Located in Stowe, Vermont"the residency is an invite-only opportunity available for Visura members, who are photographers, photojournalists, writers, curators, filmmakers and/or editors. The program offers a time of reflection, research, editing, presentation and/or production.
The residency provides a safe place to edit, write and/or produce work with the support of Visura Founder Adriana Teresa and coFounder Graham Letorney. The specific goals of the residency are mutually agreed upon between Visura and the resident. In addition to meals and accommodations, residents can schedule a 2hour, one-on-one editorial or consultation session with Adriana Teresa as well as a two-hour session with CTO Graham Letorney to build his or her online presence on the Visura platform.Past recipients of The Visura Residency are
Lisa Elmaleh, Sebastian Liste, Katie Orlinsky, Justin Maxon, Erin Trieb, Jaime Permuth, Lianne Milton, Elizabeth Herman, and Hye-Ryoung Min.
The Visura Artist Residency is in-part personally funded by Visura Founder, Adriana Teresa Letorney.
SCHEDULE
Visura Founder Adriana Teresa will discuss and decide with each confirmed resident the dates for each session. When you send your application, make sure to send your preferred dates.
ACCOMMODATIONS
StudioResidents stay at a Studio in the Visura Lodge, which includes a king size bed, bathroom, living room, closet and private exit door. The Lodge includes a large central living room with wireless internet, kitchen, and dining room.
No Pets please
We love animals. However, because Adriana has a hypoallergenic, non-shedding, super friendly but territorial dog"we do not allow pets to attend.
Transportation
Each resident will be responsible for his or her transportation to and from the lodge at all times.
Food
Adriana will provide food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She will prepare breakfast and dinner for each resident.
Note: Each resident is responsible for purchasing their own beverages, as well as specific foods.
Breakfast is provided each morning in the lodge, available from 7-9am, continental style. Residents eat lunch on their own. Every evening, we will have a sit-down dinner. Each meal is made from primarily locally-sourced meats, veggies, and dairy. Options for vegans and vegetarians are available upon request, and food will be prepared specially for those with other dietary restrictions.
2017 RESIDENCY FEESâ–ª 3-Day session: $500
â–ª 7-Day Session: $1000
Payment Process
The Residency Fee is automatically split into two payments, the first payment is due upon registration. This payment confirms your stay.
The second payment is due one week prior to the arrival date.
Upon request, we are happy to work with residents to create an alternative payment plan, if needed. Please note that the first installment of the residency fee is non-refundable, as we may not be able to fill a vacancy with short notice.
Once acceptance letters are issued, instructions for making the residency fee payment will be sent to residents. Residency fees can be paid through credit card and PayPal.
Fees subject to change from year to year.
Application ProcessDEADLINE: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
Please send an email to info@visura.co with the following information by Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
â–ª Subject: Application for The 2017 Art-in-residency Program"
â–ª Profile: A Link to your Visura Profile
â–ª Birthdate: mm/dd/yyyy
â–ª Contact: Physical Address + Phone number
â–ª Emergency Contact Name, Physical Address + Phone number
â–ª Dietary Info: Are you a vegetarian, pescatarian or vegan?
â–ª Other: food allergies, medical concerns
â–ª Dates: Indicate preferred Session from 1st-3rd choice.
Describe your work
â–ª About your work and practice: In 100 words or less
â–ª Purpose: In 150 words, describe how you might benefit from the time and space provided by Visura residency.
â–ª Link to one portfolio via Visura: upload up to 20 images or documents or up to 5 minutes of time-based work
Special Requests
Please use this field to list any special needs or considerations. (e.g., sessions you are absolutely unable to attend, accessibility needs, special accommodation)
* Note:
Please indicate if want to schedule a 2hour, one-on-one editorial or consultation session with Adriana Teresa and/or a two-hour session with CTO Graham Letorney to build his or her online presence on the Visura platform.
