Check back for info about the 2024 summer residency!
PS1’s Iowa City Summer Residency is an initiative offering local artists dedicated space & time to work.
The IC Summer Residency offers local artists in any field a structure to dedicate time to their projects. It was developed to give space and time to any artists but especially those who are working full time, are parents, or have circumstances that make traveling to an out-of-town residency challenging. It is designed to be flexible in its structure to accommodate all life/work circumstances while providing community, accountability and focus throughout the residency period, and a chance to publicly present work at the end.
2023 Participants
Stanzy Scheetz • Ariane Parkes-Perret • Harper Folsom • Carrie Guenther • Emma Hodges • Shana Kaska • John E & David D • Brianna M Riedel • W. Michael Sinclair • Daniel Smith • Leslie Musser Aka The Blank Page Artist • Sydney Miller • Sarah P. Dirks
DETAILS
»TO APPLY«
Applications for 2023 are closed. Stay tuned for next year’s announcement!
Applications will be approved based on need and a demonstration to make use of the time and resources; we hope to accommodate as many people as are interested but reserve the right to limit participation in order to make this a positive experience for all.
FAQ
Q: Can I participate if I already have my own studio and prefer to work there?
A: Yes! We encourage folks with their own studio spaces to make use of the structure of the residency to commit dedicated time to their practice and participate in any/all of the group events at PS1 or just stop down for a change of scenery.
Q: What will the shared studio environment at PS1 be like?
A: Space for each artist will depend somewhat on the level of participation but will be about 70 sq.ft. on the first floor of the Close House.
We will be creating shared space guidelines to facilitate a productive and safe space for all participants including limiting loud noise and fumes.
Residents will also be able to use the Dance Hall, Cloud House, and Media Arts Co-op lab when those spaces are not otherwise reserved.
Q: What is the time commitment?
A: There is no minimum time commitment to participate; however, we encourage residents to make use of the residency structure to set aside extra time for themselves to work (that’s the point!). For example, if you work 9-5, commit to working for 2-3 hours every evening of the residency, or, if you can, take a vacation day and dedicate it to your creative practice.
We also strongly encourage all residents to participate in the group meals and exhibition!
Q: Do I have to be an “artist” or a “professional artist” to participate?
A: Nope! We take an expansive view of art-making and invite anyone who is willing to seriously commit to working on a creative project(s) during this time.
Q: Can I put this on my CV?
A: Heck yeah!
OTHER QUESTIONS?
Contact gallery@publicspaceone.com
DATES
July 14-28, 2023 (pick one or both weeks)
COST
Summer residency participants are asked to contribute a sliding-scale registration fee.
WHAT’S PROVIDED
work space: Each participant will have the option to have a reserved table workspace on the first floor of the Close House throughout the residency, and may also make use of the 2nd floor Dance Hall and kitchenette, the Cloud House, and the outdoor space around the buildings.
tool/equipment access: Residency participants will have access to gear in the Art Equipment Lending Library and Media Arts Co-op inventory. Studio orientations will be provided, but technical instruction will not.
community:
PS1 will provide a group brunch on the first day of each residency week and all residency participants are encouraged to attend both meals. Residents can also opt in to a small group critique session once each week.
exhibition:
We will host a public work-in-progress/open studio exhibition on the final evening of the residency, July 28.