Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Arrowmont’s Artist-in-Residence program began in 1991 and is designed to provide pre-professional, self-directed artists time and space to develop a major body of work in a creative community environment of students and visiting faculty.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The ideal candidate for Arrowmont’s Artist-In-Residence Program is pre-professional, self-directed and able to work independently as well as in a group. The candidate should be eager to be involved with Arrowmont’s diverse existing programs such as conferences, adult and children’s classes, Elderhostel, and community outreach with varied age groups. Candidates who enjoy the “team spirit” in working with staff, visiting faculty and other residents are encouraged to apply. At this time, the Arrowmont Artist-in-Residence Program is only open to citizens of the United States.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit the following by February 1st
• Complete application (click here to download)
• Twenty (20) images of your most recent work. Submit your slides in a plastic slide sleeve. Label each slide with title, medium, size and date executed. A CD of digital images is also accepted. Digital images must be high quality JPEGs with a minimum resolution of 800×600 pixels at 300 ppi/dpi. Please include a contact sheet of the images with your CD.
• Two letters of recommendation
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Resumé
• A personal statement including why you are interested in a residency at Arrowmont. It should also include your future goals, what you expect to gain from Arrowmont’s Residency Program and any other information you feel best represents you.
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Arrowmont School
of Arts & Crafts
556 Parkway
PO Box 567
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Ph. 865-436-5860
[email protected]
