Established:
Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) was established in 2011.
Mission:
"Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) is an organization founded in 2011 that seeks to bring the best gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered emerging contemporary artists to Fire Island, a place long-steeped in GLBT history, to create, commune, and contribute to the location's rich artistic history."
Location:
Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) is "located off the south shore of Long Island, a few hours travel from New York City."
"Fire Island is the home of two historically prominent LGBT communities, Cherry Grove and The Pines. The older of the two, and the home of FIAR, Cherry Grove has evolved from a bohemian theater retreat in the early 1900s to a thriving resort for the LGBT community at large."
Studio Facilities:
Studio space is provided.
Living Facilities:
Free room and board provided.
Application Process:
Refer to Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR)'s website to find out the available dates and how to apply for an artist residency.
Length of Residency:
A residency is for several weeks during July and August.
Funding:
FIAR provides free room and board and stipends for all meals. Please note that there is a $25 Application Fee.
Noteworthy Facts:
FIAR is "the first artist residency in the U.S. exclusively for queer emerging artists!"
Contact Info:
Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR),Chris Bogia C/O Fire Island Artist Residency, 34 Stuyvesant Street, New York, NY 10003, Tel: 646-369-0873
Email: Chris Bogia, cjb203@nyu.edu
