel of SOHO2O Gallery artists and board members will review applications and select an artist for the 2010 season.  Artists will be selected based on the quality of their work and their potential for making the most of their time in the program.  Consideration will be given to the compatibility between the artist and the gallery studio space.

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 30, 2010

Notification by email: Tuesday May 18, 2010

Residency begins: June 1, 2010

Residency ends: October 30, 2010

Application Process: There is a $35 application fee. Applicants should follow the application process online at www.soho20gallery.com/New/residency.html Applicants should submit 5 images, $5 each additional image.  Also include a brief statement and 1 page resume.   Finalists will be asked to bring work samples to gallery to meet with SOHO2O board members before the final selection.

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