<span style="font-size : large;">Call for Entries: Artist Residency</span>
a Wonder Women project at _gaia

<em >“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.”</em>
— Kofi Annan

Women’s equality is a prerequisite for human development. We have the opportunity to redefine the future of global economies by focusing on education, literacy and the empowerment of women. With this in mind, Wonder Women invites artists to reflect on the power of women’s agency in communities and economies. We challenge these artists to explore possibilities with women at the center of learning, health, technology and governance.

The Learning Agency aims to harvest creativity and inspire social change. This residency will address issues related to art, identity, education, economy, war, displacement, gender and policy. We are especially interested in digital media and technological explorations of this topic. Every Sunday, beginning January 22nd through February 26th, accepted applicants will meet as a group at _gaia studio to discuss current social issues and topics brought forth by participants. There will be a potluck lunch each Sunday with group discussion and critique of works in progress. All accepted applicants must commit to all Sunday meetings (see schedule below).  The program ends with a group show.

<strong>History: </strong>
Wonder Women is a residency program in its 7th year presented by _gaia at their studio in Jersey City, NJ. The Wonder Women mission is to engage underrepresented artists who are eager to participate in a collective dialogue about agency, gender, art and social change.

_gaia, an environment for creative process is dedicated to fostering women’s activism, art practice and study. This year the Wonder Women project is being organized and curated by Doris Caçoilo and Sonali Sridhar.
Submission Guidelines

Wonder Women is currently accepting proposals and portfolios from individuals working in all media and disciplines from the NJ/NY area.  Artists are required to attend weekly meetings to take place at _gaia studio in Jersey City NJ.

<strong>Portfolio:</strong>  
All media are acceptable.  Artists should submit 5 to 10 images/samples of current works either by email submission or by slide sheet/CD/DVD. [Please submit images at 72dpi, and approximately 700 pixels wide.]

<strong>Proposals:</strong>  
2-3 paragraphs describing a project you wish to complete during the residency.  Please include any visual documentation of proposal ideas.  Proposals should specify why and/or how this project or your work considers the themes of the residency.  Technology-based work is strongly encouraged for application.

<strong>Additional Materials: </strong>
A resume/CV and short biography are required.  An artist statement is recommended. Please include your name and contact information on each page.

<strong>Deadline:</strong>
Friday, December 16th, 2011

<strong>Residency Meeting Times: </strong>
Meetings will take place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 6pm from January 22nd, 2012 through February 26th, 2012. All meeting are mandatory for participation.

<strong>Calendar: </strong>
December 16th, 2011 by 5pm EST …..………………...……………………  Submission Deadline
December 23rd, 2011 …..………………...……………………………….Notification of Acceptance
January 22nd, 2012 1-6 pm ……………………………..……..…………………….......First Meeting
January 29th, 2012  1-6 pm ...……………….……..…….....…..…………………...Second Meeting
February 5th, 2012 1-6 pm ……………….……………………..………………………Third Meeting
February 12th, 2012 1-6 pm ...…………………………..…..…….……………….......Fourth Meeting
February  19th, 2012 1-6 pm ...…………………………..…..…….………………..…..Fifth Meeting
February 26th, 2012 1-6 pm ...…………………..……….....………………...…….......Final Critique
March 2012 …………………………………………..….………………............…...Exhibition Opens

Please contact us with any questions or for more information. wonderwomen@gaiastudio.org