Are you an artist with a special interest in graphics and printmaking? If so, you can now apply to join the Summerworks Residency in New York in July 2024. Deadline is 22 March 2024 at 12 noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once again, Art Hub Copenhagen has joined forces with the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA)<\/a> to offer four artists a four-week residency at the Academic Guest House in New York<\/a>. The focus of the residency is graphic production and the expansion of the participants\u2019 networks in an international environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the Summerworks programme, the artists in residence must make a small presentation of their practices in the EFA\u2019s premises, and a subsequent presentation of sketches from their residency at SKITSE<\/a> in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to their one-month stay in New York, the participants will attend two or three preparatory meetings in Copenhagen at Art Hub Copenhagen, Halmtorvet. These preparatory meetings will take place in May and June 2024. Here, residents will get the opportunity not only to ask questions and meet one another, but also to talk with the EFA online. The project manager, Marie Braad Larsen will also help coordinate and make preparations for the residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ~<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHO CAN APPLY?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summerworks is open to any professional and graduated artist based in Denmark who are entitled to an ESTA visa (the artist must apply for their own.) Apart from that we encourage everyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, identity, and sexuality to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please read the following requirements for applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Experience with traditional graphics and graphic production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Interest in expanding their network by taking part in the EFA programme, which includes visits to studios and galleries with curators, study trips, and social events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Contribution to the preparations and coordination of the presentations at the EFA and at SKITSE in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Attendance at two or three meetings in May and June prior to the residency (partly in Copenhagen and partly online).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Availability at least from 1 to 31 July to be based in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Please note that it is not possible to apply for Summerworks if you have already participated in AHC\u2019s Art Hub Residency or Residency To Go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ~<\/p>\n\n\n\n SUMMERWORKS 2024 INCLUDES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Return travel expenses (flight CPH\/NYC\/CPH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Accommodation at the Academic Guest House in individual apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Round-the-clock access to a communal, 34-m2 workshop at the EFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Free access to the EFA\u2019s Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop during working hours (Wednesday-Sunday from 12.00 noon to 7.00 pm). You can view the list of facilities here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Access to the EFA conference room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 An introduction excursions to New York City\u2019s art scene, and visits to studios and galleries with curators and critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A small presentation at the EFA and a subsequent presentation at SKITSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A small amount of money towards production expenses and participation in workshops and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ~<\/p>\n\n\n\n HOW TO APPLY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must write your application in English. It should contain the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A short motivated application (max. 1 A4 page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A CV (max. 1 A4 page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Examples of your work (max. 2 A4 pages).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A short biography in English (max. 150 words), which can later be used to promote your residency on Art Hub Copenhagen\u2019s mediation platforms and at the EFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must submit your application as a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) to: ansogning@arthubcopenhagen.dk<\/a>. Write \u2018Summerworks 2024\u2019 in the subject field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application deadline is 22 March 2024 at 12 noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The applications will be assessed by a jury made up of three art professionals \u2013 two external members and a representative of Art Hub Copenhagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, feel free to contact project manager at AHC, Marie Braad Larsen via mb@arthubcopenhagen.dk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ~<\/p>\n\n\n\n ABOUT ELIZABETH FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (EFA)
The EFA is a charitable organisation, dedicated to providing artists working in all disciplines with access to both space and tools, and a collaborative environment that supports the development of their individual practice. Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW), is the oldest and longest-running community print shop in the United States. Not only a co-operative printmaking workspace that provides professional-quality printmaking facilities to artists and printmakers of every skill level, EFA RBPMW is committed to inspiring and fostering its diverse artistic community. Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n