Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residency Program 2019-20

Charlotte Street Foundation is seeking applications from visual artists, performing artists, and writers for its Studio Residency Program. The year-long residency term runs September 2019 through September 2020. Applications are due Monday, May 27th, 2019. Approximately 30 artists will be in residence during the term. Applicants will be notified by July 2019.

The Studio Residency Program provides free studio and rehearsal spaces to emerging and accomplished artists. Studio spaces are located at Town Pavilion, 1100 Walnut, 6th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106. Visual artist studios include 16 private spaces and dedicated areas within larger shared spaces. Performing artist studios offer 24-hour access with dedicated time slots, rehearsal space with dance stage and Marley floor, and a separate rehearsal space with piano. Writer studios include 5 private and semi-private spaces. All artists receive 24-hour access and wifi. Studios are workspaces only and do not provide residential accommodations, furnishings, specialized equipment, tools, or materials.

Program components include monthly all-resident group meetings (third Monday evening of each month), mentorships with volunteer artists or arts professionals, studio visits from artists and curators, annual Spring Open Studios, resident exhibitions and performances, and a residency blog. Participating artists are required to volunteer 5 hours per month assisting with Charlotte Street efforts including gallery-sitting, promotional distribution, exhibition installation, and community outreach. Full-time students will not be considered. Visual artists working in all media are encouraged to apply, though toxic materials (spray paint, oil paint mediums), kilns, welding equipment, and heavy machinery are prohibited in studios. Most spaces are not light- or sound-tight. Performing artists in all disciplines are welcome, including theatre, choreography, music, and cross-disciplinary work. Writers in all genres are encouraged to apply, with particular preference for those interested in cross-disciplinary work and critical/expository writing about art and contemporary culture. Artists selected for residencies must complete goal-setting worksheets and meet with Charlotte Street Foundation staff for in-person interviews prior to residency commencement. Artists who do not make full, creative use of the opportunity may be asked to leave the program.