Residency Philosophy
The apexart Residency
is an alternative educational program that invites individuals
to leave their familiar surroundings for a month-long stay in
a foreign country. The Residency Program has two components,
an Inbound Residency and an Outbound Residency,
and the goal is to provide participants with an opportunity to
experience a new culture rather than creating new work. The
program recognizes the necessity of time for contemplation in
the creative process and residents are asked to consider their
stay as a break from their professional life. In lieu of applying
the pressure of production and career promotion, apexart’s
program provides a more introspective and academic alternative
that encourages residents to take a step back to consider, interpret,
and discuss artistic work and practices.
Residents are asked to keep a blog for the duration of their program and to give a final talk at the end of their residency.
Past Residents
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Inbound Residency
apexart's Inbound residency program is focused on cultural exchange and new experiences, providing an intense, explorative journey into New York. Up to eight individuals are invited per season and each is provided with air fare, an apartment in Manhattan, a phone, internet access, and a full itinerary complete with places to visit, events to attend, professionals to meet with, and classes to sit in on.
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Outbound Residency
The apexart Outbound residency program relocates New Yorkers to a foreign country for a period of one month. Residents are encouraged to spend their time exploring, and in conversation with the many individuals who live and work locally, exchanging ideas and taking advantage of the local cultural climate. They are provided with air fare, an apartment, an itinerary, and a contact individual in their resident location. |
Visit the resident blog of current Inbound resident Nanna Nordström, visiting from Stockholm.
Upcoming Inbound Residents
Jan 2012, Nanna Nordström, Sweden
Feb 2012, Kiron Robinson, Australia
Apr 2012, Ahmad Zatari, Jordan
May 2012, Ilich Castillo, Ecuador
Jul 2012, Manuel Orellana, Chile
Sep 2012, Kaung Su, Myanmar
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Recent Outbound resident Joanna Ebenstein in conversation with past Outbound residents. more info
Upcoming Outbound Residents
Mar 2012, Nilay Lawson, Brazil
Jul 2012, Roebourne, Australia |
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Applications are not accepted for the Residency Program. Participants—from different disciplines and at different points in their career—are recommended by noted individuals from their home country who believe their practice could benefit from a non-working visit to a foreign country. |
