THE JACK STRAW ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMS offer established and emerging artists in diverse disciplines an opportunity to explore the creative use of sound in a professional atmosphere through residencies in our recording studios and participation in our various presentation programs. Artists may apply to more than one program, but must submit a complete and separate set of applications for each. We do not offer cash grants.

ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM: Up to eight artists/teams are awarded 20 hours of free recording and production time with an engineer at Jack Straw Productions; an additional 10-12 artists/teams receive matching awards. The Artist Support Program is open to artists of all disciplines whose project proposals include sound as a major component. Such projects might include recording a CD, producing radio programs, oral histories, audio literature, sound for a gallery installation or public art project, film, performance, digital media work, etc. Completed projects are publicly presented to at a Meet the Artist Night, Artist Showcase, or Composer Spotlight event.

NEW MEDIA GALLERY PROGRAM: The Jack Straw New Media Gallery is a unique venue in Seattle where artists from various disciplines can present works in which sound is an integral or exclusive element. This program enables artists to experiment with audio and to develop new skills and ideas in a supportive setting. Up to three artists/teams are selected to receive 20 hours of free studio time with an engineer to realize the sound component of their project, and to exhibit their completed project in our gallery in the following year. Gallery exhibitions include an opening reception, artist talk/workshop, and other events.

WRITERS PROGRAM: Twelve writers working in all forms and styles are selected by an invited Curator. Participants create new work during the residency to be presented through live readings, recorded interviews, a published anthology, on our web site. Participants also receive professional training in voice and microphone technique, performance and delivery, and studio interviews.

For more information, visit: www.jackstraw.org/index.html

Deadline: November, 16, 2007
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