The School of Art & Design + Performing Arts Division at Alfred University’s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Artist-in-Residence program provides early-career BIPOC artists with time and space to dive deeply into their artistic research and practice, and creative endeavors. Set within a bucolic valley of the Finger Lakes region, the residency occurs during Alfred University Summer Arts programming, providing opportunities for artists to also participate in a fully funded workshop at the School of Art & Design, as well as to interact with other local and visiting resident artists.
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Eligibility
Early to mid-career artists who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.
Dates & length of residency
June 23 – July 18 – Each residency lasts a minimum of 2 weeks and up to 4 weeks.
Grant
Up to $2,500 sliding grants will be provided to cover travel, meals, or supplies. -> 2 weeks $1,500 grant / 3 weeks $2,000 / 4 weeks $2,500.
Housing:
Furnished 1 bedroom campus housing with access to full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Studio:
Studio spaces are provided within Cohen Center for the Arts on Main Street, with available options on the 1st (2900 sq ft) or 2nd (3300 sq ft) floor.
Summer Arts Workshops:
Artists are granted the option to participate in a fully funded 1 week or 2 week Summer Arts and Performing Arts workshops during their residency. For more information on these workshops, please visit the website at GO.ALFRED.EDU/SUMMERARTS
How to Apply:
Please submit one PDF file, consisting of CV, portfolio (max 20 slides), and letter of interest (max 2 pages) detailing: 1) project proposal during the residency program, 2) personal/artist statement, and 3) contact information.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025. All artists will be notified of their application decision by April 5, 2025
Due to construction, we regret that artists who work primarily with clay will not be able to apply for summer 2025.
