Atlanta Printmakers Studio is pleased to continue these programs that provide support to artists, providing them with opportunities to work in the studio and develop as printmakers.


STERNE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications now being accepted
Deadline August 31, 2010

This scholarship program awards two people the opportunity to take a free class or workshop at APS. One class and one workshop are awarded each year. All artists are eligible to apply, regardless of experience level.
This scholarship was created when children of Harold & Judi Sterne approached APS with a donation to commemorate the work of their parents who have dedicated their careers to the arts.
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EMERGING ARTIST RESIDENCY
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 WILL BE POSTED SOON


ABOUT THE RESIDENCY:
The Emerging Artist Residency provides the resources necessary for emerging artists to complete a printmaking project that they propose. Access to the APS studio for up to six months, a free class, and personal mentoring are included, as well as a materials stipend of $600. Applicants must have some previous printmaking experience but are also encouraged to reach beyond their area of comfort and try something new. Up to three winning artists are chosen by an independent panel on the basis of the proposal, including both concept and feasibility.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
We define an emerging artist is someone who shows significant potential, yet has not achieved a corresponding amount of professional accomplishment and recognition as an artist, regardless of age or recognition in other fields. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not an enrolled student. You may apply from out of town, but please note that housing and transportation are not included with this program. APS Board of Directors and employees are not eligible to apply. APS members, contracted APS instructors and volunteers are eligible to apply.

THE RESIDENCY AWARDS
The total value of each residency is approximately $1800.
Each awarded artist will be given:
•Studio rental remission for 24/7 access to APS studio (up to 6 months)
•Materials stipend of $600
•A free class or workshop at APS
•Personal mentoring by a professional artist.



Congratulations to the 2010 Residents for the successful completion of their projects



Hannah Skoonberg

Mariana Depetris


Cynthia Thompson



Congratulations to the 2009 Residents for the successful completion of their projects

(Whitney Stansell, Betsy Medvedovsky, Jenny Zhang)

see article - artscriticATL.com


WHITNEY STANSELL



BETSY MEDVEDOVSKY



JENNY ZHANG




Acknowledgments

This program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also receives support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts.