Artist Residency
RAID Projects offers a bedroom and a studio for artists to come to California, make new work, network with galleries and curators, discuss ideas with our full-time resident staff and explore Los Angeles. We usally host two Artists In Residence at one time for periods of 3 or 6 months.
The current fees for the AIR program as of January 2012 is $1150 US per month for the upstairs space and $1300 US per month for the downstairs space. These fees cover room and studio costs, utilities, wi-fi access and use of shared common spaces. Please note that we do not offer an exhibition for the work produced during the residency.
How to apply for RAID Artist In Residence program:
To apply for RAID Artist In Residence program: AIR has no application form or deadline. E-mail a statement of purpose, resume, images of your work artist statement, press reviews, at least 2 professional references and any other relevant materials in a single document (MS Word or PDF) that provides us with an idea of the breadth of your work and career to raidprojects@yahoo.com
We also strongly encourage the physical mailing of any publications, show announcements, press clippings, or other printed material that you feel best represents and showcases your accomplishments as an artist. These should be mailed to:
RAID Projects
Artists In Residency Program
602 Moulton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90031
or contact Jason Ramos at raidprojects@yahoo.com for further information.
Sent materials will not be returned so do not send any original materials that you need to keep, only photocopies.
We are accepting proposals for the “OPEN” spaces. When choosing a time slot, please keep in mind that we host AIR for 3 or 6 month periods only.
2011
Jan – Reynold Reynolds | Irina Novarese
Feb – Reynold Reynolds | Irina Novarese
Mar – Jowan Van Barneveld | Irina Novarese
Apr – Jowan Van Barneveld | Eylem Aladogan
May – James Marshall | Eylem Aladogan
Jun – James Marshall | Eylem Aladogan
Jul – James Marshall | Zoè Gruni
Aug – Emma Gasson | Zoè Gruni
Sep – Emma Gasson | Zoè Gruni
Oct – Emma Gasson |
Nov – Stephen Parise |
Dec – Stephen Parise | Mindy Kober
2012
Jan – Stephen Parise | Jonathan Brewer
Feb – Catalina Niculescu | Jonathan Brewer
Mar – Catalina Niculescu | Jonathan Brewer
Apr - CLOSED | CLOSED
May – CLOSED | CLOSED
Jun – CLOSED | CLOSED
Jul – CLOSED | OPEN
Aug – CLOSED | CLOSED
Sep – CLOSED | CLOSED
Oct - CLOSED | CLOSED
Nov - CLOSED | CLOSED
Dec - CLOSED | CLOSED
2013
Jan – CLOSED | OPEN
Feb – OPEN | OPEN
Mar - OPEN | OPEN
Apr - OPEN | OPEN
May - OPEN | OPEN
June - OPEN | OPEN
July - OPEN | OPEN
Aug - OPEN | OPEN
Sept - OPEN | OPEN
Oct - OPEN | OPEN
Nov - OPEN | OPEN
Dec - OPEN | OPEN
For more information contact Jason Ramos: raidprojects@yahoo.com
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AIR Overview
RAID Projects offers 2 artists a bedroom and adjoining studio each for artists to come to Los Angeles, make new work, network with commercial galleries and curators, and explore Los Angeles. The 2012 fees are $1150 and $1300 US per month.
The accommodations are for working artists and are not vacation quality. The facility is operated out of a converted industrial space on the grounds of the Brewery Art Colony. The AIR program at RAID is artist-run, semi-communal and cooperatively operated with common living room, kitchen, restroom, and shower facilities shared by the resident artists and full time residents living and working there. The full time resident artists, including the director, all financially contribute to the costs of running RAID Projects and all work on behalf of RAID Projects is entirely volunteer based. Please respect this fact and understand that all the artists here do this as a contribution to an international community of artists and are not paid anything. The costs for the AIR are kept low so as many artists can afford to come as possible and all the maintenance and running costs are shared by those here and by the AIR’s fee. This is an artists-run space for the making of art and is not recommended for artists expecting luxury accommodations or preferential treatment.
The downstairs space is approximately:
Bedroom – 14.5 x 11 feet. (3.5 x 4.5 meters)
Studio – 14.5 x 22 feet. (4.5 x 6.5 meters)
Ceiling height is 12 feet. (3.5 meters)
The upstairs space is approximately:
Bedroom – 11 x 18 feet. (3.5 x 5.5 meters)
Studio – 14 x 13 feet. (5.5 x 5 meters)
Ceiling height is 8 feet. (2.5 meters)
Upstairs space pics coming soon!
This residency is for independent research by the artist, with self-directed goals. We will assist where possible in your attaining these goals but you must be a self starter and expect to act in a self-sufficient manner. As all residents here have their own practices to attend to. The Directors and other residents will not act as assistants to you, although we will instruct when asked and will invite you to accompany us on our gallery hopping and social events. This is a facility where artists can work, meet, discuss and interact.
For periods of 3 or 6 months residents are provided with basic living accommodation and a studio. During the residency RAID encourages the artist to bring curators, critics and collectors to visit the studio and see the produced work privately. We do not host a formal exhibition but will allow a small presentation in the gallery area for arts professionals to visit and see the work.
AIR resident artists are predominantly international, but we also host US artists whose projects are suitable to an LA residency. The residency fee covers the studio and accommodation, utility bills for water and electricity, wi-fi, cable tv in the shared living area, and other associated costs but does not cover travel, materials or entertainment and food costs. The residency will entirely concentrate on the artists experimentation and experience of Los Angeles without the pressure of a final outcome. This residency will be for the artist to choose to spend their time in a self-directed way that they feel will do them the most good.
Terms and Conditions
The formal invitation for those selected must be signed and returned to RAID Projects and acts as a legally binding agreement for the AIR – this means that the artist agrees to stay for 3 months (or the 6 month period if accepted to that) and to make art during that period. Any artist who decides to travel, or to leave the residency before the 3 months (or the 6 month period if accepted to that) are finished is financially liable to pay the remaining costs, minus deposit. Please note, as of January 2012, upon acceptance into the program, it is up to the artist to secure their space by providing a deposit in the amount of of the first months rent ($1150 or $1300US). This deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the end of the residency provided the artist has met their end of the agreed upon terms and conditions. First month’s rent is then due before arrival. This is the only way to cement the dates you wish to have.
The Artist is responsible for returning the studio/residential space to the condition in which he/she found it at the beginning of the above-stated. The Artist will do his/her share to help keep communal spaces clean.
All artworks produced during the residency remain entirely the property of the artist unless left here beyond the residency dates. RAID Projects cannot store the work. In the event that the Artist fails to completely remove the work from Raid Projects at the end of the residency, the work and all components will become the property of RAID Projects, and we will have the right to dispose of the work in a manner which we will determine.
The Artist agrees that neither RAID Projects, nor its organizers or artists will be liable for any damages arising from any personal injury sustained by the Artist or his/her guests or invitees in, on or about the studio space described above. The Artist further agrees that neither RAID Projects, nor its organizers or artists shall be liable for any damage to or loss or theft of personal property or artwork of the Artist from the property of RAID Projects.
The artist in residence is invited to use the studios in whatever way the artist in residence wishes in order to advance his/her work, however, the space must be returned to the same conditions it was when assigned upon arrival. Permanent changes and alterations such as painting surfaces or putting large holes in the walls are not permitted unless agreed to by RAID Projects and must also be returned to original condition by the artist at their own expense.
Overnight guests are allowed at the artist’s discretion but any stays extending beyond one weekend must be agreed upon with the Director.
Pets are not permitted at any time.
RAID Projects reserves the right to terminate a residency if there is an indication that an artist-in-residence’s behavior during a residency at RAID Projects will or does jeopardize the quality of the experience for other artists in residence, collaborations with affiliate organizations and community relations.
Insurance: RAID Projects does not carry health insurance, personal injury or theft insurance for its artists in residence and should the artist in residence desire this coverage he/she will need to obtain it personally.
Equal opportunity: It is the policy of OAC that there shall be no discrimination with respect to selection of the artist in residence because of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical limitations or military status.
What you can expect from the Artist In Residency Program:
To provide the artist with an environment that is conducive to a creative working experience.
To respond in a timely manner to an artists questions and concerns.
To provide the artist upon their arrival with rooms that are clean and orderly.
To always be respectful of the artists space.
Shortly after their arrival the artist will be encouraged to visit the many galleries, opening receptions and arts events happening every week – including the ones at RAID. This is a great way to meet people in the LA art scene.
RAID does not provide artists with materials for their projects. However, there are tools at Raid and the artist is more than welcome to use them, but types and availabilities will vary from time to time. There is a Home Depot hardware store nearby.
Upon the artist’s request, they may engage in a comprehensive critique with the RAID’s live-in artist-directors before the artist completes their residency. Also, studio visits with other artists and curators in the community may be arranged.
RAID is located in the Brewery Complex – home to more that 500 artists, which occupies 20-plus acres in downtown Los Angeles. Raid is also close to The Museum of Contemporary Art, many Contemporary Galleries, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Historic Olvera Street, The Downtown Library, and Union Station.
Testimonial:
‘It has been a great experience; it was a turning point for me
personally. And in my work a lot of things came together. Now when working
with my next show, I can start to see the difference from before and what the
stay at Raid has meant, in terms of confidence and momentum in what I am
doing. I guess one exposes oneself at Raid to a kind of experience when one is
ready for some changing to happen. The environment you provide and the
openness throughout shows in what I accomplished, it was a hit for me.’
Ellen Hedberg (Sweden)
Janurary – February – March 2006
PAST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
2010
Jan- David Boerke and Tonje Nordmo | Ian Larson | Dana Munro
Feb- David Boerke and Tonje Nordmo | Ian Larson | Dana Munro
Mar- Ida Kvetny | Ian Larson | Dana Munro
Apr- Ida Kvetny | John Tiney
May- Ida Kvetny | John Tiney
June- Janene Nagy | John Tiney
July- Janene Nagy | Natalia Lopez
Aug- Janene Nagy | Natalia Lopez
Sept- Ellen Delbourgo | Natalia Lopez
Oct- Ellen Delbourgo | Erin O’Brien
Nov- Ellen Delbourgo | Erin O’Brien
Dec- Reynold Reynolds | Erin O’Brien
2009
Jan – Tami Amit | Marco Campanini
Feb – Tami Amit | Marco Campanini
March – Elaine Defibaugh | Marco Campanini
April – Elaine Defibaugh | Natasja v Kampen
May – Elaine Defibaugh | Natasja van Kampen
June – Nakhee Sung | Natasja van Kampen
July – Nakhee Sung | Alexandra Crouwers
Aug – Nakhee Sung | Alexandra Crouwers
Sept – Nakhee Sung | Alexandra Crouwers
Oct – Nakhee Sung | Emilio Chapela
Nov – Nakhee Sung | Neill Orje
Dec- Armando Marino Calzado | Neill Orje
Nicole Bianchet
April – May – June 2008
Josh Peters
March – April – May 2008
Katherine Busby
Janurary – February – March 2008
Alex Jacobs
December 2007 and Janurary – February 2008
Stief Desmet (Belgium)
October – November – December 2007
Brian Getnick (US)
September – October – November 2007
Dan Lovelace (UK)
July – August – September 2007
Craig Leonard (Canada)
June – July – August 2007
Hannah Furmage (Austrailia)
April – May – June 2007
Graham Hudson (UK)
December – through – May 2007
Michael Klöpfer (Germany)
Janurary – February – March 2007
Michael Caines and Leah Decter (Canada)
October – November – December 2006
Jennifer Martin (UK)
September – October – November 2006
Hadleigh Averill (New Zealand)
March – April – May 2006 and July – August – September 2006
Aili Schmeltz (United States )
June – July – August 2006
Le Industrie Invisibli (Italy)
April – May – June 2006
Ellen Hedberg (Sweden)
Janurary – February – March 2006
