IMMERSION PROGRAM

Immersion is a collaborative program designed to provide artists with professional opportunities for open dialogue and critical conversations with peers, regional curators, and gallery owners.

We invite emerging and mid-career artists of diverse backgrounds, practices, and communities to apply.

For more information and to apply go to:
theartsheet.org/immersion

Immersion is a program of The Art Sheet, co-sponsored and in equal partnership with Collar Works and Spring Street Gallery.

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.

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.