Tricks of the Trade: Creative Residencies
JANUARY 10 @6:30pm
Creative Residencies Based in Communities:
Local Opportunities
MCLA Gallery 51
51 Main Street
North Adams, MA
Speakers/Panelists:
Maria Mingalone, Director of Interpretation for Berkshire Museum
Sandra Burton, Lipp Family Director of Dance at Williams College
Peter Dudek, Artistic Director Bascom Lodge
Jannie Jadow, Shakespeare in the Courts
Valeria Federici, Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (moderator)
Learn about a variety of local Berkshire opportunities for artist residencies. These residencies allow individuals to focus working on their art or other projects while possibly engaging with the Berkshire community.
JANUARY 11 @6:30pm
National and International Opportunities
Ferrin Gallery
437 North Street
Pittsfield, MA
Speakers/Panelists:
Adam Short, Development and Program Manager of Alliance of Artists Communities
Sean Caroll, Artist Residencies of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Leslie Ferrin, Ferrin Gallery Director (moderator)
The series will highlight national and international opportunities for artist residencies. In particular, Sean Carroll of the Lower Manahattan Cultural Council will present ‘Workspace’ and ‘Swing Space’ projects. Adam Short’s presentation will include tips on choosing a residency and financing the stay.
January 11 @6:30pm
How to Restructure Your Application
IS183 Art School
13 Willard Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA
Speaker/Panelist:
Melanie Mowinski, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at MCLA
Danielle Steinmann, Associate Director of Interpretation & Public Programs, Hancock Shaker Village
Bring your past or current application to this interactive workshop to focus on how to create and restructure an application for competitive artist residencies. Examples of edits and improvements will be made. The workshop leaders will be Melanie Mowinski and Danielle Steinmann, both professors in the arts from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as well as artist residency professionals.
All events are FREE, PRE-REGISTERATION IS REQUIRED
Please email Valeria Federici, or call (413)663-5253
