Art Farm artist residency and application information

Art Farm’s artist residency program for professionals, in all areas of the arts, offers them accommodation and studio space to pursue their art and we ask, in exchange, for 12 hours per week from artists, to help renovate and maintain Art Farm’s buildings and grounds as well as other projects.

All who apply need to be self-motivated and resourceful and appreciate a quiet working environment--if you need a busy social life this may not be for you. Art Farm’s location is semi-isolated and rural and because of this condition, co-operation and an ability to share tasks are required.

Art Farm's artist residencies are available between June 1and November 1 for a maximum of four artists at one time. We usually recommend residencies of 8 to 12 weeks. It takes a little time to adjust to the environment, particularly if you are new to Nebraska—and we recommend closer to 12 weeks if you are planning a large outdoor project.

Applications for 2010 open in November, 2009.

The following is a general guideline to what we offer and what we request in return.

		Artist responsibilities
		Art Farm offers
		Accommodations. . .Artists are given free accommodations in a furnished, 100+ year old two-story farmhouse with 3 bedrooms. Each artist has a private bedroom while sharing a bathroom, sitting room, and kitchen. fully equipped kitchen including pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc. laundry facilities linens, sheets, blankets,and towels wireless Internet access in common area.
		Studios...Studio space in one of 5 (4 are approximately 400-500 sq. ft. and one is 750 sq. ft.) barn studios. Other non-refurbished building spaces around the farm are accessible as installation/performance spaces. Up to 20 acres of land are available for artists who wish to work on temporary or permanent outdoor sculptural, environmental, or installation projects. Click here for studio detail information
		Equipment...Access to machinery and equipment including metalworking, woodworking, earthmoving, and ceramic.
		Materials...An assortment of metal scrap, timber/logs, clay on site and an abundance of organic material from the prairie is available. Tractors, loaders, wagons, etc. are available for moving and lifting heavy materials and work.
		Technical expertise..The director and staff have a broad range of technical skills and can offer advice in the following areas: woodworking, metalworking, ceramics and many computer applications as well as advice and planning in the siting and construction of outdoor projects. Some physical help may be available on a per need basis but artists should plan projects that are generally within their physical and technical capabilities.
		*Art Harvest*... Art Farm’s annual Art Harvest invites the public to visit Art Farm to meet the artists and see their artworks. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit work made during their residency, show work-in-progress, stage performances, or create a special project.
		Contribution. . .12 hours weekly assistance to Art Farm (3 hours per day, 4 days per week). Working time is generally weekday mornings, and is based on weather and the project being worked on. Work could include: general construction, deconstruction and carpentry; grounds maintenance; fund raising projects, office work. If you wish to learn some construction skills, this could be your chance. Projects include: house renovation, studio improvements, building dismantling and ongoing grounds and building maintenance
		Living and transport expenses... You must have enough money to cover your daily living expenses and you provide for your own transportation. Artists are also responsible for their own telephone expenses. There are no charges for local calls but you will need a ”phone card”, or cell phone to make long distance calls. An organic vegetable garden is available for everyone.
		Insurance. . .We suggest that you take out a personal accident insurance policy to cover you while at Art Farm.
		Artwork... One piece of art work, chosen jointly by the director and the artist, donated to Art Farm for its permanent collection.