Founded:
1977
Duration:
6 - 8 weeks
Paid by host:
  • Artist honorarium
  • Production and materials budget
  • Transportation to and from Pittsburgh
  • Accommodation in Mattress Factory residence
  • Per diem during on-site installation
  • Fabrication and production support
Paid by artist:

Personal needs

Application guidelines:

Online application

International Open Call is open to artists of any medium from anywhere in the world. Artists are invited to submit a portfolio of work and supporting documentation, which will be juried by the Artist Review Panel.

A 2-page CV
Short bio (200 words)
Artist Statement (200 words)
Up to 10 media files for consideration
Do not include project proposals

Deadline:

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Mattress Factory

Mattress Factory

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Description

The Mattress Factory is an artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer of installation art. Founded in 1977, the Mattress Factory produces site-specific installations created by artists working in residence. Since then, the Museum has commissioned and presented new installation and performance works by more than 650 artists. The Museum supports established and emerging artists through a program that provides guidance, leadership, resources and opportunities to create artwork that is unconventional, challenging and thought-provoking. The Museum’s flexibility and inventiveness allow artists to respond to developments in technology, explore audience interaction and challenge traditional artistic ideals and practice.

Artists are supported throughout the development of their project, from initial conception through production and installation. Over the 18 to 24 month period before their on-site residency, artists are invited to work closely with the Mattress Factory to develop and plan each project: cultivating ideas, brokering relationships with researchers and collaborators, finding resources and solving technical challenges. The Museum enhances artists’ projects through public and educational programming developed in collaboration with the artist throughout their process.

During the residencies, The Mattress Factory provides technical support before and throughout installation, photo and video documentation, marketing and publicity for the artists.

Outcome

Exhibition

Studio Information

Typically in the exhibition spaces

Accommodation Information

Individual room in a shared apartment

Location

In Pittsburgh's historic Mexican War Streets on the North Side.

Contact information
Addresses

500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh,, PA 15212-4444
United States

Email
info [at] mattress.org