Summer Residency 2023
Interested in a new and exciting studio space with no long term commitment?
Want to be inspired by other creatives in the Rochester Community?
The program will run 6 weeks total. June 18th - July 30th, 2023.
Residency Final Exhibit will be the last two weekends of July, 2023.
The Yards Collaborative Residency was founded in 2013 and truly represents the core of our mission. The 2023 Yards Collaborative Residency will be a 4 week long program geared towards emerging artists interested in collaborative and creative endeavors. This residency is unlike others in that collaboration remains at the heart of the program, whether it be physically making something with another artist, or being inspired by the work of others within the space.
The residency hosts up to 5 artists at a time in the gallery space, each with a designated working station and wall. Meanwhile within The Yards there will be over a dozen artists with permanent studios, our studio renters are a wonderful resource to bounce ideas by or discuss current art trends. Some past residents include a wide variety of mediums from painters, to sculptors, fiber artists, musicians, and performance artists. Over the course of the program we encourage artists to develop a body of work, however a completed product is not the goal of this residency. We hope that artists will explore, develop, and deepen their creative practice. At the close of the residency session, artists will participate in a two weekend long Final Exhibit.
Residents will have 24-hour access to the space, and the wood shop is available for use by appointment. The program offers guest critics from well known institutions, along with studio and gallery visits within the Rochester area. Our residency also includes workshops and other educational programming. We highly encourage residents to interact, engage and develop connections within the rich community The Yards has to offer. We hope that this program is educational, inspiring, and creates a network for further artistic development.
ELIGIBILITY/ REQUIREMENTS…
Must be committed to spending a minimum of 15 hours per a week at the Yards. We suggest being available to be in house during the open studio hours on Saturdays from 10am- 2pm. Social Media presence is highly encouraged, residency participants will have spotlights on IG and Facebook.
COST OF RESIDENCY: $500
We recommend that you seek sponsorship from friends, family and local businesses. There is a lot of support for the Yards within the Rochester community. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Payment plans are also available, this program works out to be about $80 a week.
Out of town? Artist & family housing accommodations available upon request and for an additional fee.
SELECTION PROCESS…
Applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2023. You will be informed of acceptance by May 15th, 2023.
If you need to know sooner please indicate so in your application!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY…
-Application
-CV (Emailed to attheyards@gmail.com)
-Visual or Sound Materials (Website or 20 Images emailed to attheyards@gmail.com)
-Two character references with suggested letters of recommendation. (Emailed to attheyards@gmail.com)
Please fill out the application below!
