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PrintSpiro Arts Announces the 2012 Artists-In-Residence Summer Schedule
NEWS:
Spiro Arts is proud to announce the Term I Artists-in-Residence // Apr 9th-May 21st. Four residents including Paolo Fortin, Sonja Hinrichsen, Meghan Wilbar, and Adam Stumacher will live and work at Spiro Arts within the Silver Star development on a variety of exciting projects. Artists-in-Residence are granted six weeks of private housing, ample studio space with 24hr access, and a $600.00 stipend. Spiro Arts is dedicated to supporting the residents in the creation of new works by offering an environment that promotes risk-taking and innovation.
Each Artist-in-Residence is required to perform one community outreach program, which are designed to further the residents experience and educate the public about the artistic process. Programs may include lectures, performances, film screenings, readings & discussions, workshops, and guided studio tours.
The residency program is very competitive, open to emerging and established visual artists, composers, and writers from around the world. Applicants are selected by a jury of professionals including gallery owners, working artists/composers/writers, former residents, university professors, and community leaders.
2013 Artist-in-Residence application information will be available shortly.
EVENTS:
Mark your calendar // Open Studio Event, Friday-May 18th from 6-9pm. Free and open to the public, come share an evening with our Artists-in-Residence.
SUMMER WORKSHOPS:
Spiro Arts is currently registering for our summer workshop series, don't miss your chance to take a workshop in our beautiful historic studio building. For complete workshop descriptions, registration forms, and accommodation information click here.
Encaustic-painting with hot wax
Instructor: Daniella Woolf
Mar 28th-April 1st
Encaustic and Pigment Stick
Instructor: Shawna Moore
May 28th-June 1st
Land/Nature/Human Connectivity: Site-specific fiber installation
Instructor: Erin Coleman-Cruz
July 27th-July 29th
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