Goetemann Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony

Originally called the Rocky Neck Art Colony Artist in Residency, the program was renamed the Goetemann Residency Program in 2010 in honor of its founder, Gordon Goetemann. The Rocky Neck Art Colony accepts applications from visual artists in the late winter and early spring of each year. The artists selected will evidence high-level accomplishment, originality and seriousness of purpose. One applicant will be selected for each of three four-week residency terms. The program includes prime studio/gallery/living space (including utilities), press coverage, art sales opportunities, and access to a rich cultural community.

The Artist in Residence program was established in 2005 by Gordon Goetemann. It reflects principles stated in the RNAC by-laws to

1. Acknowledge the importance of the traditions upon which the Rocky Neck Art Colony was founded and work to keep them vital in the context of contemporary culture.
2. Provide opportunities for educational and professional development in the arts, which might include lectures, workshops, exhibitions, scholarships and residencies.

The artists in residence live and work at the Kismet Wharf, 51A Rocky Neck Ave.
For more information, contact the director of the program, Ruth Mordecai.

2011 Goetemann Artists in Residency

This is the 7th year of the Goetemann Residency Program. The quality of the applications submitted has risen enormously and there has been an increase in our geographical range. Applicants have come not only from the Boston area, state of MA and New England, but now there are many more national and international candidates. Choosing only 3 from this list caused us to examine more carefully candidates who best serve the colony's interest in diversity of stylistic orientation, career level, and understanding of the mission and objectives of our community of Rocky Neck.

• First resident: June 1 to June 30 Kathy Soles
• Second Resident: July 6 to August 6 Kathy Minhsin Liao
• Third Resident: September 8 to October 7 Conrad Eric Armstrong
• Distinguished Artist/ Teacher in Residence: Steven Aimone (see AimoneArtServices.org) the author of the book, Expressive Drawing August 13-18
  

Presentation Schedule

Introductory Slide Presentation begins at 7:00 pm at the Rocky Neck Art Colony Gallery at 53 Rocky Neck Avenue.
Studio Conversation with the artist begins at 7:00 pm at the Residency Studio at 51A Rocky Neck Avenue.

Monday, June 6: Kathy Soles, Introductory slide presentation

Tuesday, June 28: Kathy Soles Studio conversation with the artist

Monday, July 11: Kathy Minhsin Liao, Introductory slide presentation
Wednesday, August 3: Kathy Minhsin Liao, Studio onversation with the artist

Thursday, September 8: Eric Armstrong, Introductory slide presentation

Wednesday, October 5, Eric Armstrong, Studio conversation with the artist

Distinguished Artist/ Teacher in Residence

Each year we invite and pay an honorarium and provide living and working space to a nationally recognized artist/teacher.

Steven Aimone (see AimoneArtServices.org) the author of the book, "Expressive Drawing" is a nationally known artist and workshop leader.

Introductory Lecture at the Cape Ann Museum on August 13 at 3:00 pm is the kick off event for the artist's workshop on Rocky Neck.

Aimone Workshop will be August 13-18 The schedule has not yet been arranged but will appear on the RockyNeckArtColony.org website

See past program residents:

• 2010 Residency Program
• 2009 Residency Program
• 2008 Residency Program
• 2007 Residency Program
• 2006 Residency Program
• 2005 Residency Program
  

Funding for the Rocky Neck Art Colony Residency Program is in part from the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts made possible by The Massachusetts Cultural Council John and Abigail Adams Arts Program.