Click for 2009 Application
How do I become a Torpedo Factory
artist?
Artists must go through the annual jury process
to become a Torpedo Factory artist. All artists working
in fine arts and fine crafts are eligible. Fine crafts
include such work as ceramics, textiles, jewelry, all
kinds of sculpture, glass, and more.
Upon selection, the applicant becomes a juried Torpedo
Factory artist and is classified as an Associate
Artist.
The 2009 Annual Jury is scheduled for the first week in March of 2009. Drop off of work will be 9am-6pm on Monday, March 2, 2009.
What are the benefits of Associate
membership?
- Eligible for short-term studio subleases (up to
one year) from resident artists
- May work toward joining a studio lease on a permanent
basis
- Web page on www.torpedofactory.org
which gets approximately 11,000 unique visits per month
(fee applies)
- Opportunity to submit images and updates of shows,
awards, and special projects for the Torpedo Factory
Art Center online newsletter
- Eligible to participate in complementary programming
and Association volunteer opportunities
Associates must remain current on annual dues in order
to maintain juried status. Associates must also keep
accurate contact information on file with the Association.
How do I get a studio?
Solo studio vacancies are rare, but the resident
artist turnover rate averages 10% per year. Associates
who are available and willing to accept subleases have
a very good chance of placement, although it may take several years.
The two ways to become a resident
artist are:
1) By joining a group studio. Established group studios
select from the list of Associates when new members
are needed.
2) By subleasing for 180 days to gain eligibility for
the Waiting List for Solo Studio Space. Associate artists
must maintain a minimum sublease period of 120 days
annually to remain on the waiting list.
How do I apply?
On the first day of the Annual Jury, Monday, March 2, applicants bring six pieces of their artwork plus
slide sheet or cd, completed application, and $50 fee
to the Torpedo Factory. The
work will be juried over the second and third days.
Note to all 2D submitters:
Bring cardboard of appropriate size to protect your
submissions as they will be stacked against the walls
against other people's submissions. Do not put your name on your cardboard as the jurying process is a blind one. You may not get your exact pieces of cardboard back, but we will do our best to protect your work.
Can I view the application?
Click for 2009 Application.
When do I find out the results?
After 6pm on the second day of the jury process, Tuesday, March 3, 2D applicants may check www.torpedofactory.org
to see the list of Newly Juried 2D Artists. After 6pm on the third day of the jury process, Wednesday, March 4, 3D applicants may check the website to see the list of Newly Juried 3D Artists.
On the fourth day of the jury process, Thursday, March 5, all applicants will come to collect their work.
Successful applicants will be asked to leave 2-3 works
for a brief Target Gallery show of Newly Juried Artists.
We strongly encourage artists who are not selected to
apply again since each year there is a new panel of
jurors.
NOTE: This jury process is NOT a critique. Artists will not receive a critique.
Who are the jurors?
There are separate 3-person panels judging the 2-D
work and the 3-D work. The jurors are highly qualified
professional artists, curators, teachers, museum directors
and the like, who are independent of the Torpedo Factory.
Their decision is final. They will look for work that
meets the highest standards of professionalism and promise.
Click here to see our 2008 Newly Juried Artists and 2008 jurors.
Click here to see our 2007 Newly Juried Artists and 2007 jurors.
Whom do I contact for more information?
Contact Tory Cowles, Jury Committee Chair, at 301-983-2167;
cell 240-793-5425; or
or send an email to the Business Office at
|
