Kunstraum LLC Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023

Kunstraum LLC is a gallery and artist hub in Clinton Hill, near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Kunstraum was founded in 2015 and consists of an interdisciplinary team of artists, curators, and architects who are committed to promoting new art and outstanding exhibition concepts with established and emerging artists.
Kunstraum is a community of artists by artists with the goal of redefining the collaboration between artists and curators. Through their program, they aim to explore the relationships between artists and curators by opening our gallery spaces to those interested in exploring unconventional, engaging ideas and taking risks.

Open call: Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023
The Artist-in-Residency program offers 3-month residencies for national and international artists on a quarterly cycle. In 2023, the three-month residencies will take place from January-March, April-June, July-September, and October-December, with multiple spots available for each period. For 2022, there is one opening, from April-June. Please apply as soon as possible as applications for the 2022 term will be reviewed before the deadline of 15 April 2022.

All resident artists are invited to pursue their independent projects, interact with our established community of artists, designers, and filmmakers, interact with the incoming artists and curators of our ongoing exhibition program, participate in the monthly studio visits, and exhibit in the Annual Members’ Show.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022 | Notifications: May 15, 2022

Each Residency Includes:

- A desktop-size studio space inside our subdivided lofts with 24/7 access (workspace only, no living);
- Access to our gallery space (4-5 exhibitions a year) and participation in our Annual Members’ Show, including professional documentation;
- Sales opportunities via an online gallery for the duration of 6 months with your participation in our members’ show;
- A great artist community to meet and interact with;
- Monthly studio visits by 1-2 New York curators, gallerists, critics, and art advisers (full list under “About” of the website);
- Bimonthly Zoom-in Studio Visits with our Curator-in-Residence and artist community;
- Social media promotion and a feature of your work on our website;
- Access to their internal monthly newsletter, which includes news, events, an open call list with exhibition, grant, and residency opportunities;
- Community events in which all resident artists are invited to attend; These community events vary and include gallery openings, curator walkthroughs, discussions, salons, and open studios.

The studio spaces have 24/7 access with 13 ft. ceilings, a freight elevator, slop sink, secure Wi-Fi, and are meant to be used for non-toxic materials only–all painters work on a non-toxic basis. Blick Art Supply, hardware stores, post office, print shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and delis are just 1.5 blocks away, and Home Depot is as close as 10 blocks. No living is included. The resident artist is responsible for finding their own living arrangements. Referrals to short-term listings can be provided.

Stipend
A monthly stipend of $650 for a 3 month term with the following starting dates: 4/1/2022; 10/1/2022; 1/1/2023; 4/1/2023; 7/1/2023; 10/1/2023.

Application Requirements
Please submit all materials through the Google Form here. A selection of candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please Include the following:

- Statement of Motivation with starting date/s - 250 words;
- Statement on private or public funding plan - 100 words;
- Portfolio with max. 10 pages with 10-20 images (no larger than 5 MB);
- Optional: 2 links to 1-2 mins video excerpts (specify cue in and out);
- CV with max, 5 pages;
- Links to website, Instagram, recent exhibition or press;

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more information see their website.