Torpedo Factory Art Center Visiting Artist Program 2014

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is one of the largest visual art centers in the U.S., home to more than 140 visual artists working in 82 studios. Artists work in a wide variety of media including painting, fiber, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, cast and stained glass, photography, and sculpture. The center is open to the public from 10-6 every day except Thursday, when it stays open until 9 pm.

The Visiting Artist Program is a professional development opportunity for emerging and experienced visual artists. Applicants may apply for a 1, 2, 3, or 4-month summer residency from June through September. Projects undertaken by Visiting Artists are self-directed and must be compatible with available working studio spaces and facilities. Visiting Artists will have the opportunity for informal collegial exchanges with Torpedo Factory artists and will be asked to give a demonstration elaborating on their work. Visiting Artists will be able to display and sell original artwork and will be provided with workspace. Each Visiting Artist will pay one-half of the studio rent (amounts range between approximately $180 and $480 per month, depending on the studio). The Torpedo Factory has very limited shared equipment or facilities (kiln, spray booth). All expenses and arrangements related to art materials, equipment, transportation, housing, or other requirements are the responsibility of the Visiting Artist.

Entry fee is $25.00. Applicants may submit 3 applications. Work samples must include 8-12 images. The program is open to international applicants. Juror: Zoma Wallace, curator, arts administrator, and experimental artist based in Washington, DC.