ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Program Details
The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards residencies to approximately 4 local artists each year. Residencies of 12 weeks include space to sell the artist’s work at The sanctuary, an opening reception for a solo exhibit, solo exhibition of culminating work, recorded artist talk, and space to host an optional workshop or class. The Sanctuary’s AIR allows for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the Oakland community. Artists selected for this program are at all career stages and work in all visual art media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation.
Eligibility
- Artists not currently enrolled in an academic program at the time requested residency would take place.
- Former Artists in Residence (AIR) of The Sanctuary may not apply within five years of previous Residency.
- Must be currently a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Not under contract to display work with any gallery, museum, boutique or other such type of entity during the time of the Residency
- Must have access to facilities, equipment, and materials needed to produce a collection of new work during the Residency .
Selection
Criteria:
- Merit of past work.
- Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency experience at The Sanctuary (see program goals).
- Potential to develop creative practice and impact the Oakland community and beyond.
Process:
• The Sanctuary’s Co-Founders reviews applications to ensure completion and eligibility
• Submissions are reviewed by a panel of knowledgeable and esteemed artists and arts professionals
• The selection panel evaluates each artist’s materials and selects finalists
• Finalists are invited to a 20-minute Zoom interview to determine the final award selection.