Apply to the Art Blocks x OpenSea Artist Residency Program

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The Art Blocks x OpenSea Artist Residency program supports generative artists. We invite artists to apply to participate in a 4-6 week individual residency in Marfa, Texas. Our artist casita, or guest house, is fully furnished and provides residents with a peaceful setting in which to pursue their creative endeavors. Participating artists will receive accommodations, a stipend, an Art Blocks Studio contract, and time to focus on developing their artwork while being surrounded by the Marfa environment and community.

At the culmination of the residency, artists will provide a presentation of their work to the local community. Artists cannot be in school or committed to another residency while in the Art Blocks x OpenSea Artist Residency program or use the residency period to work on commercial projects or commissions. Coding support will not be provided. Participating artists must be able to create generative art or work with someone who can assist technically.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed quarterly.

Details

Duration: 4-6 weeks
Availability: One artist per quarter
Location: Marfa, Texas
Eligibility: Artists using generative, systems-based, algorithmic art. Must be 18+ and have working proficiency in English.
Application Process: Applications reviewed on impact, engagement, and innovation.

Support

Facilities: Residence, Art Blocks Gallery equipment access.
Honorarium: $1650 stipend for food, travel, art supplies.
Networking: Access to the bustling art scene and network of local artists in Marfa, TX.
Engineering: Limited technical support provided by Art Blocks.
Project Release: Option to release culminating project through Art Blocks Studio. Option to release culminating project through OpenSea.
Expectations: Artists will provide a culminating presentation of their work for the Marfa community, hosted at the Art Blocks Gallery.

Residency Goals

Artistic Experimentation: Support artists in trying new and exciting methods of generative art.
Marfa Engagement: Connect with the art communities in Marfa and explore the desert environment of West Texas.
Diversity and Inclusion: Welcome all artists, helping those in generative art to place their work in the context of contemporary art.

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation: The degree to which the artist hopes to push the boundaries of generative art and technology.
Impact: The potential impact of the project within the Art Blocks ecosystem and the broader art community.
Engagement: The ability of the project to foster meaningful engagement with the Art Blocks community and the public.
Exposure: The degree to which our selection supports future artist success and generative art diversity.

Application

Contact Information

Please provide your contact details below. Initial contact from Art Blocks will be sent to your email address. Your contact information will be securely stored within Art Blocks' internal systems and will not be shared publicly.

Name(s)*

Primary Email*

Initial communications will be sent to this email address.

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Instagram Handle(s)

Personal Website(s)

About Your Residency

Statement of Purpose

Describe your artistic practice and how it aligns with the residency goals.

Work Samples

Please provide links to online portfolios, websites, or other digital platforms where we can view examples of your previous work. Aim to share at least 10 recent works completed within the past five years that showcase your ability to execute the proposed project.

Why Marfa?

Explain what you’d like to get out of being in Marfa. This might include engagement with the local art community, exploration of the desert landscape, or gaining inspiration from Donald Judd and his contemporaries.

Resource Needs

Identify the key resources needed for your stay, including materials and other support.

Availability

Indicate time frames during the year when you would be able to participate in the residency.