Each resident will receive a $10,000 honorarium, a $2,000 materials/professional development stipend, daily access to a 200 square foot studio space and shared studio resources, a Flex Desk Cowork pass in the Center for Craft’s National Hub, as well as monthly downtown parking or bus fare stipend.
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Recognizing the vital role artists play in building and sustaining the interconnection, and overall well-being of communities – this residency is designed to provide a regenerative experience that allows artists of WNC to rejuvenate their practices, grow their skills, and expand their networks.This 8 week residency will take place at the Center for Craft located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Two selected artists will work alongside two Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residents in a cohort of four artists. Each resident will be given their own studio space and ample time to work independently as well as have the opportunity to build relationships with other residents and participate in engagement opportunities such as studio visits with regional curators, museums, and/or collectors and explore regional craft schools (eg. Penland School of Craft, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, and John C. Campbell Folk School).
Each resident will receive a $10,000 honorarium, a $2,000 materials / professional development stipend, daily access (8am - 10pm M-F, 10am - 6pm Sa-Su) to an approximately 200 square foot studio space and shared studio resources, a Flex Desk Cowork pass in the Center for Craft’s National Craft Innovation Hub, as well as monthly downtown parking or bus fare stipend (up to $250).
Grant goals
Support regional craft artisans with time, space and resources needed to rejuvenate their practices, grow their skills, and expand their networks
Connect local craft artisans with artisans from outside the region for mutual inspiration and growth
To develop and strengthen networks of craft artists through peer-to peer learning and connection
Each resident will receive a $10,000 honorarium, a $2,000 materials/professional development stipend, daily access to a 200 square foot studio space and shared studio resources, a Flex Desk Cowork pass in the Center for Craft’s National Hub, as well as monthly downtown parking or bus fare stipend.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be:
Applicants can not be:
GRANT DETAILS
Center for Craft Responsibilities
Resident’s Responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
REVIEW PROCESS
A panel of reviewers, who are recognized craft artists, scholars, and /or curators, free of any conflict of interest, will evaluate the applications. The 10 applicants with the highest cumulative scores will then be reviewed by the Center for Craft staff who will select 4-5 applicants to interview and check references before determining who will receive the two Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency opportunities.
All applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
Final Consideration:
In addition to the criteria listed above, the interview and final selection will take into consideration each applicant's willingness to work in a shared setting with a diverse cohort and participate in public engagement events. Ultimately we will compose a group of recipients deserving of further recognition while prioritizing diversity, representing a range of materials, perspectives, and communities of practice.
HOW TO APPLY
The Center for Craft welcomes applications from all previous Virginia A. Groot awardees and honorable mention recipients. Applicants must apply using the online application program SlideRoom at http://www.centerforcraft.slideroom.com. Because this is a closed application process all applicants must contact grants@centerforcraft.org to receive the SlideRoom link.
All applicants should create a login to be able to complete the application. Before submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you will be able to review your materials and return to edit or delete your uploaded files as needed. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to access your form again. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application form has been successfully submitted.
There is a $10 application fee. Applicants may request for the fee to be waived by responding to this email with the text, “Please waive the application fee for my application.” No additional information is required. To waive your fee, you must first create your SlideRoom portal and access the application through SlideRoom before making the request to waive the fee. Application fees cannot be waived after applications are submitted.
Deadline:
All applications must be submitted before December 15 (11:59pm EST), 2023.
Please review the sample application below before beginning your application.
Notification:
The top five applicants will be invited for an interview in early February 2024. Final award notification will be sent via email in March, 2024. The e-mail address listed on the application form will be used to send out notifications. Please be sure that it is a valid account that you check regularly.
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Sample Application
This is only a sample application; all applications must be completed in SlideRoom.
Demographic Survey
Please note that the data from the demographic survey will only be used anonymously. Your participation in this survey helps us and our local and national funders understand who the Center for Craft is reaching so that we can continue to develop equitable and accessible programming. Completion of this survey will in no way affect your application. We require all applicants to complete this form; however, you may answer each question with the “ I prefer not to answer” option if you choose. Thank you.
Cover Sheet
Application Questions
FAQs
I just moved to Western North Carolina, can I apply for the residency?
No, all applicants must be a resident of Western North Carolina for at least 2 years and during the duration of the residency.
May I mail a hard copy of my application materials to the Center for Craft’s office?
No, hard copy submissions will not be accepted. The application must be completed and submitted through SlideRoom.
Can I work on my application and return to complete it at a later date?
Yes, creating a login account will enable you to complete the form in several online sessions.
I just submitted my application but I want to return to it and make an edit. Is this possible?
No, once your application is submitted, you will not be able to return to the form or change any submitted information. The application fee must also be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to log-in again to access the payment page again.
I can not afford the $10 application fee, may I have it waived?
Yes, applicants may request for the fee to be waived by sending an email to ahelgeson@centerforcraft.org with the text, “Please waive the application fee for my application.” No additional information is required. To waive your fee, you must first create your SlideRoom portal and access the application through SlideRoom before making the request to waive the fee. Application fees cannot be waived after applications are submitted.
I have a question that wasn’t answered. How can I reach the Center for Craft?
If you have any further questions, please contact grants@centerforcraft.org
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