BAL Residency Application

About the Program:

BAL Artist Residency is an artist-in-residence program at our studio space in Brandywine, Maryland. During each two week retreat, the program hopes to foster a strong sense of community, giving artists the chance to network with other fellow artists and art critics. We hope to house many International and American artists to bridge the gap between cultures and art, to learn from one another across the world.

What We Offer:

At the Brandywine Art Lounge, artists will have full access to all the amenities our studio has to offer, including an on-site kiln and woodworking shop. The workshop will be open all day, allowing artists to practice their craft at their own pace. We highly encourage residents to work on their art for 40 hours a week to ensure they get the most out of their creative experience. In the DMV Area, there is much to offer, with close proximity to D.C., there’s an abundance of art culture at our fingertips, from the Smithsonian American Art Museum to the National Museum of Asian Art and so many more in between. We hope visitors can gain a larger understanding of American East Coast art from the local scale to highly regarded, established museums. There is the potential to visit local Maryland museums, such as Glenstone and the Walter’s Art Museum, all the way to famous museums, like the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

What’s Required:

Any artists interested in applying should include 10 work images, with work list, an artist statement, short bio, CV, and letter of intent. Optionally, website link, social media, etc. may also be attached. Note: Please only include recent work within the last 5 years.

Residents will recieve:

• Studio space at Brandywine Art Lounge, available 24/7
• Housing (private bedroom, shared kitchen and bath)
• Two communal meals per day
• A studio visit with a BAL artist or guest artist
• Chances to share your work either via open studios or gallery exhibitions
• Museum field trips around the DMV
• Art counseling and critiques 2 times during residency
• Opportunity to sell artwork either through an exhibition or Brandywine Art Lounge website

Eligibility:

BAL encourages all artists to apply, from Early Career to Established Artists, all career stages are welcome. We offer and encourage a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, installation, performance, and ceramic! At Brandywine Art Lounge, we are an English-based Residency, with Korean language translation available. Must be 21 years or older to apply.

Cost/Funding:

This residency is $1500/week, or $3000 in total. This fee covers the cost of housing, meals, and various museum field trips offered. There will be opportunities to go to museums all around D.C., some of which may include the Smithsonian Art Museum, the National Museum of Asian Art, and potentially MOMA in New York City. Applicants may opt to be considered for a fellowship, which will grant them $500 during their stay in return for service when needed during the program. Veterans may also receive a 10% discount. In this case, please send proof of identity to brandywineartlounge@gmail.com.