Deadline approaching for Southeastern Artist in Residence opportunity
By Staff Report, posted May 13, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com
This Thursday, May 15, is the final day to submit application materials to be considered for a residency hosted by the The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.
The Arts Council is inviting visual artists to submit applications for the Southeastern Artist in Residence (SEAR) program.
The mission of the SEAR program is to provide a mid-career visual artist of exceptional artistic merit with an opportunity to lean into their craft through dedicated time, space, and funds to execute the completion of a body of work.
To be considered for the SEAR program, all materials must be received no later than May 15, 2025.
Artists will be considered for one 6-month residency term as follows:
- Fall 2025 Residency: July 1 – Dec. 31, 2025
- Spring 2026 Residency: Jan. 1 – June 30, 202
The artist will be asked to complete the following:
- Complete a body of work for display during a solo gallery exhibition
- Serve as a Teaching Artist for Arts Council programming and lead two public workshops.
- Hold studio hours where the public can view works in-progress.
- Co-curate one of the Arts Council’s Exhibitions at the Arts Center.
Applications will be accepted from mid-career visual artists, defined as a post-undergraduate artist who has a growing body of work supported by a CV that includes some professional exhibits and teaching artist activities. Applicants must reside in Cumberland, Hoke, Sampson, Scotland or Robeson County.
A full list of requirements and the application process can be found here.
Artists should digitally submit their materials to SarahB@theartscouncil.com.
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