Applying for Visions from the New California
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2011
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Applicants are required to apply online.
- We recommend you prepare your work samples and support materials before you begin the online application. You will have the opportunity to save your application and return to it later.
- The application must be submitted by 11:59pm PST on May 23, 2011. Applications that have been started but not submitted by the deadline will not be accepted.
If you have additional questions after reading through these guidelines, please email grants@artistcommunities.org or call 401-351-4320 6am-2pm PST.
WORK SAMPLES:
You may submit up to 7 examples of work from the previous 2 years. You may submit images or videos, but no more than 7 total work samples. All samples must be uploaded online.
You will be asked to submit the following for each work sample: title, date, materials, and dimensions. You will also have the opportunity to provide further descriptions of each piece.
- Still images:
- All image files must be .jpg files and in the RGB color space
- Images should be sized no larger than 1240 x 1240 pixels (in other words, 1240 pixels on the longest side), but can be less than 1240 x 1240 pixels. A smaller image will be shown against a 1240 x1240 black background.
- Prior to uploading, be sure that the file name of the image file on your computer does not contain any characters other than a-z, A-Z and 0-9. The file name also has to be a continuous string of characters, it cannot contain blank spaces. Additionally, the file name must have the .jpg extension. An example of a valid file name would be image1.jpg
- All image files must be .jpg files and in the RGB color space
- Video:
- No more than 3 video samples are permitted.
- No more than 5 minutes of video samples will be reviewed in total. Selections may be edited/shortened to fit submission time restraints. Video clips should begin with your strongest work. For more information about preparing video for submission, please visit our FAQ section.
- All video files must be in the Flash Video Format (.flv). (For more information on this format, please click here.)
- It is recommended that you save the video in the highest quality and size that is feasible. A width of 400 pixels or more is recommended.
- An uploaded video file must not exceed 5 minutes and 50 MB in size.
- Prior to uploading, be sure that the file name of the video file on your computer does not contain any characters other than a-z, A-Z and 0-9. The file name also has to be a continuous string of characters, it cannot contain blank spaces. Additionally, the file name must have the .flv extension. An example of a valid file name would be video1.flv
- No more than 3 video samples are permitted.
SUPPORT MATERIALS:
- Statement of interest: Why you are interested in this award and/or why you would like to participate in a residency (300 words or less)
- Special requirements you may have or equipment you may need during a residency (150 words or less)
- Statement about your current work (300 words or less)
- Educational background (150 words or less)
- Awards or residencies: please give dates and award amounts (300 words or less)
- Grants or fellowships: please specify project-specific or unrestricted funds, and give dates and award amounts (300 words or less)
- Resume/exhibition history (PDF or Word attachment)