Hamptons Dance Project in rehearsal at the Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence studio. Pictured: Catherine Hurlin, Michael de la Nunez, Craig Salstein. Photo: Joe Brondo for Guild Hall
Daniel Vlcek & Tom Kotik October 22 – November 21
Multi-media artists Daniel Vlcek and Tom Kotik join Guild Hall as the final 2022 Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artists-in-Residence. During their residency, Vlcek and Kotik will continue their exploration of creating art that visualizes sound and music. The duo recently installed Double Transmutation, a multi-media installation featuring visual synthesizers that translate video images into musical notes, at Pragovka Gallery in Prague. Vlcek and Kotik will expand this installation while in-residence, with a specific interest in combining live performance with their concepts of visualizing sound through video and electronics.
Throughout the residency, Vlcek and Kotik will collaborate with several locally based artists, share their work with Guild Hall members, and meet with their Guild Hall Academy of the Arts Mentor, Laurie Anderson.
The Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence program offers artist collectives the time & space to research, experiment, and develop new ideas and projects. Artists are provided with creative mentorships and administrative support, a commissioning fee, living space, and a purpose-built studio on an exclusive property.
Throughout several 2-4 weeklong residencies, residents connect with accomplished artists, community leaders, and philanthropists at weekly salon dinners. They receive mentorship from select members of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts and professional staff, while visiting artist studios, cultural centers, and the natural landscape of the Hamptons. The program culminates with a presentation of works-in-process for either an invited or public audience. Invited audiences consist of artists, community leaders, philanthropists, and industry professionals with the intention of raising support and potential transfer of work to other institutions. The presentation can take the shape of a curated exhibition, performance, recital, outdoor installation, reading, lecture, or other format.
Residents are invited to the program by a committee of celebrated artists, creative professionals, members of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts, and Senior Leadership. Past selection committee members have included composer Carter Burwell, artist Eric Fischl, architectural writer Paul Goldberger, photographer Ralph Gibson, theatre-maker Stephen Hamilton, science writer Dava Sobel, director/choreographer Susan Stroman, creative writer Frederic Tuten, artist Carrie Mae Weems, and poet Phil Schultz.
2022 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
Jose Sebastian & Hamptons Dance Project January 9-23 and August 7-21
Catherine Galasso and City of Wom_n March 2-20
Holland Andrews and Shayne Case July 10-July 27
Daniel Vlcek & Tom Kotik October 22-November 19
OBJECTIVE
The Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence program aims to support artist collectives in their creative development through providing dedicated time for experimentation, professional support and connection, a commissioning fee, and a public platform for testing new work.
Catherine Galasso & Company in rehearsal at The Tower, Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence, 2022. Pictured: Saori Tsukada, Indah Mariana, Martita Abril, and Toni Carlson. Photo: Matthew Rosario, Guild Hall Teen Arts Council 2022 for Guild Hall
About William P. Rayner
William P. Rayner (1929–2018), known by his friends as “Billy,” was a watercolorist and travel writer who was born in Washington D.C. and educated at the Taft School and the University of Virginia. After thirty-years as editorial business manager for Conde Nast, he chose to dedicate his time to painting and traveling with his wife, Kathy Rayner. His empathy, discernment and artistic freedom made him a unique figure, who easily bridged the worlds of society and art with his aesthetic insight and deep kindness. Billy and Kathy’s exceptionally happy marriage created warmth and originality around them that they shared with their friends in the form of constant travel and exploration, settings inspired by exotic adventures, gardens created in dunes, and rescue pups tumbling underfoot. He was on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for ten years was President of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, served on the board of the Rhode Island School of Design, the Parrish Art Museum, and Henry Street Settlement. His first book of essays, Wise Women, was followed by Notes and Sketches: Travel Journals of William P. Rayner, published in 2013. Prints and watercolors from Notes and Sketches were exhibited at Guild Hall in the Summer of 2014.
The William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence programmed is named after Billy in honor of his creative, adventurous, and giving spirit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When do applications open for the GHAIR?
A: The William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence is currently by invitation only. Details for the 2023 season will be announced in Fall 2022.
Q: What is the length of the residency? When does it occur?
A: The residency occurs in 2-4 week periods. The length and time-period of each residency is decided between the artist-collective and Guild Hall.
Q: Is there a cost to the residency? Do Artist-Collectives receive a fee?
A: There is no cost to the residency. Artists receive $625.00/week for their time in-residence. Fees may be paid to each individual artists or to the collective as a whole. Additionally, Guild Hall allocates a budget for materials, equipment, etc. to each collective.
Q: Is travel to East Hampton provided or financially covered?
A: Guild Hall will cover all fees and aid in coordinating travel from NYC to East Hampton. Travel fees for artist-collectives who are based outside of the NYC Metropolitan area will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Q: How many artists can be part of the artist-collective?
A: Artist-collectives of 2-5 people are ideal. Larger collectives will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Is AIR focused on a specific artistic discipline?
A: Guild Hall is especially interested in interdisciplinary artists-collectives with exhibition, publication, and/or performance history, and who plan to bring the work to NYC-based or national venues/institutions.
Q: Who invites, reviews, and decides the artist-collectives for the residency?
A: Artists are invited and reviewed by a selection committee of celebrated artists, creative professionals, GH curatorial and theater staff, and members of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts. Past selection committee members have included composer Carter Burwell, artist Eric Fischl, architectural critic Paul Goldberger, photographer Ralph Gibson, theatre-maker Stephen Hamilton, science writer Dava Sobel, director/choreographer Susan Stroman, creative writer Frederic Tuten, artist Carrie Mae Weems, and poet Phil Schultz.
Q: Are there any required events or scheduled programs throughout the residency?
A: While there are no required events, residents are highly encouraged to participate in special invitation social gatherings, opportunities for mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. These events are meant to aid the development of their work and build professional ties to the area. In addition, trips to local arts and culture sites may be planned at the artist-collective’s request. Residents are required to be on site for at least four days a week.
Q: What is the living space?
A: Residents are provided with a three-floor residence within an exclusive property in the Georgica area of East Hampton. Lovingly called “The Tower,” the residence is the highest point in East Hampton and contains two bedrooms (on the ground and lower-level with adjoining private bathrooms), an open kitchen/dining/living area, a lower-level living area, and two courtyard spaces. The living areas are shared with an artist & decorator who lives on the property year-round and occupies the third-level. Click here to view photos of the space.
For collectives who exceed two people, accommodation will be secured at an alternative house that is either a short drive or bike-ride from the “The Tower.”
Q: What is the studio space?
A: Adjacent to the “The Tower,” is an 80’ x 35’ rectangular studio. Originally designed as a painters studio, the space is equipped with high ceilings, north facing skylights, a concrete floor, and an adjoining full bathroom. The studio will be “purpose-built” for each artist collective. Guild Hall will equip the studio – from tech. equipment to a sprung floor – for each artist collective. Click here to view photos of the space.
Q: Is there any transportation provided once on Guild Hall’s campus?
A: Guild Hall will provide bikes for each artist in residence. The residence is a 10-15 bike ride from the center of East Hampton Village. Dependent on need, a rental car can also be provided.
Q: Can guests or family members stay with me during the residency?
A: Companions or pets are not permitted to reside or stay overnight during this residency.
Principal Sponsor: Kathy Rayner in memory of her husband, Billy Rayner
Learning & Public Engagement programming is supported by The Patti Kenner Arts Education Fellowship, The Hearthland Foundation, Stephen Meringoff, Susan and Stephen Scherr, and funding from the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Endowment Fund, and The Melville Straus Family Endowment.
