Even when the world feels as though it is coming apart at the seams, art matters. Artists have always had a special relationship to the global conversation, an opportunity to add beauty and truth to seemingly impossible circumstances. If you look around at the headlines and think, is making art even worth it in the moment in which we find ourselves, the answer is a resounding yes. Here are a few opportunities to inspire you.
Art Omi offers five residency programs, selecting participants through a competitive process. Residents receive free lodging, meals, and a scenic Columbia County setting, with only travel costs being their responsibility. For more information and to apply, visit the website. The current deadline for applications is October 15.
The Vermont Studio Center offers artist and writer residencies in Johnson, Vermont, providing quiet space, private studios, and community support. Their mission emphasizes creativity, inclusivity, and preserving Vermont’s rural traditions. To learn more and apply, visit the website. Current residency application cycle deadline is October 15.
Squeaky Wheel’s Workspace Residency offers media artists resources, time, and support to develop projects, with access to facilities, workshops, and public presentations, fostering long-term relationships and career growth. Visit the website for more. Deadline is October 25.
Praxis Center believes in the value of the artistic voice. We know that art has a lot to add to the dialog no matter what else is happening. We also understand how easy it can be to second guess your value and wonder if, when things get all too real, it may be time to pause and reconsider your chosen path. Stay the course. Get your art into the world. It is important. We are here to help you do just that.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
Photo credit: Vermont Studio Center
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