openshaw artist-in-residence
The Openshaw Artist-in-Residence Program provide a supportive atmosphere for emerging artists in a collective setting, giving them an opportunity to develop their voice and contribute to the community at Maryland Hall.
The residency offers studio space, support in the form of a materials stipend, and basic marketing around the exhibition. At the end of the residency, Openshaw AIRs will present a solo show in the Openshaw Balcony Gallery.
Program Goals and Objectives
To provide time and space for artists to investigate ideas while working towards a collection or series to be presented in the Openshaw Balcony Gallery
To maintain and enhance the quality and diversity of the creative services offered by Maryland Hall and to host a diverse group of artists.
To foster creativity by providing solitude and community through affordable, subsidized studio space, with mutual trust that the artist will use the opportunity to move their work forward.
To enrich and stimulate the community through activities offered by Artists-in-Residence such as workshops, demonstrations, open studio events, lectures, and performances.
To expand the audience base of Maryland Hall and to welcome young artists into our community.
Program Description
The Openshaw AIR program consists of one artist studio which rotates new artists every two months. During the residency, the visual artist will work on a collection or series which they will present in the Openshaw Balcony Gallery at the end of the residency. The material stipend provided to each artist is $500 and can be used for materials and supplies needed for the artist’s exhibit. Upon completion of the residency, the AIR will curate and install their work, which will remain up for two months.
Building hours during which the studios can be used are Monday – Friday 8 am – 11 pm, Saturday 8 am – 5 pm.
Maryland Hall is committed to making the space available to artists who are passionate to pursue their work on a consistent basis. AIRs are encouraged to regularly use the studio space to create original work. It is expected that artists use their studio for a minimum of 15-20 hours per week. Studios are not to be used as office space. After the residency, artists can apply for the general AIR program if there is availability.
Residencies January through March 2027