Call for Applications

2025 Edwards Trust Artist Residency in Painting

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Angelo  State  University invites applications (US Citizens Only) for a four-week artist residency in Painting in the fall semester of 2025.
The residency will be held from August 25 - September 19, with gallery installation running from September 1 - September 19. 

Requirements:
The resident artist will install an exhibition of recent paintings in Gallery #193 on the ASU campus. During the residency term, the artist is expected to create new paintings using the department's studio facilities, and to interact with fine arts students in the classroom setting. The residency will culminate with a public slide presentation and lecture delivered to the ASU community and the donation of one painting to the Art Program's permanent collection.

The Joseph Henry and Winona Edwards Family Trust provides a stipend of $7,000 to cover the cost of artist's materials, transportation, food, lodging, and incidentals during the term of the residency. Please note that the resident artist must provide her or his own lodging and transportation to, from, and during residence in San Angelo.

Procedure
 To apply for this residency, please submit the following documents electronically:
•     Completed Application Form
•     Cover letter, stating how the artist's work fits the requirements for the residency.
•     Current CV or Resume, including exhibition record
•     Artist Statement
•     Ten examples of recent Paintings 

Residency Timeline
•     Deadline for Applications: June 1, 2025
•     Residency Begins: Aug. 25, 2025
•     Solo Exhibition of Paintings: September 1 - September 19, 2025
•     Public Lecture: Thursday September 18, 2025, 1:30 PM
•     Conclusion of Residency: September 19, 2025

Contact Information
2025 Edwards Trust Residency in Painting Committee 
Attention: Marla Daugherty
Department of Visual and Performing Arts 
ASU Station#10906
San Angelo, Texas 76909-0906 
Phone: (325) 942-2085
e-mail: vpa@angelo.edu

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