Chamberlain Award is a fully sponsored artist residency and $10,000 prize to support an artist working in the social practice discipline This award supports artists employing non-traditional media to creatively engage with social concerns of the day.
Program Goals:
- To invest in individuals at the cutting edge of the social practice field, whose artwork creates dialogue and social change.
- To support artists to explore and experiment in order to take their work to the next level.
- To build a nurturing and dynamic community of local, national, and international artists and thinkers.
- To encourage artists to develop ideas and work within the context of the Marin Headlands, a part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- To bring national and international artists to the Bay Area to engage and have cross-cultural exchange with local artists and audiences.
Selection Criteria:
- Merit of past work that exemplifies and contributes to conversations about socially engaged, non-traditional, and interactive media to include:
- Non-studio based art
- Art that takes place in public spaces
- Art that engages viewers in interactive and participatory modes
- Art that recognizes social and ethnic diversity
- Art that reflects on human lives
- Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency experience at Headlands (see program goals).
- Potential to develop creative practice and impact the community at Headlands and beyond.
Selection Process:
- Headlands staff reviews applications to ensure completion and eligibility.
- Submissions are reviewed by a jury of knowledgeable and esteemed artists and arts professionals.
- The jury evaluates each artist’s materials and selects finalists.
- Finalists are invited to present their work in a 20-minute Zoom interview to determine the final award selection