Local Visiting Artist Residency
Libby Newman Fellowship
For Philadelphia Based Artists to Produce an Edition of Prints
Applications due by: AUGUST 1ST
“I applied for an internship at the Brandywine Workshop in 1984 to learn more about printmaking under the guidance of master printers currently at the Brandywine. Allan Edmunds had shown such a commitment and knowledge to the art that I knew I could learn a great deal from him. My thinking proved correct. I believe in giving back to the art community that has always been so generous to me.” —Libby Newman
Residency Eligibility Requirements and Goals:
The goals of the residency is make it possible for artist living in the Philadelphia area to make an edition of original fine art prints and gain a workshop experience that advances their studio practice and professional careers. The Fund supports a local artist not currently enrolled in a University Program, for a residency at Brandywine Workshop and Archives. All projects must include some use of the print medium or printing process, screen printing, relief, or lithography. The project should be accomplished during the months of September to December of the residency year. The artist in residence is required to partner with BWA programming team to participate in at least one public program during their time of the residency. The accepted artist has one week to confirm and accept the residency. Visual artist of any medium can apply.
About Libby Newman: Libby Newman earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of the Arts in 1980. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a passionate advocate for the arts, serving as a government arts spokesperson and as the founding director and curator of the University City Science Center Art Gallery (now the Esther M. Klein Gallery). She also served as a curator under Governor Dick Thornburgh, advancing arts and cultural initiatives throughout Pennsylvania. Newman’s artwork is included in the collections of more than 32 museums and libraries worldwide, and in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the arts and the Commonwealth, she was honored as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania.
Distribution of Completed Art Works/ Multiples/Prints:
Artist and the BWA printshop split any signed numbers of the edition 50/50. Prints retained by Brandywine with be deposited into its permanent collections/archives, offered for distribution to partner institutions as part of the satellite collections program, included in local and traveling exhibitions, if selected by the the curator. There is no promise of an exhibition for any single artist or group of affiliated artists associated with this opportunity. The remainder of the prints will be offered for sale to support the general operations and programs of BWA.
Application
Please submit one email with the following items, with the subject line “Libby Newman Fellowship Application” :
- Artist must submit a current resume and artist statement (1-2 Page minimum) of activities and accomplishments. The artist statement should be a maximum of 500.
- A short description of your proposed project. This should be a maximum of 250 words.
- 6-8 images created within the past three years in digital format (1920px on the long side, 72 dpi, jpg). Be sure to provide with each image or on a separate document artwork information (title, dimensions, medium and date).
- Please combine everything into a single PDF file. WeTransfer is not accepted.
- All materials should be emailed to: prints@brandywineworkshop.com.
Incomplete applications, applications that do not meet the guidelines, and those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Notification of Acceptance: by email
Joyce De Guatemala Scholarship Fund
For BIPOC women artists in residence at Brandywine Workshop and Archives
Application Period: Due APRIL 1
Objectives:
- To provide wider access to resources and opportunities for disadvantaged artists due to economic and geographic barriers.
- To provide opportunities to work in a collaborative studio setting to produce limited edition prints or multiples.
- To advance the artists’ exposure by producing new work and then spotlighting that art work in local and traveling exhibitions and having it acquired by collecting institutions nationally and internationally.
- To foster community among artists of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds through collaborative practice and collective professional development activitie
Residency Description: Each artist is asked to think in terms of multiples of an image. In addition to original prints, limited editions of collages, mixed-media works on paper and dimensional works may be considered. The key is to have enough works so that they can be distributed (50/50 with BWA) which would leave images available for distribution to public collections, sale to help fund future residencies going forward and placement in the permanent Collection and Archives of Brandywine. In addition to one-half of all images produced, each artist will be provided a budget of $2,500 to be spent on master printer fees, shop assistants, art supplies and materials or services needed. Brandywine’s studio facilities will be provided for their use during a 3-6 month period of execution. Each artist will have access 7 days per week from 9:00 AM- 9:00 PM. Funds must not be used for room, board or travel expenses; the project is intended for artists staying locally.
Eligibility: Artist must be committed to their artistic practice and able to present a portfolio of at least ten (10) images created in the last three years in any artistic medium (they need not be printmakers, but must specialize in a visual art form, including installations and performance-based art work). They should not be currently attending college. Distribution of Completed Art Works/ Multiples/Prints: Multiples or prints retained by Brandywine with be deposited into its permanent collections/archives, offered for distribution to partner institutions as part of the satellite collections program, included in local and traveling exhibitions. The remainder of the multiples/prints will be offered for sale to help fund future visiting artist’s residencies and add to the de Guatemala Scholarship Fund.Application
Please submit one email with the following items, with the subject line “Joyce de Guatemala Scholarship Fund Application” :
- Artist must submit a current resume (1-2 Page minimum) of activities and accomplishments.
- A short description of your proposed project, if available, and written answers to the following questions on the application form:
- Why do you think you should be considered for this project?
- Since you would be asked to create in multiples and work collaboratively, how will this residency impact your art work and career?
- Ten images created within the past three years in digital format (No larger than 1920px long side, 72dpi, jpg) by email to prints@brandywineworkshop.com.
Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Notification of Acceptance: by email
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