Language:
English
Founded:
1977
Duration:
3 weeks
Paid by host:

ACA is offering full scholarships to all accepted artists. This covers residency fees, room, and board.

Paid by artist:

Travel, transportation, and artist materials.

Application guidelines:

Atlantic Center for the Arts no longer accepts mailed residency applications. ACA now uses an online application process. Visit How to Apply to read more.
Application Deadlines: Visit the Residency Schedule to view deadlines for each residency.
Application fee of $25.00 USD.

Deadline:

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Atlantic Center for the Arts

Atlantic Center for the Arts

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Description

Atlantic Center for the Arts is a nonprofit artists-in-residence program that provides artists with an opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the world’s masters in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Since the program began in 1982, over 3500 artists have been served from the US and around the world.

The 3 week Residency Program brings together three “Master Artists” from different disciplines, such as the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, film/video, and multimedia), architecture, music (composition and performance), literature, choreography, dance, performance art, and theater. Each Master Artist determines the requirements and basic structure of their residency, and through an online application process, they each select eight “Associate Artists” to participate in the three-week program. The essence of the program is to provide a collegial environment for artists of all disciplines where they can engage in meaningful interaction and stimulating discussions, while pursuing individual or group projects. It is an ideal setting for the exchange of ideas, the inspiration for new work, and the cross-fertilization of disciplines. The programs can include formal classes, discussions, individual meetings, individual and group critiques, collaboration, and studio time. The award-winning Leeper Studio Complex provides residents with resources such as a painting studio, sculpture studio, digital media studio, dance studio, music/recording studio, writers’ studio, black box theatre and library.

During their stay, Associates spend approximately two hours per day, Monday through Friday, working with their Master Artist and their group in meetings, workshops, casual conversations and occasional recreational activities. When not with the Master Artist, Associates are free to spend the remainder of their time pursuing their own projects. Studios are communal and shared, and are open to all artists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Interaction and collaboration with artists in other disciplines is encouraged but not required. In the first week of the residency, Associates have the opportunity during the brief introduction sessions to give a synopsis ranging from current projects, ideas, or a list of favorite things. This familiarizes the other artists and opens doors to collaboration among or between disciplines if they choose.

Eligibility
Open to all artists (US and International)
Language Requirement: a basic command of the English language is necessary.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of the residency

Outcome

There are several free public events scheduled during each residency. An opening reception is held the first Friday of the residency in the Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery and is typically attended by members of ACA’s Board of Trustees, ACA patrons and members of the community. A closing reception and presentations of new work, and works in-progress are presented on the final Friday night in a program titled, “INsideOUT.” Although Associate participation is optional, INsideOUT is an opportunity for the public to witness examples of the Associate Artists’ work. During the residency each Master Artist is scheduled to give a lecture about their work and career. These public outreach programs often take place at partnering institutions, and ACA will arrange for the Associates’ transportation to these off-site events.

Studio Information

Studios are communal and shared, and are open to all artists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit their website to read more about our studios, facilities and housing.

Accommodation Information

Private accommodations are provided for each artist. Associate Artists are provided with a private room with a full-size bed, bathroom with shower, small refrigerator, and desk space with a view of the natural vegetation. Master Artists each have their own cottage that also includes a full kitchen and sitting area, as well as views of the surrounding landscape. Three meals a day are provided in the Whatmore Commons during the week to all artists; special dietary needs are accommodated. Meals are not provided on the weekends, however, ACA arranges transportation to the market twice a week and the kitchen facilities in the Whatmore Commons are available 24/7. The entire facility is handicap accessible and handicap-accessible rooms are available.

Overnight guests, spouses, children, and pets are not permitted to stay in housing during the residency. Please let Atlantic Center for the Arts staff know if you have a medical caretaker, a service animal, or other medical needs so we have plenty of time to accommodate your needs.

Contact information
Addresses

1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
United States

Email
iriascos [at] atlanticcenterforthearts.org