FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is the length of the residency? When does it occur?
A: AIR occurs in two four-week residencies: Sunday, April 19 – Sunday, May 17 OR Sunday, October 25 – Sunday, November 22. You are able to give a preference of either residency in your application.

Q: Is there a cost to the residency?
A: Besides the $20.00 application fee, AIR is of no cost to the artist. A total stipend of $1,500.00 is given to cover daily expenses and needed materials. Additionally, each artist receives 8 complimentary Hampton Jitney tickets which provide 4 round trips to New York City.

Q: How many artists participate in a residency?
A: 3 artists are chosen per residency.

Q: Is AIR focused on a specific artistic discipline?
A: All artists – visual, literary, performing, interdisciplinary – are encouraged to apply. Guild Hall is especially interested in artists with an exhibition/publication history who have completed formal training or equivalent experience and recognition from peers.

Q: Who views and decides the outcome of submitted applications?
A: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of celebrated artists, creative professionals, and members of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts. Past selection committee members have been Eric Fischl, Paul Goldberger, Ralph Gibson, Stephen Hamilton, Robert Pinsky, Dava Sobel, Frederic Tuten, Carrie Mae Weems, Toni Ross, and Phil Schultz.

Q: Are there any required events or scheduled programs throughout the residency?
A: All residents are required to participate in weekly salon dinners, student/school visits, and the culminating sharing of work. In addition to these events, trips to local arts & culture sites may be planned at the residents’ request. Additionally, residents are required to be on site for at least five days a week.

Q: What is the live/work space?
A: Residents are provided with living space within our 19th Century shingle-style Guild House. Located on the Guild Hall campus, the house features multiple living spaces, kitchen and laundry, and ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Residents collectively decide how to share the space for daily work/practice – separate studio space is not available. Residents receive their own private bedroom and adjacent bathroom.

Q: Is there any transportation provided once on Guild Hall’s campus?
A: Guild Hall does not provide a car or other similar transportation to residents. Bikes are available for short trips to town, beach, etc.

Q: Can additional guests or family members stay with me during the residency?
A: At this time companions, or pets are not permitted to reside or stay overnight at Guild House.