Developing a comfortable facility in the spectacular setting of the Amargosa Desert in which artists from around the world can make new work has been an integral part of the Museum’s long-range vision.

The Artist Residency at Goldwell will provide artists with the time, space, and facilities for research, experimentation and production of work in the visual, literary and performing arts.

Residents will be at liberty to structure their own time and activity, choosing to maintain their privacy or to engage with other residents and the public. Each resident will be offered a personal workspace for the duration of their stay as well as lodging, travel support, and a stipend. Many of the residents’ work will be shared with the public through exhibitions, workshops, lectures and performances, and through regularly scheduled “open houses” for visitors to the Center.

The Artist Residency at Goldwell program will be launched in 2008 on an invitational basis. Applications for the 2009 competitive residencies will be announced in mid-2008.

The project has two phases. Phase I includes the renovation of the "Red Barn" structure into a large studio/performance space at a cost of approximately $100,000. Phase II includes new construction of artist live/work units and additional "commons" workshops and public areas at a cost of approximately $1.4 million.

Goldwell Open Air Museum was awarded a $21,065 Challenge Grant from the Nevada Arts Council last May to help with the design and construction of its artist residency facilities. The Museum needs to raise, at minimum, approximately $63,000 in matching funds in order to receive the Arts Council grant. The matching funds need to be raised no later than June 30, 2009.

If you would like to receive a fundraising prospectus for the project containing gift and naming opportunities, please provide your mailing address to the Museum by email or call 702-870-9946. Gifts to the Museum are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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