Weybosset Facade Lot-side Open call

Local Artists in Residence program goals:

• Showcase local RI and regional artists prominently in the city of Providence.
• Support and invest in individuals at the cutting edge of their fields, whose work will impact the cultural landscape at large.
• To encourage artists to explore their ideas and work within the context of public art in Rhode Island and creatively challenge themselves
• Create a platform for local artists’ voices in our working community
• Actively engage the community around TAC

Weybosset Facade Lot-side Residency Overview

-Complete a mural on the lot-side of 35 Weybosset St., Old Providence National Bank Facade

-Surface to be painted: 5 panels measuring roughly 7’x8’ each

-The completed mural will remain for a period of at least 10 months and should be completed within 7-10 days.

-Artist(s) receives a single stipend of $900.

-Materials (of value up to $400) will be supplied by TAC.

-Access to Montana Gold spray paint at discounted prices during the residency.

-Sketches and concepts will be reviewed and approved by TAC.

-Conception and installation will take place over the period of 1 month between June-September.

-Cross promotion between the artist and TAC on social media.

-TAC will document the residency and process with photos and possibly video and release these through various channels. The content will also be available to the artist.

-TAC will supply an area for the artist to work and creatively challenge themselves.

-BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Women identifying artists are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements to apply:

• Artist must be at least 18 years old
• Artist must be located within 1.5 hours of Providence
• Able to commit to at least 1 week of continuous work on site completing the mural
• Submit a brief biography and artist statement
• Supply 5-10 hi-res images of individual previous work with a focus on outdoor work. Jpeg or pdf is acceptable
• Submit a proposal for the final mural including a sketch/rendering and description

To Apply:

The application period is now closed

Deadline: March 17, 2024 Midnight

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