chamberlain award

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