adriftproject Residency | Make art on a boat! (transient on the US east coast, will be in Baltimore mid July-mid August)

What it is

Artist residencies aboard SV Hawa as it transits the US east coast. The boat departs Charleston SC mid-June, arrives in Baltimore mid-July and stays at least a month before returning to Charleston for winter. Artists create work, network with institutions along the journey, and participate in open studios and presentations. Residency fees apply: $600 weekly, $80 daily (under 7 days), or $1800 monthly for room and board including shipboard meals. Artists must be able to physically climb ladders, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs, and must cover their own travel to relevant ports.

Who it is for

Artists of any medium aged 21 or older from anywhere in the world.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Baltimore, International

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Up to two artists share complete living accommodations and a full studio/shop aboard a sailboat transiting the US east coast for 6 days to 2 months, with some meals provided, private or shared housing, and access to specialized equipment and facilities.

What you need to apply

• Website (preferred) or portfolio of 10-20 images or up to 5 minutes of video or audio
• Brief statement of intent while aboard the vessel
• Artist statement and CV (if not on website)
• Read, understand, and agree to the 'Realities of Boat Life' on the application form
• Indicate three preferred lengths of time available for residency
• List any physical limitations

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://adriftproject.com/apply