Webb School, a Pre K-12 private school in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been hosting visiting visual artists since 2001. The residency program invites two artists per year to spend five weeks on campus, from October or February, where they work on their own art while engaging with students. Artists are required to mount an exhibition during their stay and donate a piece of their work to the school’s collection.

 

Information and Application Details:

  • Program Duration: 5 weeks (October or February)
  • Deadline: Annual application deadline is March 1st for the following school year.
  • Stipend: $3,900 for the 5-week period.
  • Accommodation: Visiting artists are housed in the Candlewood Inn and Suites, located two miles from the campus.
  • Facilities: Access to a Lower School classroom, two Middle School classrooms, an Upper School ceramics studio, wood shop, print shop, and digital lab, as well as an Upper School gallery.
  • Meals: Lunch is provided on school days.
  • Work Space: Artists have 24-hour access to their workspace.

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to professional visual artists.
  • Artists should be willing to interact with students in art classes and donate a representative artwork to the school’s collection.

 

Theme:

  • The program encourages artists to work independently on their art while engaging with students in the school’s visual arts program.
  • Artists are expected to contribute to the educational environment and mount an exhibition during their stay.

 

How to Apply:

  • Send the following documents as one PDF (digital submissions only) to Todd Johnson (todd_johnson@webbschool.org):
    1. Letter of interest/intent.
    2. Resume.
    3. List of references and phone numbers.
    4. Link to your website.
  • Deadline: March 1st for the following school year.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • One PDF document containing:
    1. Letter of interest/intent.
    2. Resume.
    3. List of references and contact info.
    4. Website link.

 

Selection Process:

  • The selection is based on the applicant’s portfolio, interest in engaging with students, and their ability to utilize the school’s facilities effectively.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Stipend: $3,900 for the 5-week period.
  • Accommodation: Housing at Candlewood Inn and Suites.
  • Travel: Travel expenses are covered.
  • Facilities Access: Full access to the school’s studios, digital lab, print shop, woodshop, and ceramics studio.
  • Student Interaction: Opportunities to work with Lower, Middle, and Upper School students in art classes.
  • Exhibition: Required to hold an exhibition at the end of the residency.

 

Contact and Resources:

  • Apply Inquiries: todd_johnson@webbschool.org
  • General Inquiries: info@webbschool.org
  • Phone Numbers:
    • Main: 865.693.0011
    • Lower School: 865.291.2685
    • Middle School: 865.291.3835
    • Upper School: 865.291.3805
  • Accommodation: Candlewood Inn and Suites, 10206 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922.
  • Turkey Creek: Turkey Creek Shopping Center

 

Website link:

https://www.webbschool.org/artist-in-residence-program

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