EAR RESIDENCY
EAR (Equitable Artist Residency) is grounded in centering the expressed needs of BIPOC artists in order to create more equitable and reciprocal relations between the Creative Arts Center of Dallas (CAC) and BIPOC artists. This residency functions in two main pieces: (1) Artists are required take over our gallery and provide a show for CAC and (2) assist in providing and creating community-based events for the greater Dallas public.
In keeping with our IDEA Statement*, artists will be chosen based on their application with significant consideration given to identity markers. It is our mission to choose artists to reflect the racial make up of Dallas as a city (SOURCE: City of Dallas - Office of Economic Development).
The Creative Arts Center of Dallas’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Statement
Art is a uniquely human experience; a universal language that empowers people. Art gives voice to individuals and groups, it expresses hopes and fears, and continues to be one of the most powerful tools of expression for humankind. Whether social movements, environmental awareness, political commentary, collective worldviews, intimate personal experiences or the significance of a single moment - art has made communication without limits possible.
Dallas is one of the most racially diverse cities in our country, making its challenges worthy of special attention and deliberate action. Founded by a Mexican immigrant artist Octavio Medellín more than 50 years ago, the Creative Arts Center of Dallas (CAC) has served as an incubator for generations of citizen artists. CAC is committed to fowarding accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in every area of our organization, including recruitment of staff, teachers, board, students, and volunteers. We aim to recognize and learn from diverse voices and perspectives. We also pledge to ensure that the communities we serve through our outreach programming are enthusiastically accessible, diverse, and inclusive.
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EXPECTATIONS
The Creative Arts Center of Dallas will provide the following:
• Full access to our Gallery for an exhibition of the Artist’s choosing with respects to CAC’s Gallery limitations. We will provide consultation regarding the Gallery limitations and can also provide assistance regarding curation services or other needs.
• Marketing through CAC’s social & web channels. CAC can provide full design services and/or assistance upon request.
• Means of accepting payment on the event that the Resident Artist’s work is purchased. (Suggested donation of 30% to CAC)
• A reception for the Resident Artist’s exhibition. Details will be discussed during our consultation.
• A floor plan of the gallery with measurements.
• A stipend of $1,500 that can be spent as the Resident Artist sees fit; $750 up front & $750 upon completion of the residency. Hourly pay, in keeping with CAC Standards, for Community Outreach work.
• Access to CAC facilities & tools (parameters will be determined during consultation).
Resident Artists will provide the following:
• A Gallery show tailored to CAC’s Gallery complete with an Artist and Show Statement.
• Must be in attendance of the reception for the exhibition.
• Engagement and participation in one of CAC’s pre-established Community Outreach Programs or development of one-time, community-based project dedicated to uplifting inclusion within the arts (this item to be established during consultation).