Amar Residency Program application deadline for 2005 is closed

Amar Artist Residency Program

History of the Program

Over the last three summers, nine artists have had the opportunity to be residents at the ACCEA. For information on previous residents, click here.

About the Program

Who is eligible to apply?
Visual, performance, video, and sound artists, and filmmakers, who are working at the professional level in their fields. Artists do not have to be from the United States, nor do they have to be of Armenian ethnic origin. We encourage artists of all backgrounds to submit proposals.

How many artists will be selected?
This year, we plan on selecting three artists.

Is there a residency fee?
No.

Is there funding available?
We are currently seeking funding for this program and hope to be able to cover major expenses for the residents this summer. More information to come.

When and how long are the residencies?
This year (2004), residencies will take place in July and August. Artists are encouraged to remain for two months, but one-month residencies will be considered.

What are the housing and studio arrangements?
Artists live in rented apartments in Yerevan and are given studio space at ACCEA. ACCEA assists in finding housing and locating other resources.

What does the residency involve?
Visiting artists are asked to devote themselves to the completion of a personal or collaborative art project.
In addition, we ask that artists:

• Give a public lecture on their own work.
• Organize one or more additional activities at the Center. (In the past, these activities have ranged from artist presentations to informal workshops, screenings of work of other artists based in the local context of the visiting artist, or discussion on topics related to the visitor's art practice or interests).
• Present a final exhibition, screening, or performance showcasing work completed over the course of the residency. This will be scheduled during the last week of the artist's residency.