Solstice Artist in Residence

The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration has received a grant award from the Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation. This award gives programmatic and operational support to assist in the creation of performing arts pieces for the Solstice Parade and Festival. The deadline for submitting Artist in Residence proposal is April 17,

 

At our IdeaShop on March 22, 3-6 PM, at Wylde Works at 609 State Street, applicants can learn about new Solstice artist-in-residence positions, job opportunities including tech, administrative, costumer, artist apprenticeships and assistant positions, plus how to submit  proposals for 2025 artist-in-residence honorariums, the process, and connect with like-minded folks!

 

This is an opportunity to meet past-present-future Solstice artists-in-residence and forge new opportunities to collaborate. 

 

Bring your fabulousless to the Parade and be part of the largest arts oriented event in our County!  This year’s theme: WILD WORLD is certain to inspire your wild imagination!`  You can submit your proposal at any time before April 17.​​​​

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 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

These positions are honorariums.  Applications begin with a proposal, and a review by Program Committee, followed by an interview.   To apply, begin by filling out the form below for 2024, whether for Towbes Fund Performance Art, Artist in Residence, or Apprenticeship.  

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE   Apply Using this FORM

Work with Artistic Director of Summer Solstice at the Workshop to create a float or ensemble for the parade. Must be able to conceptualize a float, have experience in creation of 3-dimensional artwork and work with people. Dates: May 1 through early July includes cleanup following parade for one week. 

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