SCULPTORS QLD

Aims

The aims of the residency are to:

1. Encourage and provide a professional development opportunity and experience both for SQ and the artist.
2. Foster connectivity to the real world of sculptors and contemporary art.
3. Broaden the experiences of SQ members and the resident artists.
4. Provide interaction of members with working artists through observation, discussion and mentoring.
5. Develop an ongoing relationship between SQ and the hosted artists.
6. Develop closer ties between the community and SQ through educational talks, workshops and exhibitions emanating from the presence of the resident artists.
7. Create a vibrant and inclusive arts hub.
8. Attract new members through activities relating to these artists.
9. Fully utilize the Studio (Society’s inner city excellent facilities).
10. Increase possibility of funding for activities within the Studio.

Focus

1. Two artists would usually be resident at the same time provided their presence is complimentary, symbiotic or non-conflicting.
2. Artists may be drawn from Australia and overseas. However they may be drawn from promising student levels to acclaimed artists.
3. They may be of any age and nationality.
4. All resident artists must be prepared to provide a mentoring role. This would be by appointment so that the creative process of the artist is not diffused.
5. Generally the resident should speak sufficient English, contribute to the life of the society and for mentoring. However this may be waived where the artist’s presence is deemed to be of considerable benefit to the Society and the artist is considered capable of communicating by demonstration, visual presentation and drawing.
6. Residency will be for 2-3 months, dependent on the proposal.

Artist’s Media

In consideration of the media and their method of working, the artist must:

1. Provide their own tools.
2. Work in a way that is free of Health and Safety issues for themselves and others.
3. Attracts no Insurance Issues.
4. Work in a way that accommodates use of “clean” facilities and Society activities.
5. Be trusted to open the Studio residency for weekends and weeknights.
6. Approval to work outdoors in surrounding gardens may be required to be obtained in advance of approving the residency.

Accommodation could be either:

1. Free accommodation at member’s homes, possibly rotating during the residency.
2. Paid accommodation where a grant for the residency has been obtained or the artist is self funding.
3. Own accommodation

Entry Applications

Application form PDF may be downloaded by clicking here.

Applicants should provide:

1. CV
2. Folio of past and recent work.
3. History of professional activity.
4. Brief proposal of what they would like to do during their stay.
5. Summary of what their residency can offer SQ
6. Advice as to whether they are able to meet their own accommodation costs.
7. The artist’s public liability insurance status. Where they have no insurance the Society would grant them membership to take advantage of the Society’s insurance.

Advertising and Selection Process may include:

1. Establish a working committee. This may be comprised of committee members, non-committee members, and distinguiStudio non-members.
2. If required apply for grant.
3. Advertise residency. Include a map and photographs of the work-space.
4. Provide inspection of facilities to prospective applicants.
5. Shortlist artists and advise the Committee.
6. If necessary ask for detailed proposal of work intended.
7. If possible allow the shortlisted applicant discuss their proposal with the full Committee.
8. Selection and recommendation to the Committee for endorsement.
9. Invitation and acceptance.
10. Signing of a Contract.

Management of Residency

1. Management of residency is by a Liaison Officer appointed by the Committee.
2. The history of the residency would be recorded via photographs and video.
3. The Society may arrange an end residency exhibition at a gallery or in the Studio.
4. A memento such as a piece of work completed during their residency or working drawings etc.
5. Respond at the end of the residency with an appraisal of outcome.

Contract Contents (see draft)

1. Significant dates.
2. Scope of artistic venture.
3. A list of expectations by the Society include
   1. Participation requirements in SQ activities.
   2. Presentations.
   3. Offer 2-3 talks during their residency.
   4. Workshops
   5. Exhibitions
   6. Preparedness to mentor.
   7. Ability and desire to welcome visitors and new members to the Studio.
4. A list of expectations of the artist include:
   1. Undertake to keep the Studio clean.
   2. Ensure areas required for Society activities are clear for use.
   3. Lock the Studio when not attended.
   4. Lock the Studio at all times when absent.
   5. Turn off all electrical equipment when leaving.
   6. Confirmation of Personal Health Insurance and Personal Liability Insurance.
   7. Promotion of the Residency to Universities, Tafe, Artworkers Alliance etc. Participation in publicity activities including media and open days.