AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

from Franklin Furnace

Each year, BAXTER ST at CCNY invites emerging lens-based artists living in New York City to apply for the BAXTER ST at CCNY Workspace Residency Program. This residency offers lens-based artists much-needed workspace in New York City as well as access to the BAXTER ST at CCNY community and programs.

BENEFITS OF THE WORKSPACE RESIDENCY:

– Workspace: Workspace Residents receive three months of free access to the B&W and Color darkrooms, Digital Lab and Shooting Studio at the International Center of Photography, as well as the BAXTER ST at CCNY facilities.

– Programs: Residents receive free admission to all 2017 BAXTER ST at CCNY events and a 10% discount on classes.

– Stipend: Residents receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 for three months and donated material support during their residency.

– Exhibition Opportunity: Each resident receives a solo exhibition at BAXTER ST at CCNY after his or her term of residency with additional funding (currently between $2,000 – $5,000) to produce and mount their show pending availability.

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS:

All artists currently residing in New York City who are working in photography or lens-based art are eligible to apply. Please note that living accommodations are not provided and Workspace Residents must reside in New York City for the duration of the residency. Students must have completed their studies on or before January 1, 2017 in order to be eligible to apply. Chosen Workspace Residents MUST reside in New York City for the duration of the residency. A jury of photography professionals will consider all eligible applications.

HOW TO APPLY:

The 2017 Workspace Application is free to apply to and is now open through Submittable. The deadline is November 28, 2016.

website: http://www.baxterst.org/programs-2/artist-in-residence/