SUNY Oneonta invites proposal submissions for eight-week residencies from visual artists and designers working in any medium. Preference, however, will be given to artists working in mediums that further enhance our present curriculum, such as printmaking, bookmaking, drawing, fiber, VR, AR, AI, and complementary or multi-media formats. 

The Artist-in-Residence program is designed to support the development or continuation of new works by providing residents with dedicated time, specialized facilities, and a broad and potentially collaborative campus community. 

Support: 

• Resident Stipend ($8,000 for 8-week stay)
• Resident housing allowance deducted from stipend (up to $600 per 4-week period)
• Project budget (including necessary materials, up to $1,000 can be reimbursed)
• Staff and student worker support, determined based on project

Housing options, complete with Wi-Fi and kitchen, are available on or near the campus. SUNY Oneonta staff will be available to advise applicants on housing. SUNY Oneonta will support the residency project by providing a student intern, marketing, and communications services. 

Expectations: 

Residents will exhibit, publish, or present work completed during the residency by the end of the Spring 2024 semester. Residents have the option to work with the Gallery Director to present an exhibition at the conclusion of their residency period. Exhibition space will be dependent on gallery availability and the scope of the final work. Residents will also engage in a selection of workshops, presentations, and/or formal discussions with students, faculty, and the Oneonta community throughout their stay. Public exhibitions and events are subject to amendments based on the college calendar. 

• Galleries

Duration: 

Residency stays are for an eight-week period, based on the scope and viability of the proposed projects and based on housing availability.

Facilities: 

Residents will have access to the campus' formidable studio facilities including: computer labs (60 Mac computers, Cintiq displays, 3D printer, laser engraver, Adobe CC stations, Intuos tablets, Flipbook stations, Maya workstations, Unity workstations), darkroom, digital studios, lighting studio, design studios, drawing studios, printmaking studio (American French Tool Etching Press, Photo Intaglio, Serigraphy), sculpture suite (wood and stone studio, metal shop, digital 3D studio, metal foundry, CNC plasma cutter, CNC router, laser cutter), ceramics studio, and painting studio. Availability is dependent upon class schedules and student club activities. 

• Art Facilities

Residents will also have access to SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library, which provides quality information resources. services, and expertise, in an inviting and stimulating intellectual environment. 

• Milne Library

Application Requirements

Submission Guidelines: Please follow the instructions below, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Proposals should include the following: 

• Artist Statement
• CV
• Ten examples of recent work created within the past five years
• Project description (max. 500 words)
• Plan for using the available facilities (max. 500 words)
• Projected budget (campus may provide up to $1,000)

Eligibility Criteria

We will not accept applications from artists currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. We cannot sponsor visas for international artists.

Proposals should be submitted via Call for Entry (CaFÉ). Questions should be sent to: artcall@oneonta.edu.

We will be notifying applicants of their status in late September, 2023.

About SUNY Oneonta: 

SUNY Oneonta – a mid-size, four-year, public university nestled in the hills of Central New York – provides an idyllic setting for creative work. Just "up the hill" from the charming City of Oneonta, our campus and the surrounding community engages, nurtures, and inspires. 

The campus features stunning vistas of nearby mountains, a centrally located pond, walking paths throughout campus, multiple eateries, and public transport to scenic downtown Oneonta.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.