The Artist in Residence Program is offered to artists from any recognised art form including, but not limited to, painting, music, dance, sculpture or writing. The program offers the opportunity to stay at, and be inspired by, Queenstown. A residency at Jenico Street is available all year round. Queenstown experiences four seasons with changes occurring in the weather, gardens and lifestyle. Program Overview Residencies allow particular opportunities for artists to experience the character of a place in great depth, culminating in a diverse range of rich and vibrant art interpretation specific to place. Preference will be given to applicants who are willing to engage with the local community, such as interact with the public through exhibitions, openings or similar art events and/or hold workshops. Performers are encouraged to seek out venues or avenues to perform in Queenstown prior to application Fees and Charges The rate to stay is $25.00 per week or part there of, meaning if you only stay 2 nights the $25.00 charge still applies. The Accommodation It's an old miners cottage and offers modest accommodation, 2 brms. One double bed and 2 singles. Applicants need to supply their own wood (available locally) The house is connected to pay as you go power and it is the applicants responsibility to pay for their own power usage. Fully equipt kitchen, bath and shower. There is no landline connected but full mobile coverage is available (on some networks) 2010 sees many renovations to the building, including electrical & plumbing upgrades, painting and insulation. Applications Interested artists are invited to provide a written application to Kitty Taylor, providing full contact details, demonstrating how you fulfil the required criteria and nominating the dates you are interested in. 0400357937 kittydoesemail@gmail.com Criteria to be addressed: Must deomonstrate how your work will be communicated with the Queenstown community (it is up to you to communicate with other Artists or venues to arrange exhibition space or a time for your gig) Ideas that display or interact in non traditional ways are highly regarded.