MAPSpace Collaborative Workspace Residency Program
The residency application process is now closed. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.
MAPSpace Collaborative Workspace Residency Project, implemented in 2012, is a workspace residency offering space and time for artists to create collaborative new work.
Residency is free. No application or fees of any kind.
This is a studio/workspace residency for collaborative artist teams (2+). Residency culminates in an exhibition, performance or event in same space. Artist teams take over the gallery space as a studio work space to create a unique work(s).
The space may be open to the public at agreed times during the residency at the discretion of the artists and the gallery.
This is a NO LIVING- workspace only- residency.
Work should be collaborative and created in the time and space of the residency. It can be traditional, conceptual. site-specific, community-based, interactive, performative, interdisciplinary, object-based or a combination- all forms will be considered. Quality of project is the primary criteria. This is NOT a community project, however consideration of the surrounding community is given extra consideration. Residents and proposals do not have to directly engage or interact with the public unless this is a natural part of their work or proposal.
Artists are responsible for room and board, so artists from the local area are given extra consideration. Artists are expected to be present and working in the space 15-20 hours (flex & approx) per week during the residency.
Gallery supplies 24/7 access space; free wifi; basic tools and support; publicity; cards etc for the residency and event; and all party planning and refreshment. All travel costs and materials, including art supplies, technology including computers, food etc used by artists is the responsibility of the artists with exceptions considered during the residency. The gallery will offer as much support as possible, but is unable to supply any monetary funds.
MAPSpace is a loft in a 125+ yr. old factory building with wood floors, 12-14 ft ceiling. Floor plan is aviable in application.
The Gallery is one block from the metro-north train station, Port Chester stop on the Stamford local train. See about page for more about the location and town of Port Chester.
The Gallery is one block from the metro-north train station, Port Chester stop on the Stamford local train. See about page for more about the location and town of Port Chester.
Application Info
Send the following information in exactly the format stated below.
Previously awarded artists are not eligible. Previous applicants not awarded a residency are encouraged to submit again.
Previously awarded artists are not eligible. Previous applicants not awarded a residency are encouraged to submit again.
1. Proposal: One page max describing intended project, including conceptual idea, material processes and fabrication plans. Only fully explored ideas will be considered, however it is understood that project may evolve and change over the course of the residency. One proposal per group. Proposal can include additional page(s) with projected images of project. This is optional.
2. (optional) Projected fabrication plans and/or provisional budget if needed. The budget is just a basic guide to show readiness and ability to execute project fully, depending on project, and will not be considered set in stone.
From each artist in team:
1. 10 images of recent work (last 2 years) from each artists and/or proposed work. JPGs no larger than 1 MG each.
2. cv from each artist
3. Artist statement from each artist
4. Image list with title, year, medium, size
3. Artist statement from each artist
4. Image list with title, year, medium, size
5. link to website if applicable
6. Optional Images for proposed project, if helpful. This can include drawings, renderings, or mock-ups. We do not require artists to show developed proposal images for work not yet created- this is up to the artist.
Thank you!