The deadline is fast approaching for the the AYP Residency Program, and I would love to see a diverse group apply. This is a funded residency opportunity with time and space to make work and explore the Sacramento and greater NoCal art community.
MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENCIES
The WAL Residency
The Warehouse Artist Lofts was developed by Ali Youssefi to provide working artists an affordable place to live and create art in the heart of Sacramento. WAL is a mixed-use, transit-oriented community for Sacramento-area artists. Located in the Historic R Street district, WAL is proximate to many art-related businesses and galleries, including the WAL Residency artist studio at Verge Center for the Arts.
The 3-month WAL Residency
Open to artists living outside of the greater Sacramento area
furnished studio apartment at Warehouse Artist Lofts
artist work studio at Verge Center for the Arts
participation in WAL events and Verge programing
$500 monthly stipend
travel stipend of $500 available
end of the year group show at Verge gallery
For more information about WAL click here to visit their website
For more information about Verge click here to visit their website
The VERGE Residency
Verge Center for the Arts is the leading cultural institution in the Sacramento region for contemporary art and ideas. Their mission is to extend the dialogue about contemporary art to the central valley. Verge supports this mission by providing vital resources to local career and emerging artists as well as offering arts education opportunities for youth and adults.
The 3-month Verge Residency
Open to artists living locally (within a 35-mile radius of Sacramento)
artist work studio at Verge Center for the Arts
$500 monthly stipend
participation in Verge programing
end of the year group show at Verge gallery
Shared Resources
Free admission to all Verge member programs
Access to a full service printmaking facility, kiln, and Risograph printer
WiFi
A 300 square foot studio at Verge with 24hr access
Community of up to 50 artists on site at WAL
Community of up to 55 artists working on site at Verge
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Benefits
Free attendance to Verge special events which coincide with the residency term
Coronavirus disclaimer: WAL and Verge are taking precautions to keep their communities safe during the pandemic. An artist can shelter-in-place in both their studio apartment and Verge work studio. The group show is scheduled to take place in December as planned. Verge continues monitor and comply with public health guidelines. In the event the show cannot open the show in December it will be postponed but not cancelled.
For more information and to apply visit www.aliyoussefiproject.com