High up in the mountains above Reno the tiny Comstock mining town of Silver City is developing an Artist in Residence program. A geodesic series of connected wooden domes built by the acclaimed Nevadan artist Jim McCormick in the 1970’s, has been re purposed for an artist’s residence and studio space.
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“Silver City, Nevada is a small community on the Comstock that was recently declared an “Arts and Culture Resources Production Center” due to the high output of visual art, music, publications, and historic preservation resources by residents over the last 50 years. The recently developed Resident Artist Program provides an opportunity for those creating in the performing, visual, media, design, or literary arts to reside in Silver City in housing provided for visiting artists for periods of up to 4 months, in exchange for offering free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, etc. in the community. The program is privately funded and organized by Theo McCormick and Quest Lakes.”
What is the Resident Artist Program in Silver City? A unique resident artist program has developed in Silver City, a vibrant small community on the Comstock which is located within one of the nation's largest federally designated historic landmarks. Recently designated an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center," the town is already home to a surprising number of Nevada's highly productive artists, musicians, photographers, writers, actors, artisans, academics and other innovative thinkers and unique souls. Those creating in the performing, visual, media, design, or literary arts are being invited to reside in town for periods of up to 4 months, in exchange for offering public performances, exhibitions, workshops, art work, etc. in the community.
Contact: The "Resident Artist Program in Silver City" is privately funded and directed by Theo McCormick and Quest Lakes. Artists have been scheduled through Summer 2017, and additional applications are being accepted for later dates. Please contact Quest Lakes at P.O. Box 123, Silver City, Nevada 89428 or quest@theodata.com for additional information.
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