The Guest Artist Program offers ways for artists and non-artists to work together and connect through the process of creating a work of art. The Guest Artist Program is also an opportunity for artists to develop ideas that challenge assumptions about art by emphasizing creativity in daily life.
Selected projects will emphasize new and/or under-served audiences as well as collaborative and/or interdisciplinary approaches. Collaborations might include social service agencies, schools, health workers, government groups, or any other group or entity.
Two recent guest artist programs at the SSA were Audrey Niffenegger, author of the Time Traveler’s Wife and a well-regarded artist as well as author, led writers across the intersection of words and book art. Drew Cameron and Drew Matott led a collaborative project titled Combat Paper that used art as a way to help veterans reconcile personal past experiences and also broaden the community’s narrative around service, honor and the military.
Selected artists will receive a stipend of $1500, a materials budget, and access to studio facilities, equipment and tools, as well as housing and reimbursement for transportation. The projects should have a specific beginning and ending date.
Proposals for the Guest Artist Program will be accepted from any artist living in North America. All proposals must take into consideration the goals of the program.
To apply, please send a proposal to:
Director of Programs
Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta
San Antonio, TX 78205
http://www.swschool.org/guestartist
Include in your proposal:
- A current resume
- 10 – 20 images of recent work
- A one-page project description
- Pertinent supplemental materials
- 2 – 3 Letters of reference
Notification: March 28
