SCAD ALUMNI

ATELIER AWARD
RESIDENCY PROPOSAL
AND OVERVIEW
201516
SAVANNAH|ATLANTA|LACOSTE
With generous support from
PRESIDENT PAULA S. WALLACE
scad.edu/alumniatelier|atelier@scad.edu

PROGRAM GOALS
CONNECT. CREATE. COME HOME.
In how many compelling ways can you a SCAD alumnus and creative being help make lasting connections,
spark meaningful conversation, create inspiring new works and captivate the imagination of the SCAD family and
beyond?
The SCAD Alumni Atelier Award, a new artist residency opportunity, will professionally and creatively enrich the
lives and work of the talented recipients. Award recipients will push the boundaries of their work and process,
engage with emerging artists and scholars at SCAD, and further strengthen the connection with their alma mater.
Under the mentorship and guidance of SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace, award recipients who
represent some of the university's most talented and visionary alumni will be invited to Savannah, Atlanta
or Lacoste, where they will immerse themselves in student life, focusing on creating in the uniquely inspiring
environments only SCAD can provide.

APPLICANT AND PROPOSAL OVERVIEW

All applicants must submit a proposal to be considered for the award. Were interested in awarding SCAD alumni
with artistic and creative expertise to help them make connections, spark conversation and create opportunities
for interaction and collaboration that are communal, visible and evocative.
A successful proposal should address some or all of the following qualities:
Emphasizes both the creative process and finished product
Allows room for discovery and project development through relationship-building with the SCAD
community
Inspires curiosity and critical thinking
Captures moments in time that have the potential to live on after the end of the residency
Uses and highlights SCAD resources, facilities and student and alumni talent
This award is open to all SCAD alumni pursuing creative practice, such as:
VISUAL

NEW MEDIA

animation collage illustration painting photography

printmaking sculpture

film gaming interactive design user experience video

LITERARY

architecture interior design sustainability urban design

ENVIRONMENTAL

poetry screenwriting speculative fiction

PERFORMANCE

TACTILE
fashion fibers metals and jewelry wearable art

choreography installation production sound design

spoken word theater

COMMUNICATION
graphic design package design research sequential art

ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must have an undergraduate or graduate degree from SCAD and must be at least 21 years of age at
the time of application. Demonstrated excellence in a creative practice is paramount. Current SCAD faculty, staff
or board and/or council members are not eligible to apply. Alumni who are currently enrolled at SCAD are not
eligible for the award. The SCAD Alumni Atelier program is an on-site residency program, with live-in and work-in
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components, and the resident should be advised of the open-door policy in regard to pre-determined studio visits.
The resident must live on campus for the duration of the residency.

THE AWARD
SCAD Alumni Atelier Award recipients are awarded up to $25,000 for travel costs, meals, supplies and honoraria.
The award is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement.
TRAVEL
Travel costs cover a coach plane ticket to the SCAD campus the recipient was accepted to. Transportation to
and from the airport is provided. Residents who elect to drive themselves to the location will be reimbursed for
mileage, and a SCAD parking decal will be provided. Any additional parking costs incurred during the residency
are the responsibility of the award recipient.
MEAL PLAN
A SCAD meal plan is provided for the duration of the residency.
SUPPLIES
Up to $9,000 for materials and sourcing will be provided for the creation and completion of the approved
proposed work. Reimbursable supplies do not include memberships, dues or other professional affiliations.
HONORARIUM
The resident will be awarded a one-time honorarium of $10,000.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The university provides on-campus accommodations for the award recipient. Accommodations are for the
recipient only.
WORKSPACE
An on-campus workspace is provided. The recipient has access to equipment and a number of university facilities.
Additional services may be approved based on need and availability.

ARTIST ACCOUNTABILITY
All award recipients enter into a contractual agreement with SCAD.
All award recipients will submit a summation report (financial, narrative and evaluative)
that includes examples of work completed during the residency. The SCAD Alumni
Atelier Award coordinator will communicate other items for inclusion in the reports
and work with the resident to reconcile expenses. The summation report is due no later
than 30 days following the completion of the residency period. The honorarium will be
awarded after successful completion of the summation report.
All award recipients will be on-boarded as SCAD employees for the duration of
the program. Recipients are expected to adhere to SCAD policies and procedures,
including the SCAD faculty and staff code of conduct. An orientation session and brief
media training will be held at the start of the residency.
All recipients may be requested to attend particular events with substantial duties
including presentations, demonstrations, etc.

APPLICATION AND PROPOSAL

Interested alumni should contact atelier@scad.edu for an application and to submit a proposal.
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SCAD ALUMNI ATELIER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
APPLICATION
PROJECT PROPOSAL SUMMARY (500 words maximum)
Describe the proposed project in the most literal sense. Summarize required materials, workshops for students
and the intended impact of your project. Be sure to use clear, direct language.
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE (list or timeline, one page maximum)
Submit a general timeline detailing project development and execution. The timeline must fit within the duration
of the residency for which you are applying: fall, winter, spring or summer.
VIDEO
Through Vimeo or a similar online video forum, submit a video in which you explain and answer the questions
listed below, as well as show the work, process or materials that specifically relate to your planned project. The
video should be no longer than four minutes.
Explain your proposed process, including anticipated areas for discovery and
project development based on relationship building with SCAD and/or SCAD-based
experiences during the residency.
Explain how this project uses resources within the SCAD community (land, buildings,
people, supplies, facilities, etc.).
Explain how you anticipate this program can contribute to your continued work and
success as a SCAD alumnus.

FAQS
Are collaborative teams accepted?
Yes, if all members of the collaboration are SCAD graduates. Collaborative groups
should submit work reflective of the collaboration, not individual work.
What mediums are acceptable?
All disciplines currently or previously offered at SCAD are accepted, including
derivatives therein.
What if I cannot commit for the duration of the program?
We ask that all applicants be transparent with the time that they can commit and
if possible, we will remain flexible with the understanding that the entire duration is
expected.
Are spouses/partners/family/pets allowed to live with the alumnus during the
residency?
We are unable to accommodate spouses, partners and family members. Service
animals are permitted with proper documentation. Specifications in terms of housing
vary from location to location.
What transportation is provided?
Other than travel to and from the residency at the arrival and departure, travel is not
provided for the Savannah and Atlanta programs. A shared vehicle is available for use
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for the Lacoste program.

Is smoking allowed in my living or workspace?
SCAD is a non-smoking facility.
If I am selected for the residency and I am unable to attend, may I defer?
SCAD prefers selected artists to attend the residency in its entirety. If an artist cannot
attend, after he or she has been selected and scheduled, the artist has one calendar
year to reschedule from the original dates if available, or he or she may choose to
decline and reapply.

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