Address 4848 Main Street Houston,TX 77002 USA Phone Number (713)529-4848 Fax Number (713)529-1288 TTY Number Email [email protected] Website http://www.crafthouston.org Executive Director Ms. Julie Farr Founding Year 0 Incorporating Year 1999 Mission Statement To advance education about the process, product and history of craft. Program Name Artist in Residence Program Program Contact Ms. Miriam Mendoza, Artist-in-Residence Coordinator Program Phone (713)529-4848 x112 Program Email [email protected] Year Program Founded 0 Description of Program Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to presenting the dynamic world of contemporary craft to the Houston community. The Artist-in-Residence program is designed to offer time and space for craft artists to focus on their creative work and interact with the public. The program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to; clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. Artists selected for the program receive a 200 sq. ft. studio and a monthly stipend. The studios are equipped with sinks, telephones and internet DSL access. Artists are selected based on the quality of their creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity. Conditions/Public Service Requirements 24 hours per week open to the public. Ability to interact with the public. Award Website http://www.crafthouston.org/artists/residents/ Where does the program take place? Arts Center Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? Yes Support or Services Provided as part of the Program Stipend, how much: $400.00 Studio Space Facilities/Equipment Access Description of Support or Services In addition to a studio space and stipend, participating artists will have access to a wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching assignments through HCCC and collaborative works with other resident artists. Resident artists’ creative work is represented by HCCC while in residence and may be carried in the Asher Sales Gallery. To support artistic development, the program offers additional opportunities such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals. Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) Related Arts Category Discipline Secondary Tertiary Visual Arts Crafts Visual Arts Ceramics Visual Arts Artists Books Visual Arts Glass Residency Programs Open to Applicants Worldwide Gender No Requirement Age 18 and older Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? Yes Ethnicity No Requirement Career Point No Requirement Special Population No Requirement Other Restrictions Artists provide their own equipment. Total Number of Applicants (annually) 48 Total Number of Recipients (annually) 13 Total Number of Awards (annually) 0 Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) $0 Procedure Open Application Contact Requirements Material/Process 1. Completed Artist-in-Residence application form Please print legibly or type 2. Three letters of recommendation in hard copy form Can be mailed separately or included in the application packet The following items must be contained on a CD: 3. A (1) one page letter of intent with a brief description of your work or project to be completed while in residence, your career direction, and why you should be awarded a residency at HCCC. 4. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae Please include name, address, preferred phone number, and email; cannot exceed (3) three pages 5. Artist statement, (1) one page or less, describing your creative work, process, technique, and conceptual development. 6. Digital images* of ten (10) works, created within the last 2 years. Include on the CD one wide-shot and one close-up detail of each piece for a total number of twenty (20) images, numbered and labeled to match the image identification sheet. Application Fee $0 Exact Deadline 3/15/2013 Deadline2 Deadline3 Deadline4 Approximate Deadline Rolling Deadline No Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines Selection Process/Criteria Artists will be selected based on the quality of their work, their interest in working at the Center and making a difference in Houston’s vibrant cultural community. Notification Process n/a Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? False Awardee's Public Service Requirement? 24 hours per week open to the public. Ability to interact with the public.