Open Studio Residency

Upcoming cycle: July - December, 2015

Application deadline: April 30, 2015

$25 Application fee

This residency is aimed at helping artists find a foothold in the art world while they develop a new body of work. Residents are provided with 5-7 months of reduced rate, open studio membership ($175 per month) and inclusion in one group exhibition at Trestle. Participants receive all benefits of a Brooklyn Art Space Open Studio Membership as well as group advisory meetings that take place monthly. The residents will give back to the community, and get a peek into the administrative end of the art world, by volunteering in the gallery or studio for four hours a month. All artists are invited to apply. Applications are accepted twice each year.

 *Please note: we do not provide housing

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Visiting Artist Residency

Upcoming cycle: July - December 2015

Application deadline: April 30, 2015

$25 Application fee

About the Visiting Artist Residency: The Visiting Artist Residency allows artists to explore their practice and share their artistic experience with the Brooklyn Art Space and Trestle community. Each cycle, one artist receives free Brooklyn Art Space Semi-Private studio membership for six months in addition to exhibition opportunities at Trestle. The Visiting Resident Artist leads one art talk and one critique or workshop during the residency.

*Please note: we do not provide housing

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Small Works

Submission deadline: May 10, 2015

Submission fee: $20 for up to 3 artworks

Exhibition dates: July 10 - August 7

Description:

- Trestle is accepting 2D and 3D works that are 12 x 12 x 12 inches or smaller

- This call for art is open to all artists

Additional information:

- All submissions must be emailed to trestle@brooklynartspace.org

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Curator in Residence

*New* Application Deadline: July 31, 2015

$25 application fee

Trestle is accepting applications for a Curator-in-Residence (CIR) during the Fall 2015 - Fall 2016 exhibition season. The CIR program aims to facilitate events and exhibitions that activate the local community while encouraging artists and curators to challenge themselves and viewers.

The CIR will utilize Trestle Projects at 400 3rd Avenue. Supported by Brooklyn Art Space and Trestle Gallery the CIR program offers an opportunity for curators to develop and expand the scope of their practice through a 10-month residency. Curators will work with contemporary artists to create a series of exhibitions in Trestle Projects' 350 square foot space. Throughout their time (Fall 2015 - Fall 2016) the CIR will organize 3-5 exhibitions.

The CIR will have 24/7 access to the exhibition space, a small office, a communal kitchen, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The CIR will also receive administrative support, including promotional assistance for events and exhibitions. (Note: this opportunity does not include housing).

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Exhibition Proposals

Submission deadline: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Upcoming cycle: 2016

Description:

Artists and curators are invited to submit proposals for group exhibitions at Trestle (three artists or more). Current submissions will be considered for the 2016 calendar.

All submissions must be emailed to trestle@brooklynartspace.org - no hard copy submissions are accepted.

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