1. Visual Artists Residency Application

Visual artists must submit an online application. There is a $10 application fee, which is paid online by credit card. Please note that the online system will NOT accept applications after midnight, April 1st.

All applications will include the following:

1. 10 images total (this includes details) of work completed during the last two years. There is a section for you to enter label information, including title, size, media, and date, for each image. We will be accepting video and sound work. Images must be under 2MB file size each, saved as jpg, png, or gif. Optimal size for good image quality and fast upload is 1280 x 1280 pixels @ 72 dpi. Video must be under 20MB per sample, saved as flv, mov, or wmv.

2. Résumé/CV

3. Statement of intent (800 words max.) This is an important part of your application. There is no specific format for the statement.

4. Three letters of recommendation, which will be mailed directly to the Core Program. These letters must be received by April 1st.

Please note that you will be uploading your images/video, statement of intent, and resume/cv online. Your three letters of recommendation must be sent to the Core Program at the address below.

or via FEDEX:
The Core Program
Glassell School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5101 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

2. Critical Studies Residency Application

ALL MATERIALS NEED TO BE MAILED TO THE CORE PROGRAM. CRITICAL STUDIES APPLICANTS DO NOT SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATIONS.

1. Two examples of art-historical or critical writing. Please send 2 copies of each writing.

2. Résumé/CV

3. Statement of intent This is an important part of your application. There is no specific format for the statement.

4. Three letters of recommendation (these may be sent directly or included, signed across the back flap, in the applicant's packet)

Mail Critical Studies applications to the address below. or via FEDEX (address up)