Working artists will have full-time year-'round studios on the Island beginning next spring. The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, winner of GIPEC's July request for proposals, has been granted a permit to occupy 14,000 square feet on the main floor of Building 110, immediately to the right as you exit the ferry. LMCC will operate the artist residency programs, which will also have an exhibition and performance components during the months when the Island is open to the public.
The council, a non-profit group, has installed art in donated spaces around the city since 1997, beginning with its World Views program on the 92nd floor of the World Trade Center. It is also known for its work in the development of the arts downtown since 9/11. GIPEC picked it over four competing proposals on the basis of its track record.
The council, a non-profit group, has installed art in donated spaces around the city since 1997, beginning with its World Views program on the 92nd floor of the World Trade Center. It is also known for its work in the development of the arts downtown since 9/11. GIPEC picked it over four competing proposals on the basis of its track record.
Visual and performing artists participating in the studio program will
work on the Island all during the year, but will not live there. (The
Island's deed from the federal government prohibits the use of Island
buildings as full-time residences.) An artist's studio time will range
between three weeks and three months. Their hours will be 9 to 5 on weekdays and somewhat longer on summer weekends.
The council plans to host up to three performing artists, dance or theater groups, and up to 20 visual artists in studios at one time. All artists will be required to prepare a public presentation of their work. Open studio exhibitions will be scheduled during the Island's open season, as well as events such as master classes, open rehearsals and workshops.
The application procedure for artists has yet to be announced. Interested artists should visit this site to get on the Department of Artist Residencies mailing list; details will be sent to subscribers.
GIPEC will cover the $1.5 million cost of basic renovation of Building 110. LMCC will get it rent-free, but will pay for the creation of the artist studio and performance space and annual operating expenses of approximately $250,000 for utilities, insurance and other basics.
The council plans to host up to three performing artists, dance or theater groups, and up to 20 visual artists in studios at one time. All artists will be required to prepare a public presentation of their work. Open studio exhibitions will be scheduled during the Island's open season, as well as events such as master classes, open rehearsals and workshops.
The application procedure for artists has yet to be announced. Interested artists should visit this site to get on the Department of Artist Residencies mailing list; details will be sent to subscribers.
GIPEC will cover the $1.5 million cost of basic renovation of Building 110. LMCC will get it rent-free, but will pay for the creation of the artist studio and performance space and annual operating expenses of approximately $250,000 for utilities, insurance and other basics.