The CUE Studio Residency Program affords a diverse and underserved array of artists the opportunity to produce work in the heart of New York's vibrant Chelsea art district, and provides these artists with time and space to research, develop and produce ongoing or new bodies of work. Five artists per year are chosen for five separate 10 week residencies residencies, where they have unlimited access to a dedicated studio. Selected artists are encouraged to participate in the Foundation's educational program with middle and high school students. In this capacity, they assist teachers with the classes existing art curriculum, as well as recommend projects to further the students' appreciation of art. In addition to the use of the space, every effort is made to introduce participants to prominent individuals in the artistic community to help them establish professional connections. Participants are also required to host at least one open studio session during their residency. They are also strongly encouraged to be present for all events that take place at the Foundation, and to maintain an open studio policy while working.

The studio is a 400 sq ft work-only space located on the Foundation's lower level adjacent to staff offices. Successful applicants are required to provide their own accommodation. A stipend of $1,200 is granted to help offset costs associated with the residency. Access is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Studios are furnished with a desk and chair, ventilation, slop sink, shelving, small fridge and shared bathroom facilities.

Selection is by a panel of jurors chosen by the Foundation that rotates annually.

ELIGIBILITY

The residency is open for emerging and mid-career visual artists in all forms of media. Applicants must be 21 and over, and not in a college or university art degree granting program. Applicants can NOT have gallery representation and MUST currently reside in North America. The Foundation does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or marital status.

2008 PROPOSAL SHOULD INCLUDE:

Important: All documents MUST be labeled with your name and contact information as it appears on the application form.

1. Four completed application forms downloadable from our website - see link on left. (1 original and 3 copies.)
2. Eight digital images of recent work (NO SLIDES.) Images should be in JPEG format, resolution should be 72dpi and no larger than 800 x 800 pixels and no smaller than 400 x 400 pixels. Please label each image as follows: "last name_ first name_#" (i.e. doe_jane_1.jpg; doe_jane_2.jpg. For time-based work, please submit only DVD's (3 minutes or less of footage.) Please note we do not accept videos in VHS or Beta format.
3. Four copies of an annotated image list with your name at the top. Then image #, title, date of work, medium and size. You may also submit a 1-2 sentence description for each image but this is not necessary. If submitting a DVD, please provide a brief paragraph describing the work. (1 original and 3 copies.)
4. A resume of no more than two pages. (1 original and 3 copies.)
5. A typed concise statement of no more than one page (type size no smaller than 11point) about the work and also indicating how the residency would be beneficial to the artist (1 original and 3 copies.)
6. If you would like the material returned please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Envelopes must have adequate postage in stamps only. DO NOT enclose cash, DO NOT use metered or pre-paid postage. While all applications are treated with the utmost care, CUE Art Foundation is not responsible for the loss or damage of submitted materials. If no self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed we will assume you do not require the return of your materials.

Residency dates:

January - March
March - May
June - August
August - October
October - December

Postmark Deadline - Thursday, July 5, 2007.
No applications will be considered that are postmarked after this deadline.
Applications can ALSO be hand delivered to the Foundation until 6pm on Saturday, July 7, 2007.