The Studios Inc provides studio space, professional development, networking, and exhibitions for mid-career artists in Greater Kansas City.
The Studios Inc Programs: Residency Program, Public Exhibition Series Program, Internship Program, Patron Program, Corporate Collector Program
Residency Program
The Resident Artist Program provides studio and exhibition space to local mid-career artists. It is the only program of its kind in Kansas City. Requirements as a Resident Artist state that applicants must be artists with at least seven years experience since undergraduate studies or professional equivalent. Mid-career is a flexible category, defined partly by age, partly by on the job, they have one thing in common: their work has developed and maintained presence for a number of years as evidenced by regional or national recognition. The primary benefits of the Resident Artist program include:
• Providing up to 3,000 square feet of private studio space
• Providing artists access to a fabrication shop
• Providing professional development opportunities to artists to enable such
artists to build business acumen
• Providing networking opportunities
• Engaging in other activities to support artists
2013 Resident Artists: Andrea Flamini, Barry Anderson, Beniah Leuschke, Colby K Smith, Diana Heise, Dylan Mortimer, Garry Noland, Jaimie Warren, Jarrett Mellenbruch, Jill Downen, Matthew Dehaemers, Miki Baird, and Robert Josiah Bingaman
Public Exhibition Series Program
Five times annually, The Studios Inc exhibits work from its resident artists. Each exhibition runs for 5 weeks and is inaugurated with a second Friday opening night reception; artist talks are hosted on the following Saturday. All receptions are on the first evening of the show from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Studios Inc Exhibition Space 1708 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64108. Hours of operation during each exhibition period are: Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM and First Fridays from 6 PM – 9 PM. Studios Inc exhibitions are open to the public with free admission. Exhibition sponsorship at The Studios Inc offers significant philanthropic and marketing opportunities. Exhibitions at the Studios are among the most popular in the area, and are highly publicized both locally and nationally. As an exclusive sponsor, your company name and logo will appear on all print and online material leading up to and during this event.
Internship Program
With committed staff, dedicated resident artists, patron involvement and a compelling mission The Studios Inc offers opportunity for an immersive and contagious experience. The intern will interact with business and visual art community leaders who offer a valuable network for career development. The internships are custom designed in respect to specific programmatic needs and the creative inclinations of the participant. Through the process of interviews, identifying intern goals and tracking performance measures, the program results insure the development of all parties involved. The intern’s abilities, interests, and availability will shape specific duties. This is a volunteer position; if it fulfills an academic requirement, The Studios Inc will collaborate with the candidate and academic institution to create a fun, resume-building experience.
Patron Program
The Patron Program matches patrons with artists to underwrite a year’s operating costs for their working studio space while in residence. For a $5,000 donation, patrons not only play an imperative role in The Studios Inc, they also have the option to receive the gift of a work from the artist to add to their private collection (the amount of the contribution that is tax deductible is limited to the difference between the amount of the contribution and the value of the art work received) or take a the full tax deduction for their contribution. Furthermore, the Patron Program provides the opportunity for a heightened level of dialogue between patron and artist. Patrons are encouraged to cultivate relationships with the artists to learn more about the creative process and perhaps provide additional career assistance through networking and patron resources.
Corporate Collector Program
The Corporate Collector Program provides the opportunity for a corporation to invest in a complete collection of works, one from each of the Studio’s resident artists who were selected for their career’s impact and dedication to their practice. (See current list of resident artists above.) The Studios Inc underwrites the cost of an independent curator to assemble the collection. The Studios Inc will collaborate with the Corporate Collector to design and implement a public relations campaign that creates meaningful visibility.
The Studios Inc provides studio space, professional development, networking, and exhibitions for mid-career artists in Greater Kansas City.
