Art Omi: Artists invites artists, critics, and curators from around the world - representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices - to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate, and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal. Art Omi: Artists Residency nurtures deep creative and professional connections in a vibrant social setting.
Each session, two dozen international artists are invited to the programme, along with two critics/curators who participate as Critic-Emeritus and Critic-in-Residence. These two individuals play a pivotal role in the residency as they facilitate discussions, help connect the artists with art world professionals through the Visitors Programme, and conduct individual studio visits with the 23 artists in residence throughout the duration of the residency session.
The Critic/Curator-in-Residence opportunity is open to critics, curators and art writers, who have been professionally active for the past 5 years, as demonstrated in their resumes and through their website, blogs or published articles and reviews, and who enjoy being immersed in an artist community. The residency runs from 23 June - 17 July 2023.
Art Omi offers the Critic/Curator-in-Residence a travel grant and a $1500 honorarium. Critics/Curators are provided with meals and a large private bedroom with a comfortable work space in shared living quarters.
Both Critics/Curators-in-Residence help to host the artists and visitors, and are asked to contribute to an overall sense of community for the 3.5 week programme. Through the facilitation provided by the Critic/Curator-in-Residence, Artists-in-Residence gain valuable insight into their own work and the field at large.
