IN MEMORIUM

Former RAiR Fellow

FLO McGARRELL

was a casualty of the recent Hatian earthquake...(read more)

And

Roswell Artist-in-Residence Foundation Board of Directors member and a great friend to RAiR artists

Recently passed away after a long illness.

AND

TED KUYKENDALL

New Mexico recently lost one of its most authentic and original artist ..(more)

Recent Exhibitions




    

RECENT PUBLICATION

Luis Jimenez 
Print Offering

PHILOSOPHY

Well known by artists as the "Gift of Time", the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program was established in 1967 to provide gifted studio based visual artists with the unique opportunity to concentrate on their work in a supportive, collegial environment for a whole year. This "gift of time" allows artists to work without distraction in an effort to break new ground and focus on individual goals. 

The Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program serves as a contemporary counterpoint to the traditional arts of the Southwest, reinforces the Program's interest in strengthening the vitality of art in New Mexico and has been a catalyst in broadening community understanding of contemporary art.  

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Because ours is a twelve month residency and our artists arrive at different times throughout the year, our annual application deadline date varies from year to year. 

Applications are for residencies that will begin approximately four, to as much as twelve months after the application deadline.

Our next round of applications will likely begin next autumn.

SUPPORT

In-residence grants are offered to artists involved in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation and other fine art media. Grants are not made in the disciplines of performance art or production crafts.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

While the visa process for non-US residents participating in our program has improved somewhat, we are still limited in our ability to assist with the long term visa issues that may arise for foreign participating artists.  Overseas artists should consider visiting the USCIS web site and/or consult with local experts on this subject. 

The studios are large, open spaces that measure approximately 20'x25'x10'. These areas are well-lighted and convertible to the artist's requirements within reason. The printmaking facility is a small, fully operational studio - basically lithographic/etching in nature.

Artists are housed in a complex of six houses and 10 studios located on forty acres of land. Each artist is provided with a house that can amply accommodate either a single person or a family. Rent, utilities (except telephone), repairs and maintenance costs are borne by the Program. Houses are furnished with major furniture items, appliances and utensils  

MORE FACILITIES INFORMATION

STIPEND

A stipend, or living allowance, of $800 per month is offered along with $100 per month for every dependent living with the grantee. Currently,  the cost of art materials is borne by the grantee.   

For more information about the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, contact: Stephen Fleming, RAIR Program Director by phone:  575 622 6037 or e-mail us at: stephen@rair.org

OTHER RECENT RAiR EXHIBITIONS