RESOURCES
Spark Box Studio offers a variety of different resources.
Below are our listed resources, click on the links to learn more about each individual resource.
In these sections you will find detailed information regarding each resource.
EMERGING ARTIST GUIDE
A resource guide created to help Emerging Artists.
ART SCHOOL GUIDE
A resource guide created to help assist when applying to a post secondary art program.
THE BUSINESS OF ART ARCHIVES
At Spark Box Studio we not only want to provide a great space where artists can produce work but we also want to provide those artists with a little business savvy. Here are the archives for the Business of Art blog.
EMERGING ARTIST GUIDE
http://emergingartistguide.wordpress.com
The world of art can seem like a daunting place to navigate for even the most experienced of artists. To give you a jump start, the Sparks at Spark Box Studio have gathered and organized all kinds of valuable information that will help you organize and promote yourself as an artist, get your work out there, and understand the business basics of a career in the arts.
This site is meant to be a reference guide for those who are new to the art world. This site is meant to provide the tools needed to become a professional artist. Being an artist is difficult, especially when you’re just getting started. From experience we know that finding useful information on certain subjects is difficult and that some subjects are not taught in school and others you’re just supposed to some how know. This guide is our way of helping you to get organized and hopefully it will answer some questions that may be on your mind.
ART SCHOOL GUIDE
http://artschoolguide.wordpress.com
The Art School Guide, is meant to be a reference guide for those who are interested in applying to art school. It is meant to help you in the decision process and application process by providing relevant information for some one like you, who is interested in the arts as a post secondary school choice.
Here at Spark Box we know how hard it can be to find the right school and put together the portfolio that will get you into the program of your dreams. This is why we have developed a website focused on art programs with all the information you will need to know when picking your school, developing your portfolio and choosing your career. We know that making the transition into post secondary education can be troublesome especially in the arts, so this guide is our way of helping you to get organized and hopefully it will answer some questions that may be on your mind.
FALL/WINTER ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD 2010
Applications are being accepted until Sept. 30, 2010
Awards will be announced in early October, 2010
Beginning your career as an emerging artist can be tough, which is why Spark Box Studio is offering FREE RESIDENCIES to fine art students and emerging artists. This residency opportunity is a unique way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.
About the Award
Four emerging artists will receive a one-week residency, 10 will receive a two day residency and 30 will receive one day at our Open Studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be able to work in the studio using Spark Box Studio’s equipment and resources, and have access to career guidance from local community members.
Spark Box Studio has created these awards as a career building opportunity for young emerging artists.
Participating in a residency is of value to you as it builds on your artistic career, gives you time to focus on a project in a professional artist studio and allows you the opportunity to connect and learn from other artists.
Getting Started:
Below is what should be included in your application:
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- An Artist Statement – 1-2 paragraphs explaining your work
- Digital samples of your work – Please provide 10 images of your work. Please include with the images a list which includes the title, medium, dimension, year of each one.
- Images should be MAC compatible in JPG, TIFF or PSD file.
- Images should be no smaller than 200 DPI and should measure 8” x 8”. If sending through email please compress files.
- Writing samples should not exceed 12 pages and should be sent with cover page stating your name and title of work.
- $15.00 CAD application fee payable to Spark Box Studio.
Check out our Emerging Artist Guide for information to help you prepare these items.
Once these items are ready:
-Complete and submit the Application Form below
-Pay your Application Fee. You can mail a cheque, or PAY ONLINE. Note: you must pay your application fee in order for your application to be processed.
-Send you Application Package to us.
By email: email your package to us using the email subject line “Residency Application – your full name” to info@sparkboxstudio.com
By Snail Mail: Mail your package to: Spark Box Studio, P.O. Box 9002, #7 Bridge St., Picton, ON, K0K 2T0
Making your Application:
Once you have prepared the items above you are ready to fill out the application form below.
Please note that we will use the information you provide to process your application and will not share your information with any other companies.
THE BUSINESS OF ART ARCHIVES
At Spark Box Studio we not only want to provide a great space where artists can produce work but we also want to provide those artists with a little business savvy. We feel that most people using the studio get a chance to chat with us about the business of art (although this doesn’t always happen in the most organized fashion, as we often find ourselves complaining about the ins and outs of the art world over dinner and a bottle of wine). Granted we haven’t had a whole lot of experience however the two of us we have been on a major learning curve since opening the studio and trying to get our own art into shows. This section of our website is dedicated to archiving the posts filed under ‘The Business of Art’.
GO ORIGINAL! – (05/05/2010)
Why you should buy original art.
TIME MANAGE WHAT? PART I- ORGANIZATION – (04/01/2010)
Time management ideas for the busy artist. Keeping yourself on schedule!
TO FRAME OR NOT TO FRAME? – (03/19/2010)
Learn about framing from Oeno Gallery curator/owner Carlyn Moulton.
LETS WORK TOGETHER – (03/05/2010)
A nod to the most important thing in the small business world – collaboration.
