The Watermill Center and ArteEast are partnering for the first time to launch a special residency supporting the development of a new work by artists based in the Middle East and North Africa. Artists, art practitioners and institutions based or active in the Middle East and North Africa are invited to apply for the opportunity to participate in a residency program at Watermill Center. Eligible participants are citizens and/or residents of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq,Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

The partnership will be included in one of the Fall / Spring Residency slots at The Watermill Center for the 2011 / 2012 season and will be accompanied by an artist talk with the community about the work done in residence.

Expenses
Applicants are responsible for their own production and living expenses during the term of the residency, including food, travel to and from Watermill, art materials and supplies, and equipment rentals. The Watermill Center will offer signed letters of support for outside funding, as initiated by the artist, and can offer advice for any potential funders for assistance. Watermill will act as a fiscal sponsor for any fundraising efforts you might make within reason. If your proposal is accepted information will be provided to you about how this can be done.

Artists will be selected by The Watermill Center Selection Committee as well as by members of the ArteEast staff. Artists interested in applying should visit Watermill.Slideroom.com and select the Watermill Center / ArteEast Program.

For the complete Watermill Center Application Guidelines please click here.

Application Deadline?
Proposals must be received by May 31, 2011, 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time.