College Station Artist in Residence, Summer 2021

The Bryan Artist in Residence program offers one selected artist the opportunity to live and work in a newly-built Kasparov Loft, generously donated by BCS Modern. The residency term is approximately one year. The selected artist will receive a 750 square foot unfurnished apartment with a downstairs work/retail area, free utilities (water, electricity, and internet), and a $3,000 stipend paid in full at the beginning of the residency to assist with groceries, fuel, and supply purchases.

Eligible applicants must be artists working in 2-D or 3-D mixed media, ceramics, digital media, drawing, fiber arts, literature, music, painting, poetry, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. Applicants must be available to live in Bryan for the entire one-year term, be fluent in English, have reliable transportation, and be eligible to live in the United States for the duration of the program. All participating artists must pass a background check. The residency is for individual artists only; no partners, spouses, or long-term guests are allowed, though artists may bring a pet at the discretion of BCS Modern.

Artists are responsible for supplying their own materials, equipment, food, transportation, and all other bills. The living space is unfurnished, and artists must bring necessary furniture and household items. The residency does not furnish specialized equipment such as kilns, darkrooms, forges, or power tools. Artists may hold a part-time job during the residency, not to exceed 20 hours per week. Artists must participate in monthly First Friday and Third Thursday events in Downtown Bryan and host at least one new show of their work each quarter on-site. They are expected to maintain a Facebook page or other social media, posting at least once a week. Any pieces sold through The Arts Council or from the retail/work space are subject to a 70/30 commission split, with 70% going to the artist and 30% to The Arts Council. Applications are juried, and finalists will be selected for a Skype interview. Entry fee: $20.00. Submit 3-6 images of your work.