EMERGING ARTS WRITER RESIDENCY

Application Submissions Closed
Duration: 14 months residency

The Kingston Gallery is pleased to announce the second year of our Emerging Arts Writer Residency. The Emerging Writer position is open to writers who have completed a BFA, MFA or BA in Art, Art History, Criticism, Curatorial Studies, Journalism or other related disciplines. 

This opportunity intended to act as a stepping stone for an emerging arts writer early in their career and offers the opportunity to join a community of practicing artists, to write and publish critical essays on art exhibits, as well as other writing on the arts of your choosing. The residency provides a platform for publishing and contributing to the cultural dialog in Boston. 

The essays will discuss the Kingston Gallery exhibits, reflect discussions with Kingston gallery artists about their artwork, and contextualize their work and exhibitions in the larger contemporary art discourse, art history, and current world issues as they relate to the artists' endeavors.

The residency will start August 15, 2021 beginning with two months to get to know the gallery members, and learn about the Boston arts community at large. During this period and beyond, engaging with the gallery community, monthly meetings and studio visits with gallery artists are strongly encouraged. 

The Emerging Arts Writer will be required to write two essays each month for the Gallery's blog working closely with the gallery artists, gallery mentors, and the Kingston Gallery Marketing Director. 

The Emerging Arts Writer:

  • is considered a full member of the gallery community during the 14 months residency, and as such will participate in monthly meetings and gallery sit one day each month, 12-5pm

  • is expected to write at least two essays each month for the Kingston blog

  • is encouraged to have studio visits with Kingston Gallery artists

  • will work closely with the Gallery Director, the writing mentor, and the Media Relations Director

  • is a resident of the greater Boston metropolitan area

Applications must include: 

  • Resumé or CV with contact information

  • Statement of interest in the form of a cover letter

  • Two writing samples of exhibition reviews (does not have to have been published)

  • A recommendation letter from a former faculty member or former employer who can speak to the applicant's ability in critical analysis of contemporary art