Ox-Bow (USA) Summer 2016 Fellowship Programs

Ox-Bow Summer 2016 Fellowship Program
Application Deadline: February 22, 2016 (Midnight, CST)
Fellowship Length: 13 weeks (Sunday, May 29 - Saturday, August 27, 2016)

Ox-Bow’s LeRoy Neiman Foundation Fellowship program welcomes twelve fellowship students from schools all over the nation with the opportunity to focus on their work, meet with renowned artists, and grow as a member of this unique community.  These students live on campus in Saugatuck, MI for 13 weeks, where they participate in campus life as both staff members and artists.

As a fellow you:
Receive a private studio space
Receive free room/board
Have access to critiques with visiting artists
Have the opportunity to exhibit work
Can audit one two-week course or two one-week courses
Work alongside staff for 20 hours per week and receive a weekly stipend
Fellowship selection process
Departments at partner schools select ten fellowship students. Two fellowship positions are open to students currently enrolled in degree programs in the visual arts in their junior or senior year. Fellows must be at least 21 years of age at start of the program. An Ox-Bow selection committee reviews applications.

Ox-Bow’s Summer 2016 MFA and Arts Faculty Artist in Residence Program
Application Deadline: February 5, 2016 (Midnight, CST)
Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency, located in Saugatuck, MI, offers courses, workshops, and artist residencies for students and artists at all stages in their career. In the summer MFA candidates and recent graduates and Arts Faculty residents can take advantage of the Ox-Bow community, which includes faculty, visiting artists and students.

The MFA and Faculty residencies provide:
Private Studio (raw studio space, classroom studios not available)
Private room
Meals
Access to visiting artists and faculty for studio visits
Evening artist lectures
Opportunities to share work: slide presentations and/or readings and open studios

We are happy to announce that in 2016 Ox-Bow will be furthering our commitment to the needs of artists by no longer charging fees for the residency program (including application, room & board, and residency fees). All accepted residents will be fully funded. Artists may apply for additional stipends to help pay for the cost of travel, supplies, and time away from work.

Ox-Bow 2016 Fall Residency Program
Application Deadline: May 9, 2016  (Midnight, CST)
Residency Length: Two, three, and five week  (September 6th - October 10th)
Costs: Accepted residents are fully funded. Artists can apply for additional stipends within the application.

At Ox-Bow, artists can enjoy 24-hour access to their studios, and an inspirational setting, free from the expectations of commercial and academic demands. During the fall season, Artists-in-Residence have the opportunity to work in studios not available during the summer session. The fall is an ideal time for writers to apply as there are studios dedicated specifically to them. It’s also a great time to propose group or collaborative work.  The residency is open to all visual art disciplines and writers.

The residency provides:
Studio (access to ceramic, printmaking, and painting studios—if you would like access to these facilities make sure this is clearly stated in your application)
Private room
Meals
A community of engaged artists
Opportunities to share work: slide presentations and/or readings.

More about the Ox-Bow’s AIR program >> www.ox-bow.org
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