When times are tough, what keeps you going? What is the spark that cuts through the darkness and stays your course? The answer is different for everyone. For some it may be taking time to step away and refresh. For others, throwing their whole selves into work can be the catharsis they seek. Whatever it is that helps you stay balanced when the path gets thorny, make sure you make time for it. And when you’re ready, we’ll be here with opportunities to keep you moving forward. Here are a few with upcoming deadlines.
Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA) is accepting applications for residency and fellowship. Participants are chosen by peer review based on professional achievement. Applications are accepted online with a $30 fee, and financial aid is available. Fee waivers are also offered. For more information and to apply, visit the website. Deadline is September 15 for the next cycle.
Center for Book Arts offers a year-long residency for up to six New York artists, providing space, time, and support to create and exhibit book arts, encouraging diverse and interdisciplinary applicants. For more information, visit the website. Deadline is September 15.
The Hambidge Center, nestled on 600 forested acres in Georgia, offers a self-directed residency with private studios, nature trails, communal vegetarian meals, and a diverse, creative community. Applications for residency are open now. Visit the website for more information. Deadline for the spring session is September 15.
Praxis Center was designed with artists in mind. We know that life is complicated, and we know that it isn’t aways easy to fit a career in the art world in among the rest of your obligations. But we also know it can be done. Because we’ve seen it again and again. So, whenever you’re ready for the next phase, we will be here.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
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