Attention Artists: 2016 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship program – Call for applications
Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF): Call for Applications
Deadline: 1 Dec 2015
Time of residency: 1 – 2 months
From the open call:
The Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF) program was launched in 2007 to provide outstanding visual artists from across the world a unique opportunity to work with Smithsonian museums, research sites, collections, and scholars, so they may conduct research that inspires new artwork. SARF Fellows spend one to two months in residence at the Smithsonian, immersed in its unparalleled collections and multidisciplinary scholarly expertise, building connections between art, science, history and culture. The program embodies the depth and breadth of the Smithsonian.
There is no fixed number of Fellows selected each year as funding varies.
ELIGIBILITY
– Outstanding visual artists
– Strong exhibition history beyond the home region
– Demonstrated record of accomplishment
– Previous experience with public projects or commissions is encouraged but not required
– Ability to create a strong research proposal that utilizes Smithsonian specific resources
– Ability to independently secure a Smithsonian advisor
– U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with proficiency in written and spoken English
– Ability to independently arrange accommodation and travel
– Self-reliant and flexible
HOW TO APPLY
There are two application rounds:
– The first round begins by Applying via SOLAA (link will be activated when cycle opens). Complete applications are reviewed by members of the SARF Committee.
– Second round applications are also reviewed by the SARF Committee. The Committee makes final award recommendations to the Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture (USHAC). USHAC makes the final decisions on awards.
For more information and application form please visit the organizer’s website.
*NOTE: Hanoi Grapevine merely announces the open calls and cannot help in the application process. For further inquiries, please direct to the organizers.
