— Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts —
https://www.bemiscenter.org/residency/artists-in-residence
Location: Omaha, NE
Length: Short Term - 2 or 3 months - (January-April) or (May-August) or (September-November)
Housing: Private 900-1800 sq. ft. studio apartment with bed, bath and kitchen. Studios can be used for personal work space and living space. ADA accessible.
Kilns: 3 electric kilns on site. 1 gas kiln accessible through Bemis connection to Hot Shops Art Center
Expenses: None
Funding/Stipend: $1,250/month stipend for food, materials, supplies and $750 travel stipend
Workspace: Many workspace options for residents at Bemis:
Personal private live/work furnished 900-1800 sq. ft. studios
Access to numerous project and installation spaces 6,500 and 7,550 square feet
Access to Okada Sculpture and Ceramics Facility
9,000 square feet shared studio includes woodworking area, metal shop, ceramics studio and vast amount of space for building and documenting large-scale work
Responsibilities: None
Number of Residents: 7-8 ceramic residents; up to 13 in total including sound and alumni residents
Additional Opportunities:
Multidisciplinary mix of residents from around the world
Presentations and open studios among the residents are optional and spontaneous, providing opportunities to share work with fellow cohort members
Meet local and regional artists and art professionals
Access to a research library containing more than 3,000 art-related books, exhibition catalogues, artist monographs, journals and magazines
Invited to participate in at least one opportunity to share their work with fellow artist-in-residence, organizational partners and the public
Walking distance from Omaha’s arts and culture district, which offers shops, restaurants, pubs, bookstores, a public library, hardware store, and post office
Dedicated to continued alumni connection
2 technicians on site available for assistance
Residents have the option to request an intern to help assist with their studio practice or special projects. Internship program comes from Bemis’ relationship with local university
Not pet friendly
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Interior of a woodworking or carpentry workshop with brick walls, large windows, and various wooden boards and equipment, including a band saw and workbenches.
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