Art residencies can be applied for on a continuing basis thro to November, with no fixed deadline. The normal period is 2-4 weeks, though extensions are possible. Free accommodation is provided either in the Lodge (shared), the Airstream, the Barn (shared) or camping. Communal cost-sharing vegetarian meals available. No stipend. The goal of the residency program is to create a vibrant changing artistic community, and to create pieces that can help establish the reputation of the sculpture park, currently in its gestation phase. Outdoor pieces are most easily accommodated, though the barn (Wild Goat Gallery) offers opportunities for indoor pieces and installations. The expectation is that each artist-in-residency will leave behind at least one piece, which may be featured in an online Yellow Bird gallery. Materials available: wood, stone, earth, local scrap yard. Tools available: expanding workshop with various hand and power tools, esp saws. Applicants with construction and/or landscaping/gardening skills may also be considered if there is space. Yellow Bird is still in the development stage so there is quite a bit of building, repair, planting, clearing etc. still to be done. YB is 2 miles from the nearest town, which even boasts an Arts Center! But having your own transport is a definite plus.
We have room here for a maximum of 6-8 people at a time in some comfort.
http://sites.google.com/site/yellowbirdonline/
Application process:
Please send the following materials by email to yourdruid@yahoo.com
1. Brief vita
2. Images of previous work
3. Two letters of recommendation (sent directly from letter-writers)
4. Description of possible project(s) proposed for YB
5. Period you would like to stay
6. Any special requirements
7. Any websites that feature you or your work.
We can have more detailed discussions over Skype.
David Wood
yourdruid@yahoo.com
