Maker-in-Residence Application

Herrick District Library is is looking for West Michigan creatives for our new Maker-in-Residence program. We want to helps artists, makers, and writers of all kinds share their expertise with the HDL community. Whether you’re a recording artist, a sculptor, a poet, or a DIY extraordinaire – the Maker-in-Residence program wants to help you reach new audiences and teach others about the thing you love.

The HDL Maker-in Residence program is an eight-week residency that includes drop-in studio time in Groundworks, at least one hands-on workshop, and a stipend of $1,000 to help you keep making that thing you love!

Herrick District Library and Groundworks accept Maker-in-Residence applications on a rolling basis. Applicants are generally interviewed according to the following schedule:

January for Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug) Residencies
April for Fall (Sept, Oct, Nov) Residencies
July for Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) Residencies
October for Spring (Mar, Apr, May) Residencies

Please visit Call for Makers to review the Maker-In-Residence programs guidelines and expectations. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at groundworks@herrickdl.org.

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Full Name*

First Last

Email address*

Phone number*

Physical Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State

ZIP Code

Which session(s) would you like to participate?*

Summer (June, July, August)

Fall (September, October, November)

Winter (December, January, February)

Spring (March, April, May)

What is your practice or craft?*

What unique qualities will you bring to the residency? Why will patrons be interested in you, your artistic process and your work?*

500 word max

Why do you want to do this residency? What do you hope to accomplish during your residency?*

500 word max

Bio / Background*

If you are selected for a residency, this information will be included in official promotions (250 word max)

PROJECT PROPOSAL: You have a minimum of 15 hours of studio time to show the community your practice or craft. What project do you plan to work on during drop-in hours, then exhibit at the end of your residency?*

Please note this is not the only option for your project and your answers here will not cement your final project - we just want to learn more about your creative ideas!

What supplies do you anticipate needing from the library?*

What (if any) tools do you use in your practice or craft?*

Please describe your experience teaching your craft.*

Do you share your craft on social media? If so, what platforms and what is your handle?*

Do you have any other commitments or conflicts that might affect your availability for drop-in sessions, your workshop and working on your project?*

If yes, please list dates and times below. If no, type "n/a" below.

Attach at least five (5) examples of work or portfolio (max 10)

You may also share a link to your portfolio in the "Anything else..." response section below. If your file attachments exceed 20MB total, please use the link option.

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, docx, ppt, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 10.

Attach your resume or CV*

Accepted file types: docx, pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us?

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