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Center for Book Arts awards 4 to 6 residencies to early and mid-career artists. We welcome applications from those with little to no background in book arts as well as those who have demonstrated a commitment to book arts as a key component of their artistic practice. Successful applications should show a developed body of work and describe what the artist hopes to gain from access to the Center’s facilities. This residency is intended for the exploration of artist books and book arts to expand one’s artistic practice, rather than for finishing a preconceived project.
The purpose of this residency is to support both early and mid-career artists by providing workspace, access to new techniques and equipment, and to diversify the community of artists working within the book arts in the New York area. This year-long residency includes a cash stipend of $1500, tuition waiver for up to $6000 in courses offered at CBA during the residency period, and 24-hour access to CBA’s printing and binding studios in Manhattan. Artists-in-Residence are expected to actively utilize the studios, regularly attend public programs at the Center, participate in quarterly BookTalks, and participate in a group exhibition following the residency. Residents are provided with opportunities to speak publicly about their work, to collaborate with artists and poets, and to hold studio visits with visiting curators and artists.
Because this residency is focused on artists living and working in the 5 boroughs of New York, housing is not provided. On average, Workspace Artists-in-Residence spend 20-40 hours per week in the studios. The residency is not able to support collectives or collaborations at this time. The residency will run from early January until the end of the 2025 year.
Please submit:
- Artist statement
- CV (3 pages max)
- 10 images of work samples
- Image List