Navasota Artist in Residence Spring 2023

The Artist in Residence program provides artists with the opportunity to live and work in the Horlock House to focus on the creation, promotion, and sale of their artwork. The City of Navasota and The Arts Council will provide two to three selected artists with studio, living, and retail space with utilities and rent provided free for the term of the residency, which is roughly five to six months. Each artist will receive a one-time $600 stipend at the beginning of the residency to assist with supply purchases. If an artist leaves the residency early, they will be required to pay back a pro-rated amount of the stipend.

Artists must live and work in the Horlock House for the entire term of the residency and are responsible for all groceries, equipment, and supplies necessary for artwork production. The residency provides basic furnishings including a queen bed, dresser, and desk, with shared kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities. Artists must bring their own equipment (kilns, darkrooms, forges, power tools, etc.) and are responsible for all transportation to, from, and during the residency. Public transportation is limited in this rural location. Artists must keep the Horlock Gallery open to the public Thursday through Sunday and work shifts in the gallery each week. No pets are allowed, and artists must be the sole occupant of their residency location. Artists may not hold a full-time or part-time job during the program and must pass a background check.

Eligible applicants must concentrate on one of the following areas: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Drawing, Fiber arts, Painting, Poetry, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, or Digital Media. Applicants must be available to live in Navasota during the residency, have reliable transportation, speak fluent English, and be eligible to live in the United States for the entire term. Any pieces sold through Arts Council-organized events or at the Horlock House will be split 70/30, with 70% going to the artist and 30% to The Arts Council. Applications will be juried and finalists will be selected for a virtual interview. Entry fee is $25.00 with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 image samples required.