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URBANGLASS
Visiting Artist Fellowships (Award)
Last Update 11/10/2016 7:32:00 PM

Address 647 Fulton Street
Brooklyn,NY 11217
USA
Phone Number (718)625-3685
Fax Number (718)625-3889
TTY Number (000)000-0000
Email [email protected]
Website https://www.urbanglass.org/
Executive Director Ms. Cybele Maylone
Founding Year 1977
Incorporating Year 1983
Mission Statement UrbanGlass is a not-for-profit international center for the creation and appreciation of new art, design, craft, and architecture made from glass. Founded in 1977 UrbanGlass was the first artist-access glass center in the world and is now the largest. Programs include: Classes, UrbanGlass Abroad, studio rental, The Bead Project, The Bead Expo, GLASS Quarterly, Exhibitions, Awards Dinner, Auction Weekend, Open House Sundays and the UrbanGlass Atelier.

Program Name Visiting Artist Fellowships
Program Contact Ms. Annie Woller, Studio and Programs Coordinator
Program Phone 718-625-3685 x244
Program Email [email protected]
Year Program Founded 2013
Description of Program The UrbanGlass Visiting Artist Fellowships will provide artists the opportunity to develop a new body of work exploring ideas and techniques using the medium of glass. Fellowships must be completed within the calendar year. The fellowship includes access to all areas of UrbanGlass' 17,000-square-foot glass working studio.
Conditions/Public Service Requirements
Award Website https://www.urbanglass.org/studio/detail/visiting-artist-fellowship

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: $0.00
  • Studio Space
  • Facilities/Equipment Access
  • Technical Support/Professional Development
  • Materials
Description of Support or Services Scheduled access to all UrbanGlass studios, technical support and instruction.
Budget to cover materials and studio fees for the length of fellowship (to be outlined in the fellowship agreement, prior to the start of term).
Fellowships do not include room and board.
Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award)

Related Arts
CategoryDisciplineSecondaryTertiary
Visual ArtsGlass
Visual ArtsCrafts
Residency Programs Open to Applicants Worldwide
Gender No Requirement
Age Other
21 and older
Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? Yes W/ Restrictions
Ethnicity
  • No Requirement
Career Point
  • No Requirement
Special Population
  • No Requirement
Other Restrictions Applicants must be over 21 years of age when fellowship commences.
Applicants must have basic English language skills.
Glass experience is not required.
The following are NOT eligible to apply: Current students, current UrbanGlass employees, current UrbanGlass board members, artists who have received a grant from UrbanGlass in the last two years.

Total Number of Applicants (annually) 0
Total Number of Recipients (annually) 0
Total Number of Awards (annually) 0
Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) $0

Procedure Open Application
Contact Requirements Applications are due by Friday, January 20 at Midnight EST.
Material/Process Application and guidelines are available on the website.
Application Fee $0

Exact Deadline 1/20/2017
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Approximate Deadline
Rolling Deadline No
Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines

Selection Process/Criteria Artists will be chosen on the basis of past work and specific plans for utilizing UrbanGlass’ facilities as described in their proposal. Artists working both within and outside the glass field are encouraged to apply. A selection committee of artists, curators, and UrbanGlass Staff will review applications.
Notification Process

Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? False
Awardee's Public Service Requirement?