Visiting Artist in Residence Program
Our Visiting Artist in Residence Program is a short term curated partnership between an established artist and The Bray. The Visiting Artist is provided a private studio space, in proximity to The Bray Resident Artists, to realize and conceive new work and projects while engaging in shared on-site resources and a lively creative atmosphere.
We maintain an ongoing list of interested artists to fill residency slots. Our goal is to invite artists interested in growing their own artistic vision while sharing space with the long- and short-term cohort of resident artists at The Bray. This residency is best suited for mid-career and established artists looking to engage in a lively studio environment.
The Visiting Artist Program Provides
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on-site Studio Facilities
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4-6 weeks in a creative environment
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open ended space and time to work
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Subsidies on firings and materials
Additional details
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Artists may be asked to present a lecture
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Artists are responsible for travel to and from the bray
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Artists retain ownership of work created at the bray
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Artists are responsible for packing, insuring and shipping their artwork
Current Visiting Artist In Residence
Nancy Mintz
In my recent work I have been examining the diversity of natural biological communities, and the processes of growth, decay, and succession. I am especially interested in the forms of memory: the husks, pods, and shells left behind by the relentless fecundity of life. The structural forms are made of fine gauge brass wire, manipulated in a manner that implies movement or growth. While the structures incorporate intricate geometric patterns, the overall physicality of each piece reflects the organic imperfections found
in nature. I cover most sculptures in a soft Japanese Gampi paper, forming a tactile surface that both filters and deflects light, giving the work an ethereal presence. This nearly translucent material draws the viewer to the interior spaces, while evoking a fragility that contradicts the earth-bound metal work. Certain pieces are only partially covered, visually exposing the insides of the structures, creating a sense of discovery as the viewer changes perspective. This intimate interaction reflects my larger studio practice, which is rooted in the act of discovery and a sense of wonder.
Recent Visiting Artists In Residence
Chris Riccardo
Heesoo Lee
Yoonjee Kwak
Jessica Brandl
Alessandro Gallo
Voulkos Fellowship
The Voulkos Visiting Artist Fellowship was created in memory of the renowned ceramic artist, Peter Voulkos who began his career at the Archie Bray Foundation in 1951. His family and friends established the Fellowship at the Bray to be awarded each year to a special and distinguished visiting artist whose generosity, commitment to innovation, and passion for creative exchange through shared ideas reflect Pete’s spirit.
Peter Voulkos taught by example, working alongside other artists in the studio, fostering artistic exchange and dialogue, and nurturing mutual respect. In the same spirit, the Voulkos Fellow is invited to work in an environment that encourages interaction among the resident artists and the Bray community.
