Call for Artists
Renewing the Renaissance® is searching for creative individuals with challenges... show us what you can do!
Under our direction, artists will be creating artwork working with an art manager or commissioned by our clients. Qualifying applicants will be expected to complete two pieces of art working out of their personal studio during an initial evaluation period.
Eligibility
We are looking for artists (oil or acrylic painters and sculptors only) with high functioning autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or significant executive functioning or medical challenges. Applicants must fit the following criteria for consideration:
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High school graduate
Minimum three years professional experience in art-related practices
Age 21 or over
U.S. Citizen or resident, living in the U.S.
Comfortable working with computers, programs such as Excel and Word, and using digital cameras for documentation purposes
Must have computer and internet access in or near your studio
Have a strong commitment to being an artist
Have a passion for creating exceptional work involving the human and/or animal figure
Retainer
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Fair payment for each work of art created
Supplies and art-related costs reimbursed
Mentorship and art education from our art managers
Working Conditions
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Eco-friendly business environment where you will focus on your passion, NOT on marketing/selling your work, customer and business problems, etc.
Artists will work closely with an art manager including frequent online contact
Artist must be comfortable working with reasonable deadlines and commissioned work
Continue to work out of your current studio
Work involves occasional interaction conference calls
Ongoing education provided in various online forms
Application Process
You must submit ALL items at the same time to be considered. Read more
- One-page art resume with contact information, etc. Please place in body of email.
- Link to a website or YouTube video showing at least 10 examples (in color) of painting or sculptures involving human and/or animal form
- Discussion of your challenges (autism, medical, etc.)
- Artist statement (be sure to include your preferred subject matter and style of painting/sculpture)
Applications that do not fulfill all requirements will be rejected. Submit all materials together in one email and send to ashleigh@renewingtherenaissance.com. Please include artist call/your name in the subject line.
Rolling deadline for receiving applications. Please do not re-apply if you responded to an earlier call.
Absolutely NO PHONE CALLS!
Acceptance
You will be contacted either by phone or email if you have been selected as a candidate. Government-issued ID (either US Passport or birth certificate and driver’s license) may be required before a final retainer offer can be made.
Artist testimonials
"...an amazing opportunity for me. I feel like I won the lottery."
"Renewing the Renaissance® has opened a door I've been trying to find for years now."
"...the coolest boss ever."
