Artpace

International artist-in-residence program: every year, Artpace invites three guest curators to each select one international, one national, and one texas-based artist for a two-month residency to create new artwork followed by a free two-month public exhibition of their new artwork. The residency serves as a catalyst for artists to strengthen and expand their creative practice while fostering cross-cultural exchange and mutual respect for diverse beliefs and values. Artpace provides each of the resident artists with studio space, a workshop, use of the Artpace vehicles, fabrication advice, a furnished on-site apartment, a $6,000 living stipend, and $10,000 for the production of new art. See schedule o for continuation.

Public programs: Artpace is one of the only major arts institutions in san antonio that is admission-free and open to the public seven days a week. Each year, over 11,000 people visit Artpace to see our admission-free exhibitions and public programs, including artist talks, curator talks, and performances. Thousands more are engaged through the livestreaming of these events. In the fall, Artpace holds an admission-free community festival, chalk it up, which draws more than 25,000 people, 80 schools, and 20 artists to create sidewalk chalk murals in the streets of downtown san antonio. Artpace's education programs play a critical role in supporting our mission to engage the public with global art practices and experiences. See schedule o for continuation.

Exhibitions: in addition to our residency galleries, Artpace has two rotating exhibition spaces, main space and the hudson showroom, which feature exhibitions showcasing the work of regional, national, and international artists through group shows, solo exhibitions, and community partnerships. Each year, the hudson showroom and the main space feature new innovative exhibitions in the spring, summer, and fall. The exhibitions are free and open to the public seven days of the week and are bolstered through free public programming.

Curatorial residency: after recognizing the significant impact the international artist-in-residence guest curators' studio visits have on Texas artists, Artpace developed a curatorial residency, which invites two curators each year to Artpace for a two-to-six-week residency. The program provides national and international curators time and resources to expand their practice, gain experience, develop professionally, discover artists, and build relationships. Texas artists have comparatively limited access to established curators and art critics than artists in creative hubs, such as new york or la. By supporting curators to conduct studio visits and write about their experiences, the residency brings greater exposure to Texas artists and provides them with professional opportunities. During their residency, curators conduct a minimum of 20 studio visits with artists whom they select from our Texas open call and past residents. In addition to submitting their writings to national publications, curators publish written content for Artpace's website. Artpace follows the curators' careers and professional accomplishments and stay in touch after their residency. Curators can propose a future exhibition at Artpace and will also be considered for international artist-in-residence guest curator opportunities. The curatorial residents are provided with a stipend, a travel budget, access to our comprehensive library and archive, an Artpace vehicle, and a furnished apartment.the curatorial residents are chosen based on a similar set of criteria as the international artist-in-residence guest curators. They are expected to display scholarly rigor, exhibition experience, inclusivity, and a strong record of academic and critical writings. It is important for the curators to have this experience to provide Texas artists with professional opportunities and exposure through their studio visits and writings. This residency, however, may also see curators who are earlier on in their careers, allowing them time and resources to explore and grow their curatorial practice.