The Howard County Arts Council is seeking applications from artists for one artist studio space at Long Reach Village Center. The available studio is 76 square feet and rents for $67/month. Please contact deputydirector@hocoarts.org to tour the Artist Studios.

Please download and review the RFP before submitting your application.  

Please note: at this time we are unable to process applications for artists using materials that are not water-soluble.   

The Long Reach Artist Studio Program will host studio space for artists representing a variety of disciplines. Artists have 24-hour access, easy access to water, and a night security guard on the premises. Heat & utilities are included. Studio furniture is not included. The studios are located on the second floor of the Long Reach Office Suites. There is no elevator on the premises.

The Long Reach Artist Studio Program Objectives

To provide individual artists with a space in which they may pursue the production of fine arts. The fine arts include traditional and emerging art forms within, but not limited to, the visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.

To support a diverse community of artists working in a variety of fine arts media and disciplines. 

Benefits

General benefits include: private and semi-private studios (shared entry access), 24-hour access to designated studio, physical mailing address, affordable monthly rental rate, and prime location as a part of Howard County’s Long Reach Rising Revitalization Project. 

Studio Artists may also have an opportunity to showcase their work in pop-up galleries and other special events on the premises.

Eligibility

The Studio Program is open to practicing artists who demonstrate a central commitment to the production or performance of fine arts. Emerging Artists are also encouraged to apply. 

HCAC Board of Directors, full-time staff, HCAC Center Committee, and their immediate family are ineligible to apply.

Application 

To apply for consideration as a Studio Artist, submit an application with the following attachments:

• Letter of Intent: In one page or less, provide a brief description of your work or project to be completed while in residence, your career direction, and why you should be awarded an Artist Studio at Long Reach Village Center. 
• Up-to-date Resume: Three pages or less, listing education, background, exhibitions, awards, and/or publications.
• Artist Statement: In one page or less, concisely describe your creative work, process, technique, and conceptual development.
• Three Letters of Recommendation: Include references with the ability to speak to your character, responsibility, and contribution to community.
• Up to 20 Images Created within the Last Two Years that represent your work: Include at least one video recording if applying for performance art or video work. Videos must not exceed five minutes in duration.
• Image List

If available, include examples of printed materials such as articles, brochures, programs, and reviews.

Requirements

To hold a studio space at the Village Center, artists must, at a minimum, submit to the following:

• Artists must use their studios a minimum of eight hours per week (annual average). Those eight hours must be used for the development and production of their art and not for other unrelated employment or activities. Teaching in The Long Reach Artist Studios is not permitted.  
• Artists must pay the studio rent within five working days of the first of each month.
• Artists must maintain a $2,000,000 general liability insurance policy for their studio as well as coverage for the contents of their studio. 
• Artists must maintain a safe working environment in their studios. No hazardous materials may be used in The Long Reach Artist Studios. Artists must provide (and keep current) a list of materials they plan to use in their studios. Furthermore, they are expected to practice a “good neighbor” policy, being mindful of both materials and sounds that might disrupt the health and safety of the Village Center community. 
• Artists must maintain annual membership with HCAC.
• Any changes to the studio must be approved by the HCAC Center Committee and artists must return the studio to its original condition when vacating. 

Application

Complete applications will be forwarded to the selection panel for consideration. 

All application materials must. be submitted online. Faxed, emailed, mailed or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

For full information, please see RFP here.