The Port Austin Artist in Residence, Port Austin AiR, is the next step to create dynamic dialogue with artists from Michigan, the mid-West and the world.
The first step of this is our Barn Art project. The goal is to create ten Barn Art projects in ten years. It’s bold but “to enjoy life, take big bites.”
Creating building sized works of art has put Port Austin on the art world’s map.
AiR is our new and ongoing project to create a residence for artists, those working on the Barn Art project AND for visitingartists who will be able to stay in the Bee Barn and create,inspired by Port Austin, its people, its beaches, parks, its water, its night sky, its summer tempos and its winter quiet.
That inspiration turned into works that will be shared with all of us...the school, the community, everyone. And then delivered to the world. The idea of bringing in new ideas, new visions, new narratives is key in growth. Change will happen, and art is the leading edge of that change.
Please join us in growing Port Austin. “Bee” part of the Artist in Residence. Your donations, time and commitment will help us move forward to embrace a new way of growing Port Austin, creating new industries in the arts.
Location
At the tip of the thumb on the shores of Lake Huron
20 Washington Street
Village of Port Austin, Michigan 48467
Statistics
Artist must be 21 years of age
Artist must provide own transportation
Artist is responsible for own meals
Artist is housed in town in a converted barn residence/studio
Residencies are up to 4 weeks duration
One bedroom, queen size bed
Wireless internet provided
Spouses, significant others and children welcome
Smoke free residence/studio
Non ADA compliant, not handicap accessible
No laundry facilities on-site (laundromat within walking distance)
Artist will be asked to:
Create one community interaction such as a demonstration, performance or lecture
Artist will be asked to interact with the community which might include time in the studio (at the artist’s discretion)
Exhibit work(s) upon completion of residency
Loan one work to AIR for a period of three months (subject to agreement)
Sign a residency agreement
Eligibility
Open to U.S. and non U.S artists of all disciplines of creative writing, visual arts, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics and music.
Each residency is a one person opportunity of up to four weeks duration.
Residency Fees: No fees for artists stay
Stipends: No stipends available
Materials and tools: None provided
