With the generosity of Greg's family and friends, PAAC is proud to offer an artist residency in honor of Gregory Vita (1990-2017). He was a perseverant, dedicated, and talented bookmaker, papermaker, paper marbler, and printmaker. While at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, he wore many hats as resident artist, teacher, skateboarder, and friend who you could run your wildest art ideas by.
Residency dates: May 12-August 14, 2022
Selected artists will receive:
-A three month residency in PAAC's paper studio
-Key to studios and 24 hour access
-Two papermaking workshops (from our summer workshop line-up)
-Three (4 hour) lessons in other studios with PAAC's artistic associates
-Storage space and flat file for tools and materials
-Use of standard shop supplies
Eligibility:
Each applicant will be judged on the artistic merit of his/her work and interest and potential in paper arts. Artists who work includes papermaking, paper sculpture, paper marbling, book arts, printmaking (or a combination thereof), are encouraged to apply
Facilities: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is the premier printmaking, papermaking and book arts workshop in the region. Please see our website for more information regarding facilities.
Selection Process:
A panel, including members of the Vita family, artists, and arts administrators will jury each round of applications.
Deadline: February 18, 2022
Notification: March 18, 2022
Residency dates: May 12 -August 14, 2022