Eligibility
For this program, HCAC defines “emerging artists” as those early in their artistic careers (regardless of age), who are gaining momentum, and may be at a critical point in their career- when such support may be most impactful. These artists are not yet considered established professionally by standard indicators such as gallery representation, awards and commissions, or significant exhibition history or art sales.
To be considered for the Emerging Artist Studio Program, an applicant must be a practicing emerging or mid-career artist who:
- Demonstrates a central commitment to the creation or production of fine arts
- Demonstrates that a short-term artist studio space will make a difference for their career or the development of their work
- Has limited to no exhibit, studio, or gallery experience
- Is interested in developing a new body of work
- Seeks to actively learn from and be a part of a community of artist
HCAC Board of Directors, HCAC full-time staff, HCAC Center Committee, and their immediate family are ineligible to apply.
Selection
Applicants will be evaluated based on their artistic discipline, artistic merit, experience (as it pertains to “emerging” status), and commitment, as well as the appropriateness of their activities for the available space. In cases where all other elements of candidates’ qualifications are deemed of equal
value, Howard County artists or artists with an established history of living, working, and teaching in Howard County will be given priority.