Join us for the Informational Webinar for the 2023 Artist in Residence! During this webinar, you'll hear from Gateway Regional Arts Center staff, who will provide an overview of the residency program and answer any questions you may have. We'll discuss the application process, including how to prepare your application materials, the selection process, and what to expect if you are selected. This webinar is free and open to all artists who are interested in our artist-in-residence program. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this exciting program and take the first step toward advancing your artistic career. Please RSVP to this online event. Follow the Zoom link below on March 1 at 5pm to attend the event. 

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/98718016823?pwd=OGRqSFF5U3pJdHdvTjRxWWl2SEk2QT09

Residency Dates: June 1 - August 1, 2023

Location: Gateway Regional Arts Center, 101 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353
Deadline for Submissions:  April 1, 2023
Submission Fee: $30

The accepted artist will be commissioned with designing and producing murals in the vibrant downtown district of Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The recipient will receive a $3,000 honorarium stipend, a $1,000 materials budget, free local housing, and 24/7 studio access. Applications are reviewed by GRAC staff members who will consider the artists' portfolios, relevant work experience, career goals, and dedication to cultivating creativity in our community. The Gateway Regional Arts Center (GRAC) is the leading arts institution in its area of Kentucky between Lexington and Ashland. GRAC boasts a beautiful 12,000-square-foot regional cultural center, housed in the former United Methodist Church building (built in 1883 and renovated in 2009), in the historic downtown district of Mt. Sterling.