MAPSpace Collaborative Workspace Residency Program

The residency application process for the upcoming residency is now closed.

MAPSpace Collaborative Workspace Residency Project, implemented in 2012, is a workspace residency offering space and time for artists to create collaborative new work. The Residency includes 3-4 weeks residence taking over the space as studio and work space, culminating in an exhibition, event, performance of the collaborative work.
Residency is free. No application or fees of any kind. 
 
This is a studio/workspace residency for collaborative artist teams (2+) lasting 3-4 weeks. Residency culminates in an exhibition, performance or event in same space. Artist teams take over the gallery space as a studio work space to create a unique work(s). (Residency ranges from 3-4 weeks, dates are flexible and may vary from dates listed)
 
The space may be open to the public at agreed to times during the residency at the discretion of the artists and the gallery. 
 
This is a NO LIVING- workspace only- residency.
 
Work should be collaborative and created in the time and space of the residency. It can be traditional, conceptual. site-specific, community-based, interactive, performative, interdisciplinary, object-based or a combination- all forms will be considered. Quality of project is the primary criteria. Consideration of the surrounding community is given some extra consideration, but NOTE: This is not a community project. Residents and proposals do not have to directly engage or interact with the public unless this is a natural part of their work or proposal.
 
Artists are responsible for room and board, so artists from the local area are given extra consideration. Artists are expected to be present and working in the space 15-20 hours (flex & approx) per week during the residency.
 
Gallery supplies 24/7 access space; free wifi; basic tools and support; publicity; cards etc for the residency and event; and all party planning and refreshment. All travel costs and materials, including art supplies, technology including computers, food etc used by artists is the responsibility of the artists with exceptions considered during the residency. The gallery will offer as much support as possible, but does not supply any cash funds for materials of any kind.
 
Miranda Arts Project Space is a loft in a 100 yr. old factory building with wood floors, 12-14 ft ceiling. Download floor plan by clicking on pdf symbol at top right of page.

The Gallery is one block from the metro-north train station, Port Chester stop on the Stamford local train. See info page for more about Port Chester. 
 
Application Info
Send the following information in exactly the format stated below. 
Previously awarded artists are not eligible at this time. Previous applicants are encouraged to submit again each cycle. We keep work on file and may review prior applications. 
 
Submissions must be emailed to MAPSpaceAPP@gmail.com ONLY. 
Submissions emailed to other addresses will not be considered. 
 
Files should be zipped and emailed directly, or through free service like www.hightail.com if files are large. Send all documents in one file as zipped attachment. Please do not send multiple emails- all info should be sent in one package.
 
From the team:
1. Proposal: 1 page max describing intended project, including conceptual idea, material processes and fabrication plans. Only fully explored ideas will be considered, however it is understood that project may evolve and change over the course of the residency. One proposal per group. Proposal can include additional page(s) with projected images of project. This is optional.

2. (optional) Projected fabrication plans and/or provisional budget if needed. The budget is just a basic guide to show readiness and ability to execute project fully, depending on project, and will not be considered set in stone, nor will not including a budget affect your application.

From each artist in team:
1. 10 images of recent work (last 2 years) from each artists and/or proposed work. JPGs no larger than 1 MG each.
2. cv from each artist
3. Artist statement from each artist
4. Image list with title, year, medium, size
5. link to website if applicable

Make sure all files are labeled as stated below. Include name and email within body of each page of each document. Files or docs with no name or incorrect info will be discarded.

lastname_firstname_proposal
lastname_firstname_cv
lastname_firstname_imagelist
lastname_firstname_budget
lastname_firstname_01, 02, 03 etc.
 
Email Submissions to MAPSpaceAPP@gmail.com ONLY. Submissions emailed to other addresses will not be considered. Digital submissions only.