Artist in Residence Program
Headlands Center for the Arts
DEADLINE: June 10, 2024
APPLICATION FEE: $35
INFO: The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year. Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. AIRs become part of a dynamic community of artists participating in Headlands’ other programs, allowing for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the artist community on campus. Artists selected for this program are at all career stages and work in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary, social practice, arts professions, and architecture.
All Artist in Residence applicants are also considered for the following awards:
McLaughlin Foundation Award
McLaughlin Children’s Trust Award
Henderson Award
Project Space
PROGRAM GOALS:
To invest in individuals at the cutting edge of artistic fields and whose work has potential to have significant cultural and social impact.
To support artists to explore and experiment in order to take their work to the next level.
To build a nurturing and dynamic community of local, national, and international artists and thinkers.
To encourage artists to develop ideas and work within the context of the Marin Headlands, a part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
To bring national and international artists to the Bay Area to engage and have cross-cultural exchange with local artists and audiences.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Fully sponsored 4- to 10-week residencies
Paid roundtrip airfare, and up to $1,000 a month of either a stipend or reimbursed expenses
100- to 2000-sq.-foot studios
Private bedroom in shared house
A maximum two week stay for families in the Family House (by request only and subject to availability)
Five chef-prepared meals per week
Access to vehicles on-site
Facilities access: Basic woodshop; audio/video equipment; artists’ library with computer, scanner, and printer • Wi-Fi in designated spaces
Up to 15 Artists in Residence living on-site
Participation in monthly “Show & Tell” nights
Participation in seasonal Open House
Access to Headlands Public Events
Field trips to Bay Area museums, galleries, and cultural venues
Become part of Headlands Alumni Network
ELIGIBILITY:
Artists not currently enrolled in an academic program at the time requested residency would take place. Eligibility of artists enrolled in PhD programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Former Headlands’ Artists in Residence (AIR), and any recipients of Alumni New Works, Chamberlain, Chiaro, or Tournesol Awards may not apply within five years of previous Residency.
All other Alumni of Headlands’ Programs are eligible to apply for the AIR Program at any point.
Must be able to speak basic English.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Merit of past work.
Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency experience at Headlands (see program goals). • Potential to develop creative practice and impact the community at Headlands and beyond.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Headlands’ staff reviews applications to ensure completion and eligibility
Submissions are reviewed by a jury of knowledgeable and esteemed artists and arts professionals
The jury evaluates each artist’s materials and selects finalists
Finalists are invited to talk about their work and ideas a 20-minute Zoom interview to determine the final award selection
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
A full application includes the following:
Please note that all applications and work samples must be submitted in or translated to English.
Resume or curriculum vitae
Letter of interest, outlining your specific interest in working at Headlands and how program participation will affect your practice
The names and email addresses of three personal or professional references; please note, we do not want letters of reference.
Documentation of recent work (see specifications below for guidelines according to discipline) • Please note: we’ll start accepting applications for 2025 residencies on April 1, 2024.
Documentation of recent work (see specifications below for guidelines according to discipline)
**Artist collaboratives should apply together by submitting ONE application per group, specifying the number of individuals on the application form. For live-in Artists in Residence, Headlands can accommodate no more than three total artists in a collaborative group.
DOCUMENTATION:
Please select from the following list materials appropriate to your practice. The category headings are guidelines; please submit whatever type of materials best represent your work.
Visual (painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation, conceptual)
Applicants may submit up to 12 work samples, which can be a combination of images, video, or audio files (maximum of 30 minutes of video and audio).
Submission of an image list with title, date, size, media, and, where applicable, conceptual intent, is optional.
Writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, graphic narrative)
Submission of an image list with title, date, size, media, and, where applicable, conceptual intent, is optional.
Submit up to 20 pages of poetry, 30 pages of prose or one to two full-length plays/scripts.
Performance / Dance **
Submit 30 minutes of video, along with any other material that adequately describes your work.
Please note: the first 10 minutes will be used for primary review unless the artist directs otherwise.
Film / Video / New Media**
Submit up to 30 minutes of video.
Please note: the first 10 minutes will be used for primary review unless the artist directs otherwise.
Music / Sound**
Submit up to 30 minutes of audio and/or video.
Please note: the first 10 minutes will be used for primary review unless the artist directs otherwise.
Arts Professionals (art writers, administrators, and curators)
Submit sufficient material to evidence the breadth of your work and interests, including reviews, essays, and catalogs.
Architecture / Environment
Review documentation requirements for Visual Artists.
Interdisciplinary Arts**
Review other categories to determine what materials you should submit.
headlands.org/event/artist-in-residence/
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Narrative Prize
Narrative
DEADLINE: June 15, 2024
INFO: The $5,000 NARRATIVE PRIZE is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, one-act play, graphic story, or work of literary nonfiction published by a new or emerging writer in Narrative.
The prize is announced in October and is given to the best work published each year in Narrative by a new or emerging writer, as judged by the magazine’s editors. In some years, the prize may be divided between winners, when more than one work merits the award. Entries selected for publication are eligible for the Narrative Prize, which is not a contest but an award.
WORD COUNT GUIDELINES:
SHORT SHORT STORY manuscripts must be at least 500 and no more than 2,000 words in length.
MANUSCRIPTS OF 2,000 to 15,000 WORDS can include short stories, essays, one-act plays, and other complete short works of nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of fiction and nonfiction.
NOVELLAS and other long works that are less than book length may run between 15,000 and 40,000 words. For works of this length, please submit the first 15,000 words with a synposis. (Based on our reading of the first 15,000 words, we will ask to see the complete manuscript if we think the work is suitable for Narrative.)
SERIALIZATION OF BOOK-LENGTH WORKS. For consideration for serialization, please send the first chapter and a one-page synopsis of the book. (Based on our reading of the first chapter and synopsis, we will ask to see the complete book manuscript if we think the book is suitable for serialization in Narrative. For further information on our program of serializations, please click here.)
POETRY submissions may contain up to five poems. The poems should be contained in a single file. Your submission should give a strong sense of your style and range. We accept submissions of all poetic forms and genres but do not accept translations.
ONE-ACT PLAYS: We are particularly interested in finding dramas whose impact can be experienced as much on the page as in production. We are open to plays that have been previously published but are out of print, to plays that have been produced, and to ones that have never been produced or published. Length can run up to 15,000 words.
NARRATIVE OUTLOUD AUDIO PROSE submissions may be fiction or nonfiction but should take a storytelling form. Audio prose submissions must be in MP3 format and may be up to ten minutes long. Files must be no bigger than 50mb.
NARRATIVE OUTLOUD AUDIO POETRY submissions must be in MP3 format and may be up to ten minutes long. Files must be no bigger than 50mb.
NARRATIVE OUTLOUD VIDEO submissions may be short films and documentaries of up to 15 minutes. Submissions must be in .mp4 or .mov format. Files must be no bigger than 50mb.
READERS’ NARRATIVES may run up to 1,500 words.
narrativemagazine.com/great-stories/narrative-prize
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FALL 2024 & WINTER 2025 RESidency
Vermont Studio Center
DEADLINE: June 15, 2024
APPLICATION FEE: $25
INFO: Applications are now being accepted for fall 2024 through April 2025 residency at Vermont Studio Center. Nestled in the Green Mountains, VSC hosts an inclusive, global community of artists and writers. Enjoy private studios and lodging, fresh - local meals, and a vibrant Visiting Artists & Writers Program.
VSC’s residency program welcomes artists and writers working across all mediums and genres for two, three, and four week sessions.
Residents enjoy well-lit, private studios within a short walk to residency housing, dining hall, and local amenities. Studio spaces range from 170 - 300 square feet. Accommodations include a private room and shared common areas. The campus features include a print shop, digital lab, and metal, wood, ceramic facility. Studios are open 24 hours a day.
A VSC residency provides artists and writers the time and space to focus on their creative practice in an inclusive, international community within a small Vermont village. Residents can explore swimming holes, hiking and biking trails, as well as the rural charm of neighboring towns, while expanding their creative potential and building a solid network of friends and mentors.
PROGRAMMING
During each session, Visiting Artists and Visiting Writers are invited to join us for presentations, craft talks, one-on-one manuscript consultations, and individual studio visits. Residents can also enjoy open studio nights, resident presentations, and exhibition openings. All scheduled activities are optional. Residents are encouraged to unplug, completely immerse themselves in their work, and work at their own pace.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
VSC is committed to community building both locally and on campus. Every resident has the opportunity to participate in our Community Contribution Program for 3 hours per week, by assisting in one of these areas: Kitchen, School Arts Program, Visual Arts, and the Writing Program. No prior experience is necessary.
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Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award
NYFA
DEADLINE: June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm EST
INFO: The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award is an annual $8,000 cash grant awarded to one (1) New York State-based playwright or screenwriter who self-identifies as LGBTQ+. The Award honors the life and work of Ryan Hudak. Ryan was a gay playwright, theater maker, filmmaker, and a valued member of NYFA’s staff who served on the executive and development teams. Tragically, Ryan passed away in May 2022 after a long battle with Leukemia at the age of 32. The Award is open to playwrights and screenwriters who live in New York State, including those who live within the five boroughs of New York City.
Applicants will need to be practicing playwrights or screenwriters and be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their creative practice and career. Applicants will be required to share a statement on how this Award will impact and catalyze their artistic work and practice. Applicants must self-identify as LGBTQ+. Only those who are at least 25 years of age and current New York State residents and have maintained residency for a minimum of 12 months by the application deadline will be considered.
Funding for this award is generously provided by Ryan’s parents, Pat and Tom Hudak; individual donors; and the philanthropic community.
nyfa.org/awards-grants/the-ryan-hudak-lgbtq-dramatic-writing-award/