Artist in Residence Application

Applications are Due December 1st, 2024

Use this form to apply for the position of Artist in Residence of Mount Vernon or to nominate someone else. The Artist in Residence is an officially designated position in Mount Vernon and the term is two years. Applicants must have a Mount Vernon, Iowa or Lisbon, Iowa mailing address.

Duties of the Artist in Residence include creating and displaying an original art piece at an MVAAC sponsored event, organizing at least one community outreach event to celebrate visual art, and a complimentary artist space at the annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival. The Artist-in-Residence of Mount Vernon receives a $500 annual stipend and an additional $250 for materials, plus the support and resources of the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council.

Name

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Address

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Address 2

City

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Tell us a little bit about yourself, eg, your roots, background, your life in Mount Vernon/Lisbon, your artistic endevours.

What do you think should be the role of the artist in residence and why do you want to be considered for the position?

One of the responsibilities of the artist in residence is to present a public outreach activity during the year. How would you approach this?

Please include a brief statement about why you are interested in becoming the Artist-in- Residence of Mount Vernon below.

Are you able to perform the necessary duties if appointed?

Artist in Residence Application

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