WELCOME ARTISTS
Our Artist-In-Residence program offers a unique opportunity for visiting artists to develop their practice and create artwork in a supportive environment. We offer solo & team residencies/workshops online or in New Orleans. We are designed to foster creativity and sustainability within an artist community, giving artists, curators, and writers the time and space to bring their projects to life.
Community adults & children, along with CMMP Interns participate in Madera's monthly Crafting and Mending Costumes sessions at 24 Carrot Gardens.
Reuben Craddock, began his solo residence in 2017, with Madera introducing him to crafting at his home. As of today, he's in training for lead team member. As Madera's apprentice he works closely with her on all outreach programming and is trusted as a lead fabricator with Madera Rogers-Henry.
SOLO RESIDENCE
Abby Gaudette, her residency began during Mardi Gras season of 2023. While volunteering to assist Madera craft sustainable throws for the boat parade, Abby's area of expertise is to assist in creating earth-friendly products for parading. Her role in her year programming, assists Madera Rogers-Henry in crafting unusual gifts for our shop and parade give-aways.
Meet newest resident Nicole Lehman eyes. She graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Art in 2003. After college, she spent the next 19 years in New York City working in the film and television industry as an editor and producer for various networks including MTV, Bravo, and A&E. After editing work became remote, she and her family relocated back to Florida in 2021. During her first year back, she was able to immerse herself in the local art scene where moving boxes became her medium, producing giant cigarettes and recycled footwear. She is a multi talented artist who enjoys working in various mediums, often using thought provoking, unusual, and pop culture themes.
Our scholarship program for the Artist-in-Residency workshop offers individuals the opportunity to participate in the workshop at a reduced cost or potentially free of charge, depending on financial need. Anyone who currently lives in New Orleans that's ages between 14 years old to older can apply to a scholarship.
Read details below.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Here is an overview of how the scholarship process works:
1. Starting Fee: The standard starting fee for the Artist-in-Residency workshop is $10.00. This nominal fee is designed to ensure that participants have a financial commitment to attend the worksho
2. Processing Fees: In addition to the starting fee, participants may be required to pay processing fees. These fees cover administrative costs associated with managing the scholarship applications and awarding financial assistance.
3. Determining the Amount You CanPay: To determine the amount you can pay for the workshop, we utilize a scholarship application process. Participants interested in applying for financial assistance will be asked to provide information about their financial situation, including income, expenses, and any extenuating circumstances that may impact their ability to pay the full workshop fee.
4. Scholarship Evaluation: Our scholarship committee will review all applications received and assess each applicant's financial need based on the information provided. The committee will consider factors such as household income, number of dependents, and any special circumstances that may warrant additional financial support.
5. Scholarship Award: After evaluating the scholarship applications, the committee will determine the amount of financial assistance to award to each recipient. Some applicants may receive a partial scholarship, covering a portion of the workshop fee, while others may be awarded a full scholarship, waiving the workshop fee entirely.
6. Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified of the committee's decision and the amount of financial assistance they have been awarded. Recipients will receive instructions on how to complete their registration for the workshop, taking into account the scholarship amount granted.
7.Confidentiality: All scholarship applications and financial information provided by applicants will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We understand the sensitivity of financial matters and respect the privacy of all scholarship applicants.
By offering scholarships for our Artist-in-Residency workshop, we aim to make arts education and creative development accessible to individuals from diverse economic backgrounds. Our goal is to foster inclusivity and support emerging artists in their pursuit of artistic growth and expression.
