NYFA: New York Foundation for the Arts
Address 724 South 12th Street
Omaha,NE 68102-
USA
Phone Number (402)341-7130
Fax Number
TTY Number
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.bemiscenter.org
Executive Director Mr. Chris Cook
Founding Year 1981
Incorporating Year 1983
Mission Statement Founded in 1981, by artists for artists, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an international artist-in-residence program, temporary exhibitions and commissions, and innovative public programs. Located in the historic Old Market district, the Bemis Center serves a critical role in the presentation and understanding of contemporary art, bridging the community of Omaha to a global discourse surrounding cultural production today
Program Name Artist-in-Residence Program
Program Contact Ms. Holly Kranker, Residency Program Manager
Program Phone (402) 341-7130 x12
Program Email [email protected]
Year Program Founded 1981
Description of Program

For more than three decades, the Bemis Center’s core mission has been to provide artists from around the world dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work. Frequently cited as one of the top international residency programs, the Bemis Center offers artists private live/work studios, financial support, technical/administrative assistance, and opportunities for intellectual discourse about contemporary art through free public programs, such as panel discussions, lectures, and knowledge-sharing workshops. To date, nearly 900 artists have participated in the residency program.

Eligibility

Residency opportunities are open to national and international artists 21+ years of age showing a strong professional working history. A variety of disciplines are accepted including, but not limited to, visual arts, media/new genre, performance, architecture, film/video, literature, interdisciplinary arts, music composition, and choreography.

Bemis residency alumni are allowed to re-apply after a five-year hiatus from the program. Alumni seeking residency must submit a complete application including recent work samples and current resume. Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously attended.

Artists enrolled in an academic program during the time of the residency opportunity are not eligible to apply.

Small collaborative groups are eligible to apply. Please note, if selected, Bemis Center is only able to accommodate two members of a collaborative group to attend the residency and live on-site.

Bemis welcomes internationally based artists to apply. A working knowledge of English is helpful for international artists, as an interpreter will not be provided.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and disability. For special needs or questions about accessibility, please contact the Residency Program Manager.

Conditions/Public Service Requirements Artists are invited to participate in at least one opportunity for public presentation, such as the public Open House / Open Studios. Selected artists must attend a minimum of eight consecutive weeks to receive the award. Artists are not able to defer or reschedule if unable to attend the residency.
Award Website http://www.bemiscenter.org/residency/current_opportunities.html
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: $3,000.00
  • Housing
  • Studio Space
  • Facilities/Equipment Access
  • Technical Support/Professional Development
  • Travel
Description of Support or Services Located in downtown Omaha’s historic Old Market, the Bemis Center's 110,000 square foot facility accommodates a broad range of artistic activity. Selected artists-in-residence enjoy generous sized, private live/work studios complete with kitchen and bathroom. Artists-in-residence have 24-hour access to extensive installation and production spaces and the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility, a 9,000 square foot industrial space used for large-scale sculpture fabrication. This independently driven atmosphere and communal environment encourage creative growth and experimentation to confront new challenges. This is a process-based residency; there is no expectation or promise of an exhibition in our first-floor galleries. U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $1,000 USD monthly stipend and an additional $500 USD travel stipend. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals. Bemis Center is not responsible for organizing artist’s travel to Omaha to attend the residency. Additional stipends for studio supplies or materials are not available.
Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) 3000.00
Related Arts
CategoryDisciplineSecondaryTertiary
Multidisciplinary
Media ArtsVideo/Digital
Visual Arts
Performance Art/Interdisciplinary
Literature
Music
Dance
Residency Programs Open to Applicants Worldwide
Gender No Requirement
Age Other
21 and older
Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? Yes
Ethnicity
  • No Requirement
Career Point
  • Mid-Career or Established
Special Population
  • No Requirement
Other Restrictions Bemis residency alumni are allowed to re-apply after a five-year hiatus from the program. Alumni seeking residency must submit a complete application including recent work samples and current resume. Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously attended.
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
Material/Process SlideRoom will confirm receipt of your submitted application. Residency applications are reviewed by a rotating panel comprised of artists and arts professionals, such as curators, academics, and/or critics. The application review process consists of an online review followed by on-site panel meeting. The review process takes 12–14 weeks from the application deadline. Notifications to all applicants will be sent via email after the selection panel has made its final decision. Apply online at bemis.slideroom.com.
Application Fee $40
Exact Deadline 5/1/2018
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Approximate Deadline
Rolling Deadline No
Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines
Selection Process/Criteria SlideRoom will confirm receipt of your submitted application. Residency applications are reviewed by a rotating panel comprised of artists and arts professionals, such as curators, academics, and/or critics. The application review process consists of an online review followed by on-site panel meeting. The review process takes 12–14 weeks from the application deadline. Notifications to all applicants will be sent via email after the selection panel has made its final decision.
Notification Process Notifications to all applicants will be made via email on August 15, 2018.
Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? False
Awardee's Public Service Requirement? Artists are invited to participate in at least one opportunity for public presentation, such as the public Open House / Open Studios. Selected artists must attend a minimum of eight consecutive weeks to receive the award. Artists are not able to defer or reschedule if unable to attend the residency.