Program Requirements: 

This is an intensive, education-focused residency designed to empower local, underserved artists looking to incorporate digital fabrication tools into their artistic practice. 

Residents will be expected to fulfill the following duties during their residency term:

• Be an active member of the TVCOG and Collar Works communities, and follow all set guidelines and contract terms.
• Complete the core element requirements of the Residency program, including attending the Digital Fabrication intensive class series and completing their signature project for Victorian Stroll. See below.

Residency Core Elements

• This program requires around approximately 4-6 hours of work per week, some of which needs to be completed independently:
  • During the LEARN! portion (August – October), Residents will complete class series and learning deliverables. See class listing below for dates and times.
    • Learning deliverables: Residents must provide one 3D printed object of original design and one original laser-cut vector design during this time period. Deliverables should be completed using TVCOG tools and scrap materials. 
    • Artists will also be given recommendations for other learning sources and will have access to all other TVCOG equipment, safety orientations, clubs and zone office hours for independent work. These are benefits of the residency and not required.
  • During the CREATE! portion (November), we expect a project complex enough to require approximately 4- 6 hours a week of planning and on-site fabrication.
  • To complete the SHARE! portion, artists will be expected to do the following:
    • Participate in Victorian Stroll at TVCOG on December 7 (an all day event, exact times TBD)
    • Share regular photos, videos and text updates to TVCOG ; work with TVCOG staff to create an end-of-residency summary video
    • Complete one 4-hour open studio shift at Collar Works (can be completed any time during residency)

Schedule

• August 8-11: TVCOG Membership begins (online orientation required)
• August 12th: Welcome Potluck and tour at TVCOG, 6pm
• August 13-October 25: 10-part class series (See class schedule below.); studio access to Collar Works begins (exact date TBD). 
• October 25-November 1: Project proposal consultations
• November 1: Final exhibit proposals due, including materials purchase list
• November 2-December 6: Project creation
• December 7: Victorian Stroll
• December 13: Access to Collar Works for individual projects ends
• December 31: Access to TVCOG for individual project ends

Artists will also be expected to schedule regular check-ins with TVCOG staff (approx. 1 a month, scheduling flexible) for the duration of the program.

Class Schedule: