Application Deadline: May 31, 2021
Application process includes completing this Fellowship Application Form and submitting required materials.
In the event that the COVID-19 situation continues to affect our programming into the summer and fall months, we will work alongside the selected artist to structure this fellowship accordingly.
ABOUT THE BAY AREA BLACK ARTIST STUDIO FELLOWSHIP
In its second year, the Bay Area Black Artist Studio Fellowship provides free studio workspace and a monetary stipend to an emerging artist in exchange for being an integral part of Root Division’s Studios Program. In large part, the commitment involves a service project that aligns and enhances Root Division's mission to empower artists, foster community service, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through engagement in the visual arts. Service projects should be based in one or more of Root Division's key programs -- Youth Education, Adult Education, and/or Exhibitions/ Events. Our hope is to provide the fellow with space, resources, and our network so that the Fellow can share their creativity, experience, and service to the community through the organization.
Possible projects could be to:
- Develop curriculum and teach free art classes to youth;
- Design and instruct classes and workshops for adults;
- Curate and produce an exhibition and/ or public programming;
- Develop and share social justice frameworks for artists, educators, and/or youth
- Create and lead innovative virtual arts programming
- Another community-focused creative endeavor
More information about the fellowship studio, stipend, and links to samples can be found here:
https://rootdivision.org/fellowship/bay-area-black-artist-studio-fellowshipQUALIFICATIONS
Strong candidates...
• Demonstrate excellence in their studio practice and/or art-making
• Have a minimum of one year of experience facilitating projects or programming with groups of youth and/or adults
• Have a passion for working with and supporting under-resourced and/or marginalized groups
• Show enthusiasm for working individually and collaboratively to serve the community
• Are based in the San Francisco Bay Area
COMMITMENT
Awarded fellow will be asked to commit to an average of 16 volunteer hours per month to the organization from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. This includes:
• Time making artwork in the studio
• Developing and implementing a Service Project
• Meeting periodically with a mentor (co-selected by the fellow and staff to align with project needs/ interests)
• Monthly All Artist Meetings (one Wednesday evening per month: July 2021-June 2022)
• Attending & supporting two fundraising events: Art Auction (Oct 2021) & Spring event (Apr 2022)
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Please submit all documents as PDFs (images can be JPGs) and email to
studios@rootdivision.org with heading: BABASF App - {Your Last Name}.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit the following materials for review:
1. Application Form (complete fields below)
2. Cover Letter (PDF: 1 page max): Please introduce yourself, tell us why you are interested in the Root Division community, and how this fellowship would impact you as an artist, educator, and/or facilitator. Please add two references (contact name, email, phone) at the bottom of the letter.
3. Images of your current artwork (up to 12) and corresponding image info (Title, Year, Media, Size); Ideally the image jpgs and info are compiled and attached into a single PDF at 10MB max.
4. Artist Statement about your artwork (PDF: 1 page max)
5. Artist resume and/or Professional resume. (PDF: 1-2 page max)
6. Service Project proposal (PDF: 1-2 page max) A strong proposal includes a brief overview of the participants, activities, a basic timeline, and the audience served. (See our suggested template on our website.)
7. Support materials/ samples (2 page PDF and/or links): Images and/or text from prior experience that supports capacity to complete the project. This could be student artwork/ lesson plans, course syllabi, a curated show, etc.
Application process includes completing this Fellowship Application Form and submitting required materials. .
