Root Division is currently seeking applicants for the 2022-23 Artist-in-Action Studio Fellowship. Application process includes submitting completed Fellowship Application Form and required materials. Finalists must be available between July 11–20, 2022 for interviews.

*Priority Deadline: Monday, June 13, 2022*

ABOUT THE  ARTIST-IN-ACTION  STUDIO FELLOWSHIP

In its inaugural year, the Artist-in-Action Studio Fellowship provides free studio workspace and a monetary stipend to an emerging artist in exchange for being an integral part of Root Division’s Studios Program. In large part, the commitment involves service time that aligns and enhances Root Division’s mission to empower artists, foster community, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through engagement in the visual arts. Service should be based in one or more of Root Division’s key programs—Youth Education, Adult Education, and/or  Exhibitions & Events. Our hope is to provide the fellow with space, resources, and our network so that the Fellow can share their creativity, experience, and service to the community through the organization.

POSSIBLE SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COULD BE TO:
– Create and lead innovative virtual arts programming
– Develop curriculum and teach free art classes to youth
– Design and instruct classes and workshops for adults
– Develop and produce public programming for exhibitions 
– Develop and share social justice frameworks for artists, educators,  and/or youth
– Develop media project(s) that compile and share community stories
– Another community-focused creative endeavor

IN EXCHANGE FOR THIS SERVICE CONTRIBUTION AND PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT, THE ARTIST WILL RECEIVE:
– Free studio work space for 11 months in our Studios Program facility located at 1131 Mission Street, SF.
– Fellowship  Stipend of $5,000 (Payment schedule based on quarterly service milestones)
– Access to a network of peers and resources for creative and professional development, including staff support and working with a co-selected mentor in the field.
– Opportunity to exhibit in our Studio Artist Project Space Gallery.

STRONG CANDIDATES:
– Demonstrate excellence in their studio practice and/or art-making
– Have a minimum of one year working in community based initiatives or programming with groups of youth and/or adults
– Have a passion for working with and supporting under-resourced and/or marginalized groups
– Show enthusiasm for working individually and collaboratively to serve the community
– Are based in the San Francisco Bay Area
 
COMMITMENT
Awarded fellow will be asked to commit to an average of 16 volunteer hours per month to the organization from September 2022 to July 2023. This includes:

– Time making artwork in the studio
– Contributing to Root Division’s mission through community service
– Meeting periodically with a mentor
– Monthly All Artist Meetings
– Attending & supporting two fundraising events: Art Auction (Oct 2022) & Spring event (Apr 2023)

***Please click LINK to view submission details!***

Artist-in-Action Studio Fellowship Application