artist in residency faq

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Who is eligible to apply?

Either individual artists or collaborative teams may apply, though each artist must be 18+. You do not have to be a Makerspace member.

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What are the residency parameters?​

Artists will create an outdoor public art piece, to be installed at Makerpark in Staten Island from June - December 2023. 

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Will there be anything else required of me to participate?

Artists must attend some planning meetings in Makerpark- at least one at the beginning of the residency period and at least one prior to installation. Additionally, artists will be expected to spend at least 8 hours per week working in one of the two makerspaces and will be expected to help with the installation of the artwork.

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Are there restrictions I should keep in mind regarding material, scale, or durability when submitting my proposal?​

You may propose to use any materials that will last outdoors for one year. This can be a sculptural self-standing piece, or our shipping containers can be available for murals or wall-mounted work. There is no electricity in Makerpark, so projects that involve the need for power during exhibition must utilize other solutions. Please keep in mind that this is a public, unfenced area and your work is subject to the weather, vandalism, theft, children climbing on them, etc. 

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What resources will be available to me during residency?​

Artists may work out of either Staten Island Makerspace and Futureworks Makerspace at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Artists have access to fabrication tools at both facilities, will receive free tool training on equipment needed for their project, and be allocated a storage spot for their materials and work in progress. Additionally, artists or artist teams will receive a $500 material stipend.

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Are there any additional costs I should expect?​

Some specialty CNC machines may incur an additional cost, because we have one of our techs operate these machines. These include the waterjet cutter, CNC milling machines, and CNC router. Artists who need parts fabricated on any of these machines will be charged our member fabrication rates.

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Can I expect any additional support during my residency?​

Makerspace NYC staff will help you realize and install your project. We will hold one-on-one meetings with each artist during the residency period to help troubleshoot problems, and figure out the best fabrication strategies for your project. That said, each artist will be responsible for fabrication.

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Are there differences between Brooklyn & Staten Island facilities?​

Yes! Both makerspaces have ​wood and metal fabrication facilities. Staten Island has blacksmithing and ceramics capabilities while Brooklyn does not. Brooklyn has more 3D printing and laser cutters, and a sewing room with industrial machines that we don't have in SI.

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If you have any other questions, please email DB Lampman