The Blue House Project is a collaboration between Raasin in the Sun and Franklin Common, a property at 2011 EM Franklin Ave in East Austin between Manor and MLK.
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Benefits to Artist Residents:
- Free access to 200sf studio for 6 weeks (for work use only)
- $500 stipend
- Participation in a “Meet the Artist” event with community
- Outdoor space to showcase work (3 acre property)
- Opportunities for digital promotion
- Additional local perks + discounts
Criteria for Artist Selection:
- Need of space
- Physical presence of work on the site
- Body of work
- Connection to place
- Ability to commit to “meet the artist” event - artist would agree to display their work onsite to community in at least one event
- Ability to commit to open studio hours
In their 6-week residency, artists produce a “Meet the Artist” event and offer open studio hours to share their work with the community. Artists in residence are chosen by an independent selection committee composed of local leaders in the art and nonprofit community.
- Free access to 200sf studio for 6 weeks (for work use only)
- $500 stipend
- Participation in a “Meet the Artist” event with community
- Outdoor space to showcase work (3 acre property)
- Opportunities for digital promotion
- Additional local perks + discounts
Criteria for Artist Selection:
- Need of space
- Physical presence of work on the site
- Body of work
- Connection to place
- Ability to commit to “meet the artist” event - artist would agree to display their work onsite to community in at least one event
- Ability to commit to open studio hours
In their 6-week residency, artists produce a “Meet the Artist” event and offer open studio hours to share their work with the community. Artists in residence are chosen by an independent selection committee composed of local leaders in the art and nonprofit community.