The Guttenberg Arts Space and Time Residency provides multidisciplinary artists with the opportunity to create and grow in a professionally equipped workspace. Artists receive three months of studio access, financial support, and the chance to engage with the local community. The residency culminates in a public exhibition, an artist talk, and a workshop.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Program Dates:
    • Summer 2025: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
    • Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Dec 6, 2025
    • Winter 2026: Jan 12 – Apr 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline:
    • Feb 28, 2025 (Midnight)

 

Eligibility:

  • Age: Applicants must be 23 years or older.
  • Educational Requirement: Not currently enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  • Diversity: The residency is open to artists of diverse cultural, sexual, and ethnic backgrounds. It does not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, or ability/disability.

 

How to Apply:

  • Submit all required documents through the online portal.
  • Application Steps:
    • Upload Statement of Intent, Artist Statement, Work Samples, CV, and Workshop Proposal.
    • Ensure files are named and formatted correctly.
    • Complete the application form, including contact details.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Statement of Intent / Project Proposal (500 words)
    • Describe your plans and objectives for the residency.
  • Artist Statement (500 words)
    • Explain your artistic vision and process as related to the work samples submitted.
  • Workshop Proposal (250 words)
    • Outline a proposed workshop to be given during the residency.
  • Artist CV
    • A detailed résumé of your artistic career, including exhibitions, residencies, awards, etc.
  • Work Samples
    • 10 Images of your work (up to 5MB each)
    • List of work with title, materials, dimensions, and date.

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications are reviewed by a blind jury of art professionals.
  • Artists are selected based on the merit of their work, vision, and commitment to utilizing the residency resources.
  • Panelists’ decisions are confidential, and there is no individual feedback.
  • Note: International applicants are welcome but must secure their own housing.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Studio Access: 3 months of shared studio space (24/7 access).
  • Stipend: $600 (Supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation).
  • Public Exposure: Public artist talk or workshop, group show, and open studio event.
  • Publicity: Inclusion in print and online media coverage.
  • Final Exhibition: A group exhibition at the end of the residency.

 

Artist Participation Expectations:

  • Studio Commitment: Artists must commit to an average of 20 hours per week in the studio.
  • Community Engagement: Participation in a group exhibition, an artist talk, and a free, public workshop.
  • Residency Focus: Artists are not allowed to participate in other residencies or degree programs during the Guttenberg Arts residency.

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website link:

https://www.guttenbergarts.org/apply?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=679fc2c1aa3c885fa2161eb3&ss_campaign_name=Space+%26+Time+Artist+Residency+Open+Call+is+Live%21+Apply+by+2%2F28%2F25&ss_campaign_sent_date=2025-0