ABOUT STAR'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Now in its eleventh year, the Artist-in-Residence Program was one of the earliest initiatives undertaken
by Shipyard Trust for the Arts (STAR) after its formation in 1995. The organization itself grew out of
artist involvement in San Francisco's redevelopment planning process dating back to the mid 1980's and the public debate over shipyard development and possible home porting of the USS Missouri.
Goals of STAR's AIR Program:
1) To make a bridge between the existing shipyard artist community and the Bayview-Hunters point
neighborhood.
2) To assist in the professional development of artists.
3) To Provide an opportunity for the public to be educated about the residency experience.
The grant gives the recipient the opportunity to have a full-time studio at the Shipyard, allowing the
artist to concentrate on creative work and be part of the nation's largest community of fine arts
professionals.
Residency Period: The period of residence is for 18 months and provides a large working studio space, participation in Fall and Spring Open Studio events and opportunities for interaction with the Shipyard artist community and the Bayview-Hunters Point community. The residency begins on or about Wednesday, December 14, 2011 and ends June 14, 2013.
Eligibility: All visual or cross-disciplinary artists at least 18 years of age who are living in, working, or significantly involved in the Bayview-Hunters Point community may apply.
Requirements: The AIR is required to participate in the SF Open Studios in the Fall and the Shipyard
Spring Open Studio in the Spring. The artist is required to volunteer 12 hours to one of these programs
in exchange for fees covering their open studio participation. The artist is required to provide an art
piece for each of the following events: STAR Auction during Fall Open Studio, the Art Span exhibition
during Fall Open Studio, the Spring Sale or auction during Spring Open Studio. The artist is also required to donate to STAR an artwork created during the residency.
Selection based upon:
1) the strength of the artwork submitted;
2) the merit of the project or work to
be completed during the residency;
3) the strength of the artist's ties to the Bayview-Hunters Point
community.
Application: For an application of more information, please go online to www.shipyardtrust.org, or
write to us at STAR, PO Box 880083, San Francisco, CA 94188. Or e-mail us at info@shipyardtrust.org
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011.
The winner will be announced on November 30, 2011.
ABOUT SHIPYARD TRUST FOR THE ARTS
Mission Statement: STAR's mission is to preserve and expand the artist community at Hunters Point
Shipyard by: conserving affordable artist studios and workspaces; complementing and supporting arts
programs in the surrounding community; creating arts exhibition and education facilities; promoting the shipyard as a hub of artistic activity.
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