TECH VALLEY CENTER OF GRAVITY AND COLLAR WORKS CO-RESIDENCY

This program provides local, underserved artists with education on digital fabrication tools, studio space, tool access, materials stipend, final showcase- for free.

The program provides a series of intensive, hands-on classes in 3D printing, laser cutting and more, plus 24/7 access to dedicated studio space and equipment.

Upon completion of the classes, residents create a final showcase for Troy’s annual Victorian Stroll celebration, which draws in thousands of visitors each year. 

New to 2025’s program is a collaborative initiative that combines TVCOG’s Digital Fabrication for Artists residency program with Collar Works’ 4th St Residency program into one incredible artistic opportunity. Residents accepted through the Digital Fabrication for Artists program will also receive free studio space at Collar Works’ 4th St location during the program! Located just around the corner from TVCOG, Collar Works’ residency provides dedicated studio space in this light-filled location, along with access to a vibrant artistic community of fellow residents and visiting artists at Collar Works.

For more information, go to:
www.tvcog.net/residency

This program is made possible by support from the The Arts Center of the Capital Region “Arts Thrive and Grow” grant, Launchbox and Collar Works.

50 4TH STREET STUDIO RESIDENCY by Collar Works in partnership with ChaShaMa

The 50 4th Street Studio Residency is designed to provide emerging and underrepresented Capital Region artists with space and community to develop new work. Located in the former Union Bank in downtown Troy, NY, the urban studio residency program is open to the public and embeds artists in their community while providing them with no-cost studio space. Six artists will be selected for each 3-month residency session, during which they will have 24-hour access to large shared studio spaces with natural lighting in the heart of downtown Troy.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed for the first session (June- August) on May 28th, 2024. Reviews for the second session will be held on July 11th.

In exchange for free studio space, artists will be asked to welcome the public into the gallery space during open hours, as well as participate in potential public events such as open studios and Troy Night Out events. Each artist will be responsible for gallery sitting for 2.5 hours a week during their residency.

Our goal is to provide space and access for all, regardless of differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and/or socioeconomic background.

ELIZABETH MURRAY ARTIST RESIDENCY

The Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency (EMAR) program by Collar Works is designed to provide emerging, underrepresented, and established artists an immersive, supportive, productive, and communal atmosphere for art-making and dialogue on a bucolic 77-acre farm in Granville, NY. The summer residency offers 2-week residencies for individual artists and 1-week residencies for families.

ARTIST PROPOSALS- ONGOING

Emerging and underrepresented artists, working in any media, exhibiting challenging and culturally relevant contemporary artworks are invited to submit artworks for consideration in across our programs. Artist interested in submitting their work, must fill out a submission form and adhere to guidelines. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by Collar Works staff and an exhibitions committee of artists and arts professionals.

CURATORIAL PROPOSALS- ONGOING

Emerging and underrepresented curators, working in any media, exhibiting challenging and culturally relevant contemporary artworks are invited to submit curatorial proposals for consideration across our programs. Curators interested in submitting curatorial proposals, must fill out a submission form and adhere to guidelines. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by Collar Works staff and an exhibition committee of artists and arts professionals.