P.A.I.R. - Public Artist in Residence Program
The role of Public Artist in Residence on Artists’ Row is one of Community Engagement and Arts-Centered Programming. The City is eager to see how having an artist imbedded in this unique downtown public way can contribute to and enhance the cultural vitality of Artists’ Row and the greater Salem community. Tell us how you envision your work engaging with this community and unfolding in this space.
The PAiR is expected to provide a minimum of one complimentary public engagement activity per month throughout the agreement season. This could be in the form of workshops, interactive demonstrations, artist talks, input sessions, performances, and/or other forms of community-driven/focused publicly accessible activities.
The PAiR’s time on Artists’ Row will culminate in one large scale public art display. This could be long-term or temporary and the shape, scope, and content of the project should be artist-designed and community-responsive.
The PAiR is responsible for staffing, supplies, marketing, and outreach for public programming. Though the City should be seen as a resource in these areas and will assist how and where they are able.
Collaborations (with other Artists’ Row Tenants, artists, local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions) to present public programs and contribute to community engagement and stimulate foot traffic on Artists’ Row are strongly encouraged. The City will support the PAiR in reaching out to potential partners.
Artist in Residence Cohort
