Call For Artist! Deadline Is October 29th

Artist in Residency. Camille Canales. 2008

Residencies begin January 2011, and are termed from 6 months- 1year. A 6-month evaluation
of the resident artist will determine if the residency will be extended through the end of the year.
Residents must be present in their department 20 hrs/week and do a variety of tasks including
but not limited to assisting students, tech and monitoring work as well as their own artwork.
Additional duties may be assigned.

Residency includes:

Workspace in one of the department classrooms
24-hour access to building
Monthly stipend -$100 for Art Materials
Free classes in any department

Opportunities to teach in Lillstreetʼs programs after 3 months-(paid)
Group exhibition with other department resident artists
Opportunity to curate a textiles gallery show
Opportunity to host artist lecture

Residency does not include:
Housing or food
Travel costs
Purchasing of equipment

Artist in Residency. Eric K. Mercer. 2009

Mission of Resident Artist Program:

Lillstreetʼs resident artist program was established to benefit the Lillstreet community,
as well as the resident artists themselves. The residents in each of our 8 departments
dedicate time to work with our students outside of their classes in order to enrich our

studentsʼ experience by seeing and learning from a working artist. The resident also
serves as a resource for our teachers by assisting in classes and teaching workshops.
We want the residency to be a dedicated time for the artist to develop their work or

produce a specific piece that would become part of the Lillstreet Galleryʼs permanent
collection upon completion of the residency term- to be determined by resident artist
and department head.

Johana Moscoso actual artist in residency. 2010.

Expectations for Resident Artists:
Residents must actively participate in our community and sustain its vitality and unique
character: that is sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for creative expression. Lillstreet
has evolved into a unique creative community because of this shared commitment
among faculty, staff, students and artists. We want our resident artists to support the
inquiries of our students no matter how basic the question is. Residents must be open
and willing to share knowledge with a wide variety of students of all ages, backgrounds
and levels of artistic ability. The residency is suitable for post-graduate artists or
those on sabbatical, although exceptional candidates with other backgrounds will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.

Resident Artist is expected to:
-monitor 8hrs minimum (can be part of 20 weekly hours)
-assist in large enrollment classes
-post scheduled hours in department and blog
-think of a revitalizing project to add/brighten up shared studio space
-maintain personal studio space clean
-contribute regularly to studio blog: www.lillstreettextiles.blogspot.com
-be around for events/open house
-work closely with department head
-participate in group resident artists slide lecture series

Here are some project ideas/suggestions for the Resident Artist to contribute to
studio and community:
-propose new class or workshop ideas
-maintain hallway displays/showcases with student or faculty work
-propose flag installation for rooftop deck ( 4 flag poles over 8 ft tall) or propose outside
installation alongside building on Montrose side
-make self available for critiques
-coordinate w/ dept head and gallery manager for a fiber/textile exhibition in gallery;
curate show

To apply please submit the following:
- 10 images of work completed in the last 3 years- digital images preferred on a disc. No
emails.
- Resume including education, work and exhibition history
- One page personal statement that covers the history of and ideas behind your own
work, what you hope to accomplish personally and what you hope to bring to the
Lillstreet community during your residency. What are your specific skills and qualities
that make you a good fit for the Lillstreet Residency Program?
- Names and contacts of three references.

Send submissions to camille@lillstreet.com. Deadline is October 29th. Notifications will
be sent out before the end of November. Good luck!