Studio 170 | Residency
Studio 170
170 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116
Deadline
Posted
The Goethe-Institut Boston invites New England creatives from all fields of artistic practice to submit proposals for a Studio 170│Residency in 2024. Successful applicants will realize their proposed projects in their newly-renovated space in Back Bay. Application deadline is November 17, 2023.
They are open for all types of formats including installations/exhibitions, performances/actions, artist talks, panel discussions, author readings, film screenings, digital projects, among many other possibilities. Innovative and experimental projects will be favored. Successful applicants are given access to their Grand Hall, Reception Hall, entrance hall, front garden and back parking lot to realize their proposed projects in. The residency time frame is flexible within a given two week period, tbd in discussion with each successful artist-in-residence.
The jury, consisting of renowned artists and curators in New England and newly appointed every year, selects 2-3 projects for the following year.
Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals along the lines of their current programming topics, although there is no requirement to do so. Their broad topics for this year are Democracy, Sustainability and Decolonization.
They offer:
-Artist stipend of $1000
-Additional budget for production costs up to $1000 (a detailed budget must be submitted and approved)
-Professionally produced descriptive video including project and interview footage
-Opening reception with light refreshments
-Installation and organizational support
-Assistance with publicity and promotion
-Access to Goethe-Institut’s large network of partnering institutions, cooperating artists and open-minded, diverse audience
-Option to consult with their renowned jury members
Requirements
-Applicants must reside and work in New England-Applicants must be able to demonstrate past projects