Interested in coming to Softbox as a resident? See information below!
1: Description of Program
Short term subsidized residency, 1-3 months, live/work warehouse space with option for hosting an event.
2: What supports/services are provided as part of the program? i.e. housing, studio space, food, stipend, etc..
Subsidized live/work opportunity at below market rental price. Opportunity to stage a small-scale event or performance in the space, possibilities include music or theater performance, film/video screening, relational projects.
Basic sculpture tools available: table saw, chop saw, hand tools. Private studio plus option to build larger site-specific work in space.
Information about events and resources provided by host as needed, access to host’s contact list for promotion.
3: What disciplines is the residency for? Visual Arts, music, architecture...
Unlimited, but there are restrictions on the use of space in terms of lighting, audience size, harsh chemicals and noise levels.
4: Who is eligible to apply?
Emerging or established artist, international welcome. This opportunity is ideal for an artist who is coming to New York to work on a project/performance, to research project possibilities and network, or relocating to New York and needing a short term place to live, work, and present projects.
5: Application procedure and Materials
Email application in prose form describing yourself, statement of need, proposal for use, time frame, web link to previous work and/or attached images, and 1 professional references available by phone. Feel free to attach CV or press.
Email or phone interview to follow initial review.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis, length of stay dependent on needs and availability.
contact: Jo Q. Nelson, softbox "at" joqnelson.com