FILM

FAM FEST will become the location for the Cine Sol Festivalfeaturing filmmaking workshops and industry panels. Festival attendees can expect to view films and documentaries from around the world with a unique perspective from award-winning filmmakers.

FEATURED ARTISTS

FAM FEST will showcase state and national painters, sculptors jewelry makers and multimedia artist booths with art for sale.

LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy music from an eclectic array of local and Texas bands including local Island favorites located in the Entertainment District.

FOOD & DRINK

South Padre Island restaurants and food trucks will provide food and beverages for the event.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE2018 FAM FEST REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Applications for the 2018 FAM FEST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE will be accepted

May 31, 2018 through midnight CST, July 31, 2018.

The Artist in Residence Program is available to all visual andmixed media artists in any medium. Applicants may be emerging or established artists on a regional, national or international level. FAM FEST organizers will provide an honorarium up to $1,000.00 USD.** In exchange, the artist will create a site-specific sculpture or project or exhibition, with at least one mutually agreed upon work of art left to the Festival’s permanant collection. There is also some form of public engagement required such as a lecture, workshop, demonstration or participation in FAM FEST festivities and special events.

The artist selected is encouraged to use this residency to further investigate, experiment, and explore avenues in their work. This program enhances the visitor experience through interaction with art and artists. FAM FEST organizers will provide comfortable housing from November 9 -19, 2018. The selected artist will be given access to the Festival’s sponsored art studio and some limited support by FAM FEST staff, if required. Material support, transportation and meals is not available.

**This honorarium is to help offset travel expenses for the artist visiting from afar. The recipient of the FAM FEST Artist in Residence can expect to receive a minimum of $1000 honorarium. Regional artists include those currently living in the Rio Grande Valley.

Duration: 1 week. Awarded artists will work the week leading toFAM FEST weekend (November 9 - 19, 2018)

Cost: There are no residency or application fees, but the artist isresponsible for all travel and other living expenses while in residence.

Number of residencies awarded: FAM FEST will award (1) artist.

FAM FESTSOUTH PADRE ISLAND

FILM ART MUSIC

ARTIST INFORMATION

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Artist Name (Exactly as you would like it to appear in print and on all signage)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Address

_______________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________Daytime Phone Number Cell Phone Number

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________Email Address Website

Postmarked deadline is midnight CST July 31, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the results by mid-Au-gust, 2018. If you need any additional information or if you have questions please contact Marisa Amaya by email at marisa@sopadre.com.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE• Resume or Biography (2,000 word limit)• 10 image files OR up to 10 video or audio files not exceeding a combined length of 5 minutes.• Limit image resolutions to 1280 pixels on longest side at 72dpi. For video, please use .mp4 or

.mov formats. For audio, please submit mp3 or wav formats.• A corresponding item list of titles, medium, size, date and up to a 50 word description of each

item.• Suggested project proposal (500 word or less)• Artist Statement (500 word or less)• Other Information (500 word limit) Please tell us about possible space and project needs. What

kind of space will you need to do your work? Describe what art activities you imagine yourself performing while on South Padre Island. Tell us what you need in order to reproduce your art.

• The name and affiliation of three references as well as their contact information.

ENTRY PROCEDUREPlease follow these steps for sending us your files.

• Name each photo, video or sound file by its title (e.g.: Empire_of_Trees.mp4).• Place file(s) along with contact information, resume, statement, item list, proposal and other

information files into one folder. (Please combine all into a single Word or pdf document.)• Name that folder by your first and last name• Compress that folder into a .zip archive

If submitting electronically, an email notification will be sent stating that we have received your applicationwithin one week. If mailing a hard copy application (cd or dvd) submit all materials by certified mail,Federal Express, or UPS Next Day Air, all of which will provide a return receipt. Mailed applications mustbe dated by JULY 31, 2018. No original works will be accepted. We are not responsible for safety ofyour digital files during shipping and will not be able to return your submission materials.

If your application is over 2G, please mail your application to:Marisa Amaya, Events Development & Packaging Manager

7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597