Lucrecia Troncoso, artist-in-residence 2012.
Bemis Center Old Market Live-Work Studio Residencies
Omaha, NE, USA
Upcoming Deadline: 28 February 2014 (For January – June 2015 residency)
For more than 30 years, the Bemis Center has supported artists through its Old Market residency program at its 110,000-square-foot main campus located in downtown Omaha’s historic Old Market neighborhood. These residencies provide artists from around the world with long-term opportunities to focus on their practice and to engage in critical dialogue with the Bemis Center community. The Bemis Center provides Artists-in-Residence with community engagement opportunities, unmatched staff support, and regular access to artist assistants and interns.
Artists-in-Residence enjoy a generous live/work studio for up to three months, complete with a private kitchen and bathroom. The Old Market campus, offers 24-hour access to extensive installation spaces and production facilities, and can accommodate a broad range of artistic activity, including conceptual, material, performative and social practices. Residents also receive a $750 monthly stipend to help with materials, supplies, and living expenses while in residency.
DURATION: 2–4 months.
STUDIO: The Bemis Center has twelve live/work studios on two floors in which the artists-in-residence reside. Spaces range from 820 – 2,400 square feet. Each studio has its own kitchen and bathroom and has been equipped with things you will need while here (linens, bedding, dishes, basic set of tools, etc.) Each floor has complementary laundry facilities. Utilities are paid by the Bemis Center and each studio is connected to the internet. For other facilities, click here.
Artist-in-Residence live/work studio.
SUPPORT: The Bemis Center provides $750 monthly stipend, utilities, internet and 24 hour access to gym to each resident artist.
The artist is responsible for providing their own travel to and from the Bemis Center, shipping work and materials, providing materials and food.
Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of US$40 is required with each application. Payment is due at the time you submit your application electronically.
For the application guideline, click here
Upcoming Deadlines:
28 February, 2014 (For January – June 2015 residency
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 South 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
USA
Tel.: 402.341.7130
Fax.: 402.341.9791
E-mail: info@bemiscenter.org
bemiscenter.org
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Brian Porray, artist-in-residence 2012