PlySpace Artist-in-Residence Program

Illustrative image: an artist's studio — Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Details

Housing: Private bedroom in shared housing facility on campus; communal living space, shared kitchen, laundry facilities. Historic post-Victorian house built in 1916 in Emily Kimbrough Historic District. Second floor accessible by stairs only; alternative accommodations available upon request.

Who Can Apply: No current application cycle is open.
The Focus: An immersive artist-in-residence program centered on independent practice and collaboration with Muncie communities.
The Funding: Current funding and fee terms are not posted because applications are closed.
Key Requirements: The official organizer page states that PlySpace is not accepting applications at this time.

DeadlineDeadline TBD

StipendPlySpace Residents receive $500 travel stipend and $500 food stipend for 4-12 week residency. PlySpace Resident Fellows receive $1000 stipend for travel and living expenses plus up to $2000 in funding toward collaborative project and supplies for 9-12 week residency.

Application fee$25

Cost to attendNo residency fees

Duration4 weeks - 12 weeks (Residents); 9-12 weeks (Resident Fellows)

Program dates4 weeks - 12 weeks

LocationMuncie, IN

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career

Disciplinesvisual arts, writing, performance, design, interdisciplinary arts, blacksmithing, book arts, costume/fashion design, digital fabrication, fine metals, glass arts, paper arts, woodworking, criticism, fiction, journalism, literary nonfiction, new genres, nonfiction, playwriting, poetry, screenwriting, translation, acting, choreography, dance, theater, music, opera, symphony, animation, augmented reality, computing, documentary, electronic arts, moving image, multimedia arts, sound art, TV + radio, virtual reality, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, architecture, environmental arts, landscape architecture, public art, social practice, storytelling, urban planning/design, biology, ecology, environmentalism/conservation, science, art conservation, art education, art history, history, mathematics, philosophy

Application notesApplicants should not be enrolled in a degree-granting program at time of application and must be over 21 years old. Admission preference given to applicants living and working outside Delaware County, Indiana. Applicants can submit one application per term. Collective teams of 2-3 individuals can apply; one collective group admitted per term. International applicants welcome but must communicate fluently in English; must arrange own travel and visas; $500 travel stipend not available for travel outside U.S. Applicants with disabilities should contact hello@plyspace.org to discuss accommodations prior to submission. Service animals accommodated case-by-case with current vet documentation. Living space on second floor accessible by stairs only; alternative sleeping accommodations available upon request. Staff on-call 24/7 for assistance including shuttles, navigation, emergency support. Residents expected to complete public talk about work and community collaborative project. Resident Fellows expected to conduct multiple public programs.

Contactinfo@munciearts.org

Hosted by

Muncie Arts and Culture Council

Organization based in Muncie