FIRST-TIME MURALIST RESIDENCY
2021 applications are now closed
2021 Residents will be announced August 1st.
WHAT IS META?
2021 marks the 3rd annual semester of META.
The META Mural Residency is a unique experience for three professional artists, but first-time muralists in Charlotte, who want to learn the craft & techniques of mural making in a hands-on environment. During this 10-week residency, artists learn the ins & outs of developing murals with 5-weeks of classes diving into key topics lead by pro muralists. Moving into the field, our 3 artists will collectively design & lead a guided project working with community volunteers. The semester culminates in October with each artist painting their first individual mural on a prominent wall, adding more art, color & representation to the city of Charlotte.
META 2021 will create 4 or more new murals, while supporting local 20 artists & businesses.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
10-week residency for local artists looking to expand into mural arts with
a heavy focus on civic engagement & community based public artwork.
LEARN
EXPERIENCE
OPPORTUNITY
AUGUST
5 weeks of classes with professional artists in:
History of Street Art
Contracts & Business of Art Making
Maintaining True Colors as an Artist
Application & Design:
Materials
Brush Painting
Spray Painting
Perspective on Creating
SEPTEMBER
Collaboratively lead a community
mural, working with volunteers
in a ‘coloring-book’ style design.
Gain on-site experience in project management, guided proposal & budget drafting, and material problem-solving.
OCTOBER
Selected artists will receive a $1,500 stipend.
Have a large-scale keystone mural
living on a prominent wall in Charlotte.
Partnering businesses get a high-quality professional-grade mural at no cost.
SCHEDULE
August - September: Classes with the Pros // Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays generally from 11am - 2pm.
September: Community Mural Project // Schedule will be decided based on artist's availability.
October: Individual Mural Development // Murals must be completed by October 30. Flexible schedule.
*additional hours outside of class will need to be used for ideating, sketching, practicing & collaborating.
ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA
Three (3) artists will be selected by members of the 2021 META Team for the upcoming semester on the following criteria:
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BEING A 1ST TIME MURALIST: Qualified applicants have painted two or less small-scale murals.
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STRONG PORTFOLIO: Submit a portfolio of current work including, 3 images with a link(s) to a website and/or social page.
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We invite & encourage working artists of ALL disciplines and career stages to apply.
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ARTIST STATEMENT, RESUME, OR BIO: Select one of these to provide in the form below.
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SHORT ANSWER RESPONSES: Provide a thoughtful response to the 3 application questions.
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COMMUNITY REFERENCES: Provide 2 non-family references.
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INTERVIEW RESPONSES: After applications have been reviewed the BTM team may conduct short interviews with the top candidates.
2021 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
2020 META
TEAM
check out these badasses >
2021 team to be announced soon
Partner, Program Director:
SAM GUZZIE | @samguzzie
Partner, Director of Curation:
HANNAH FAIRWEATHER | @hannahmfairweather
COMMUNITY IMPACT
While META is a resource for artists to learn & expand their crafts, it also benefits the Charlotte community by making the Arts more accessible. From business partners who provide a canvas for an artist's voice to volunteers who have a chance to paint beside their neighbors, murals and the arts provide a platform to further a conversation, connect with others and build a stronger community together.
WANT TO APPLY?
Go for it!
Make 2021 your year.
Expand your craft and career. Keep Learning. Stay Creative.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Want to get on a wall & help paint it? Let us know and we'll reach out when we need extra hands or before our next community project. Let's play.
HAVE A WALL?
LET US KNOW!
We are looking for partnerships with local businesses to give homes to our muralists' creations. Murals are good for business.
LOOKING TO DONATE?
We can put a use to most things. Tools, spare materials, wood, paint. We are beyond grateful for any & all support from our community. We also can give you a tax write off. Just saying.
2021 SPONSORS
Who help make this possible.