Artist Residency Opportunity: Space for Art (formerly called Senior Space Residency)
Application Deadline – January 11, 2010
Are you in need of a studio space?
QCA is partnering with two local Senior Centers in Queens that will provide selected artists with studio space over a 6 -12 month period. In return for free work space, the artists will participate in the programming of the senior centers through projects such as installing exhibitions of their own work and the work of others, leading classes and workshops, or offering lectures.
QCA will identify artists to work with the centers through an application process. Final decisions will be at the discretion of the senior centers. Artists chosen will work out details of the studio space with the directors of the center.
The centers that have agreed to participate in this pilot program include:
- Queens Community House, Pomonock Senior Center, Flushing
- Peter Cardella Senior Citizen Center, Ridgewood
- JASA Brookdale Village Senior Center, Far Rockaway
This pilot initiative grew out of a study by Teachers College Professor and Director of the Research Center for Arts and Culture Joan Jeffri “Above Ground: Information on Artists III, Special Focus New York City Aging Artists” (2008).
Professor Jeffri reports that aging visual artists have larger social networks, more intergenerational contacts, and higher life satisfaction scores than other older adults. As a result, the Department for the Aging is interested in creating opportunities for visual artists of all ages to regularly interact with senior center participants. The new arts programming will also encourage additional older New Yorkers to make use of the City’s senior centers.
Artists interested in participating in the residency program should fill out the application and return by email no later than January 11, 2009.
Application procedure:
Please answer all questions in the provided space. There is a character limit of 1350 including spaces in each narrative box. Do NOT attach extra sheets. The application is in PDF Fill-in form . Unless you have Adobe Acrobat you will not be able to save the pdf form. Cut and paste your information from a word document.
Work samples:
Provide up to three (3) work samples images that can be viewed on your website or a shared site like Flickr. A website link must be provided on the application.
Applications will only be accepted by email at qca@queenscouncilarts.org. Include “Space for Art Residency” in the subject line.
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Spring 2009 Schedule
Poets and Writers
Monday, April 6, 2009 • 6:00pm-8:00pm
Terraza 7 Train Café, 40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst
Poets and Writers, the nation’s largest literary organization serving creative writers, comes to Jackson Heights. Bonnie Rose Marcus, Director of Readings/Workshops(East) and the Writers Exchange will discuss their grant program which pays writers to give readings or conduct workshops. Writers and sponsors of literary events are welcome to attend.
Admission is free. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please email your name, address, telephone number, and artistic discipline to llobell@queenscouncilarts.org.
The Field
Monday, February 9, 2009 • 6:30pm-8:00pm
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, The Little Theater
31-10 Thomson Avenue Long Island City
Serving artists since 1986, The Field provides opportunities, resources, and services for performing artists to create art and mobilize their careers. Michael Helland, Field Associate, gives an overview of upcoming and ongoing Field programs for Queens-based artists.
Admission is free. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please email your name, address, telephone number, and artistic discipline to llobell@queenscouncilarts.org.
Fall 2008
The Artist Survival Series with Dance Theater Workshop
September 23rd
One of the most important performing arts services organizations delivers a seminar on all of their programs in an intimate setting. Come to the Chocolate Factory Theater on September 23 and learn all you need to know to help your career
The Artist Survival Series with Fractured Atlas
A How-To to Health Insurance
December 3rd, 8th and 15th
Struggling with the costs of health insurance? Living without? Join QCA for a special, free presentation by Fractured Atlas, one of the leading providers of affordable health insurance to artists in New York State. Workshops offered in Flushing, Jamaica and Long Island City
