The Artist-in-Residence program at Asheville BookWorks is designed to give practicing book artists the time, space and materials to complete a project and further their work. Artists receive a stipend of up to $1000.

Residencies are available to emerging, mid-career and established artists. Collaborators (for example: a book artist and a writer) may submit an application together for a joint project proposal.

Artists-in-Residence receive:

• Access to BookWorks studio and equipment as needed and outlined in the application.
• Availability of production support from Interns and Volunteers
• Connection and exposure to a growing Western NC Book Arts Community and proximity to the Asheville Arts Community.
• Opportunities for supplemental income, for example, teaching a class at BookWorks.

Artists chosen will:

• Be responsible for keeping facilities and equipment clean and undertake regular maintenance and organizational tasks necessary for upkeep and communal studio use.
• Give a public presentation about their work, show a willingness .
• Be responsible for assessment and selection of Interns, if needed, with assistance from the BookWorks Director.
• Optional but desired: Donate 1 – 2 copies of project to Asheville BookWorks for archive and educational purposes.

Criteria for Selection:

• Artist merit and originality of the project.
• Clarity of artistic goals expressed in project description and artist statement.
• Soundness and feasibility of the project budget.
• Technical expertise with equipment required to produce edition

Download Residency Application (pdf format): bookworksResidencyApp