Bard Graduate Center Digital Artist in Residence Open-Call

Bard Graduate Center is pleased to launch its first Digital Artist in Residence program offering funding, exhibition space, and support to digital artists. BGC will award selected artists a $2000 stipend and a $1000 materials budget to create an interactive project that exists at the intersection of architecture, design, technology, feminism, and materiality, themes inspired by BGC’s upcoming exhibition on modernist designer and architect Eileen Gray. Bard Graduate Center is also open to exhibiting relevant existing work.

Bard Graduate Center Artist in Residence (AiR) Programs are designed to bring artists into conversation with Bard Graduate Center’s gallery exhibitions and extensive library collection.

Resources
BGC’s Digital Artist in Residence program gives residents access to a flex workspace/studio, a technology lab, and an audio recording booth. Residents also have the opportunity to exhibit their work, work one-on-one with a research librarian, participate in public programs, and teach workshops.

Eligibility
This residency opportunity is open to national and international artists 21+ years of age showing a strong professional working history. Small collaborative groups are welcome to apply. Bard Graduate Center is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and disability. For special needs or questions about accessibility, please contact the Director of Public Engagement. emily.reilly@bgc.bard.edu

Opportunities and Expectations

• Artists are expected to create a project that engages the public.
• Artist may exhibit existing work if appropriate.
• Artist will receive institutional marketing and communications support.
• Artists are invited to participate in at least one opportunity for public presentation. This may take the form of an opening, an artist talk, or a workshop.

About Bard Graduate Center
Bard Graduate Center is a graduate research institute in New York City. Our MA and PhD degree programs, Gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, and public programs explore new ways of thinking about the material world.

Guidelines Here.
Apply Here.

For more information, contact Emily Reilly, Director of Public Engagement & Associate Gallery Director at emily.reilly@bgc.bard.edu