upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
Libby Newman Fellowship
For Philadelphia Based Artists to Produce an Edition of Prints
Annual Application Period: February 1 – March 31
About Libby Newman: Libby Newman BFA ‘80 at the University of the Arts in Printmaking, a government arts advocate and spokesperson, the founding director and curator of the University City Science Center Art Gallery (Esther M. Klein Gallery). Curator for Governor Thornberg. Her work is in the collection of over 32 museums and libraries around the world. She was given the honor as being selected to be A Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania.
Statement by Libby Newman: "I applied for an internship at the Brandywine Workshop in 1984 to learn more about printmaking under the guidance of master printers currently at the Brandywine. Allan Edmunds had shown such a commitment and knowledge the art that I knew I could learn a great deal from him. My thinking proved correct. I believe in giving back to the art community that has always been so generous to me."
Distribution of Completed Art Works/ Multiples/Prints: Artist and the BWA printshop split any signed numbers of the edition 50/50. Prints retained by Brandywine with be deposited into its permanent collections/archives, offered for distribution to partner institutions as part of the satellite collections program, included in local and traveling exhibitions, if selected by the the curator. There is no promise of an exhibition for any single artist or group of affiliated artists associated with this opportunity. The remainder of the multiples/prints will be offered for sale to support the general operations and programs of BWA.
Residency Eligibility Requirements and Goals: The goals of the residency is make it possible for artist living in the Philadelphia area to make an edition of original fine art prints and gain a workshop experience that advances their studio practice and professional careers. The Fund, approximately $1,200 a year, is given to a local artist not currently enrolled in an University Program, for an residency at Brandywine Workshop and Archives. All projects must include some use of the print medium or printing process,- screen printing, relief, or offset lithography using photo-sensitive aluminum plates or a combination of processes. The money is provided to cover the costs for materials and the master printer and assistants. The project should be accomplished during the months of April to October of the Fund receiving year. Visual artists of any medium can apply.
For more information on how to apply, visit Brandywine Workshop's website.
