Fort Worth's near Southside has served as the creative hub for Fort Worth’s art community. Home to 60 creative firms, galleries, and studios, the demand for creative space and living continues to grow at an unprecedented rate.
ArtSouth, a newly launched development project, will offer extensive space for artists of all mediums to plant roots, express their talent and engage in the near Southside community.
The project not only fills the needs of emerging and existing artists, but also preserves Southside's tradition as a one-stop-spot for showcasing Fort Worth's artistic vision.
Criteria
A committee of local artists, creative professionals and property owners will elect one artist each quarter to serve as the “ArtSouth resident artist.” Artists chosen will be awarded with:
$4,000 stipend to create a temporary public art exhibition
A one month residency in a Near Southside studio space
A one month exhibition in the ArtSouth Exhibition Space
Promotional support from Fort Worth South, Inc.
“ArtSouth is specifically looking for artists whose works and studio practices will engage our community in meaningful conversations. Artists are encouraged to submit a project proposal that, if selected, will utilize both the studio and exhibition spaces to initiate dialogue about the importance of community, art, or other matters related to the Near Southside's revitalization.”
Schedule
August 6, 2015 CALL TO APPLY
August 19, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 21, 2015 SELECTION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ARTSOUTH RESIDENT
September 1-30, 2015 STUDIO RESIDENCY
October 1, 2015 INSTALLATION
October 2, 2015 PUBLIC EXHIBITION OPENS
November 1, 2015 PUBLIC EXHIBITION CLOSES
For more information, contact [email protected]