Artists Invite Artists Proposal 2019

Watershed's summer residency sessions are organized by artists who propose a theme related to clay and recruit other artists to join them for two or three weeks. These Artists Invite Artists (AIA) Groups allow the lead artist and invited artists to collectively shape a creative thematic retreat. AIA sessions are inspired and guided by the leading artists, with time spent in shared exploration and dialogue in the studio rather than formal instruction. While clay is core to the Watershed experience, some AIA artists work in other media as well.

To submit a proposal, you must develop a session theme and recruit at least four (and up to 8) other artists to participate. As the AIA leader, you attend the residency free of charge and your invited artists receive a 15% discount off their residency fees. Applications to organize a residency are due annually on June 15 in the year prior to the residency. Applicants will be notified in August of their status. Up to 20 applications are allowed, and you may submit up to 10 images with your proposal.