Deadline: 15 April 2019


Trestle Residencies are professional development programs that aim to provide space, community, & opportunities for emerging artists. The Trestle Artist Residency (Open Studio or Private) comes with access to affordable studio space, and includes monthly advisor meetings with one of three advisors. Each of the twelve meetings include formal critiques, studio visits with NYC curators and art world professionals, and opportunities to exhibit resident artwork curated by prominent guest curators. Visiting Artist Residents receive a free studio.

Submission guidelines:

– Applicants are required to submit 4-8 work samples.
– Images must be in .JPG or .JPEG format; media can be submitted in .MOV, .MPG4, .MP3, or .GIF format
– CV , Statement, and Bio must be submitted in PDF form
– Applicants must have at least one professional reference.

There are two residencies:

1.
Trestle Artist Residency
Residency Dates: July 1 - December 31, 2019

About the Trestle Artist Residency:
This residency is aimed at helping artists find a foothold in the art world while they develop a new body of work as an Trestle Art Space Member. Residents receive a 10% discount on the TAS Membership while getting additional support of 6 months advisory with Jason Stopa, Adrienne Tarver, Allison Kaufman, or Jennifer Schmidt. Residents are also given the opportunity to exhibit their work at Trestle. Participants receive all benefits of a Trestle Art Space Membership as well as monthly group advisory meetings which include critiques, guest speakers, and studio visits. By participating in this program artists take advantage of networking and community building opportunities in addition to having access to low-cost studio space. The residents give back to the community and get a peek into the administrative end of the art world by volunteering in the gallery or studio for three hours per month. All artists are invited to apply. Applications are accepted twice each year.
Part of the Trestle Artist Residency program is the option to participate in an end of year Residency Exhibition with rotating prominent guest curators. The guest curator for the 2019 residency cycle will be Eriola Pira.


Who this residency is ideal for:
1. Artists developing a new body of work
2. Artists entering or re-entering the art world
3. Artists who have graduated with a BFA or MFA within the past two years (note: this residency is open to all artists, Bachelors/Masters degrees are not required).

2.
Visiting Artist Residency
 Application Deadline: April 15, 2019 (11:59PM) 
Upcoming cycle: July 1 - December 31, 2019

About the Visiting Artist Residency:
The Visiting Artist Residency at Trestle Gallery allows artists to explore their practice and share their artistic experience with the Trestle Gallery and Art Space community. Each cycle, one artist receives a free private studio membership for six months at Trestle Art Space. The Visiting Resident Artist leads monthly public critiques for the duration of the residency.


Who this residency is ideal for:
This residency is ideal for established artists with a serious practice looking for a space to make work while engaging with the Trestle Gallery & Art Space community.

NO HOUSING PROVIDED

Entry fee:
$15.00 USD

Details:
https://trestlegallery.submittable.com/submit/128164/artist-residencies-at-trestle-gallery-july-december-2019