RADICLE RESIDENCY
Applications: Closed.
BASEMENT is pleased to announce an open call for its first artist residency, Radicle Residency. We invite individual artists or artist collaborators to apply for a 3-4 week in-person residency followed by a one-month exhibition and public engagement event.
radicle (ˈrædɪkəl) n. the first part of the root that appears when a seed germinates. it grows downward into the soil, anchoring the seedling.
About
Radicle Residency supports the creation of experimental work, new work or the completion of current work-in-progress by giving regional artists a studio space to work in, a materials stipend, and an artist fee. Artists will have 3-4 weeks to bring a project to completion for a one month exhibition at the end of their residency.
Artists will work in BASEMENT and have access to two workspaces (total 765 square feet) and basic studio facilities. Artists will also engage with BASEMENT artist-curators throughout their residency in support of the development of their project and final exhibition. Artists are free to use the space as needed for their studio process and are encouraged to engage with the public through open studio hours or other organized public events. Selected residents will receive a stipend of $1,250 and a material and installation budget of $400.
Eligibility
The call is open to artists of all media with roots in the Southeast who can commute to BASEMENT. We are asking artists to commit to at least three days or a minimum of 20 hours/week in the BASEMENT studio. Artist(s) must be able to cover all studio and exhibition expenses beyond the total stipends of $1,650. Before applying, we strongly encourage all applicants to visit BASEMENT if they have never visited the space.
Space Specs + Access
Location: The basement of a private residence in Chapel Hill, NC.
Studio Accommodations: Temperature controlled, Wifi, bathroom (upstairs), adjustable lighting, hand tools, limited hardware, ladder, utility sink (upstairs). Specific production and installation materials, hardware, and equipment should be acquired by the artist-in-residence. Please note that living space is not provided, and residents must be able to commute locally.
Limitations: The project space is only accessible by a long stairway and a standard-size single door; it is not ADA compliant and difficult to accommodate large, heavy objects traveling into/out of the space. Belongings are insured under the homeowner’s property insurance but we recommend that highly valuable objects not be kept on premises. This is a provisional project space; it is not a white-box gallery.
Space: There are two main, connected rooms in BASEMENT. 1) The water heater room, 265 sq-ft raw concrete walls with exposed insulation, concrete and floors, wood ceiling, and water heater. 2) The window room, 500 sq-ft white concrete and plywood walls, raw concrete floors, wood ceiling, track hanging system, one window, one column, plumbing pipe..
Deadline: March 1st, 2023 11:59 pm.
Finalists will be notified by the end of March.
Please email basementartspacenc@gmail.com with any questions or support.
Is Radicle Residency a Good Fit For You?
Artists should be at a stage with a project that is nearing completion, and need the time and the space to work and get feedback from BASEMENT.
Artists should be interested in exhibiting at BASEMENT. Ideally, artists should have visited the space previously to view an exhibition or participated in an event.
Artists should live within a reasonable commuting distance to Chapel Hill.
Artists should be able to commit 3 days or at least 20 working hours a week in the studio at BASEMENT during their residency.
Artists should be interested in structured engagement with invited communities, either during the residency or during the exhibition.
FAQ
Q: When will the residency take place?
A. Residencies will occur some time between April and December 2023. If you are selected, we will work with you on a timeframe.
Q. When is the studio open?
The studio is a private studio that the artist-in-residence will have access to 7 days a week, from 10 am - 10 pm.
Q: How much are artists paid for participating?
A. Artists receive a $1250 stipend.
Q. Will I receive more funding beyond the $1250 to support the exhibition?
Yes, artists also receive a $400 materials budget. We will also support the execution of your exhibition through installation support. If you work in video or sound, we also have access to some A/V equipment.
Q: Is housing included as part of the residency?
No, housing is not included in the residency. Artists should be local or regional and able to commute to BASEMENT at least 3 days a week.
Q. Are residencies open to non-US citizens?
A. Yes, as long as they have roots in the South/Southeast.
Q. When can I visit BASEMENT?
A. BASEMENT is having an open house on Sunday, February 12, from 4-6PM, or by appointment.