Lawrence Arts Center Description
The Lawrence Arts Center, built in 2002 and located in downtown Lawrence, Kansas has 40,000 square feet of programming spaces. The Center’s mission is to enrich individuals and the community by nurturing a love of the arts through education, exploration and expression. The facility consists of 2 exhibition galleries, gallery shop, 300 seat theatre, 2 dance studios, 2 arts-based preschool classrooms, 7 visual arts studios. The Center, sustained by a thriving membership program, offers programs to the public and all visitors to Lawrence, attracting 100,000 people annually. We are located 30 minutes from Kansas City. Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas, which hosts the Spencer Museum and the Lied Center. Lawrence has a vibrant art, music and cultural community.
Printmaking Residency
The John Talleur Print Studio (JTPS) at the Lawrence Arts Center, is the only community print shop in Kansas. Its facilities support several printmaking techniques, including intaglio, monoprint, relief, silkscreen, and letterpress, and offer access to Sturgis, Vandercook, Hoe (Washington-style), and Gordon presses. The intaglio facilities include a state of the art acid hood.
In 2010, JTPS will offer one Printmaking Artist in Residence. The term of residency will begin in August 1, 2010 and end July 31, 2011. The program is designed to provide young printmakers with press and studio access as they make the transition from or between academic settings. A resident should be able to become involved in the LAC Education Department’s community serving youth and adults. Residents are expected to perform 12 hours per week of studio maintenance and teach one class per year. When teaching, the resident is asked to contribute to the curriculum for classes and be willing to collaborate with education staff. Additional teaching opportunities are available but not required. Residents will have an exhibition of their work in the Lawrence Arts Center Gallery. (dates TBA)
The resident will receive a $300 per month stipend for above mentioned duties and will have 24 hour access to studio, free use of all printmaking studio equipment, and use of other visual art facilities upon approval. Residents are responsible for their housing.
To Apply:
Applications should include a letter of intent, CV, 10-15 piece portfolio in slide or digital format, three references, and a $25 application fee, postmarked by April 30, 2010.
Send to:
Lawrence Arts Center
Attn: Print Residency
940 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contact Kris Hermanson for more information, kris@lawrenceartscenter.org 785-843-2787
