Encore! Mt. Morris Artist in Residence Application
All application materials are due by April 8th  to residency@encoremtmorris.com . Please put your name and “Encore A-i-R” in the subject line of the email. Save text files in RTF or PDF format. You may enlarge the boxes below by a few lines to complete answers to broader questions in the application. The materials you send should include a: 
1.	completed application form (see below) Title of file: LastnameFirstname_App.pdf
2.	resume’—a simple and up-to-date resume (no more than 2 pages) Title of file: LastnameFirstname_resume.pdf
3.	cover letter addressing the following questions:
a.	What appeals to you most about this opportunity?
b.	Which experiences listed on your resume’ and application below have contributed most to your development as an artist? How?
c.	What strengths do you have which will most likely contribute to your success as an artist-in-residence?
d.	Are you available for the full 10-week experience? Only five consecutive weeks? (Which 5?) 
e.	Do you plan to live in Mt. Morris during the experience? (free)

Applicant Information			
Last name	First	Today’s Date	
Street Address	Apt/Unit		
City/State	Zip		
Phone/cell	Email		
How did you hear about our program?

Experience/Education and Skills		
Are you currently a full-time student?   Y   N	If so, where?	
Level:  Freshman  Sophomore  Junior  Senior Graduate Student	Area of study/major? 	
Favorite medium/media as an artist: 		
If you are not a student, describe your experience as a practicing artist.

Computer skills/software used. Do you have experience with web design, graphic design, photo editing, marketing materials development? Advanced Internet searching?

Describe your volunteer experiences (especially ones that have contributed to your learning, relevant to this position)

References (at least 1 should be a professional colleague or professor)		
Name and relationship to applicant:	Contact info: (phone, email)
	
Name and relationship to applicant: 	Contact info: (phone, email)
	
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  If this application leads to an A-I-R opportunity, I understand that false or misleading information on my application may result in my release. 

	Signature__________________________________________________	Date__________________________