About the Art Trike Residency Program
The Art Trike Residency Program invites artists who are passionate about social impact and community engagement to bring art and advocacy together through this unique mobile platform. The Art Trike, a mobile art center, provides free art lessons to underserved communities and doubles as a traveling gallery for our resident artists. Through this program, artists have the opportunity to make art accessible, spark important conversations, and empower individuals across our region.
Residency Overview
Each year, four artists (or artist collectives) will be selected for the Art Trike Residency. Each resident will lead a minimum of four public art events that are centered around one of the following campaign themes: Sustainability, Accessible Education (for children, the elderly, or otherwise marginalized communities), Community Advocacy, and Art & Culture. These campaigns should be designed to make a positive social impact and bring creative experiences to communities that may have limited access to the arts.
The residency is designed to support both artists and the communities they serve by encouraging creative exploration, cultural celebration, and civic engagement.
- Number of Artists: 4 per year (Open to artist collectives to count as one resident)
- Residency Length: 2 residents for March to June/ 2 residents for September to November
- Required Events: Each artist will host a minimum of 4 community art events during their residency.
- Application: Opens January. February artists are chosen and onboarded with an in-person meeting.
- Timeline: Art Trike Program starts March to June for the first cohort. Artists can work together to plan their calendar for their residency and take turns hosting events.
- Location: Artist must be located within Eagle Pass, TX and/or Maverick County Area
- Sustainability
Events under this theme must pertain to environmental awareness and /or sustainability, through art. Focusing on themes such as reducing waste, recycling, upcycling, eco-friendly materials, and environmental justice. - Accessible Education (Children/Elders)
Create art experiences tailored to children or the elderly, focusing on accessible methods and inclusive teaching. Projects might include intergenerational art lessons, creating easy-to-understand art techniques, or fostering artistic curiosity across age groups. - Community Advocacy
Support local issues and empower communities through the arts. These events could include workshops that address local topics such as social justice, voting rights, community wellness, or public spaces. - Art & Culture
Celebrate the diversity and richness of our community’s heritage through art. This theme encourages exploring cultural stories, folk art, traditional crafts, and creating inclusive spaces for cultural expression.
- Event Facilitation: Each artist will be responsible for organizing and leading a minimum of four community events centered around their chosen campaign theme. Events should be engaging, educational, and open to all skill levels.
- Recommendation: Bring coordinator/assistant
- Community Engagement: Artists are expected to interact with local participants, listen to community needs, and foster an inclusive and supportive environment at each event.
- Documenting Impact: Artists are encouraged to document their process, experiences, and any impact stories or feedback received from the community throughout their residency.
- Final Presentation: At the end of their residency, each artist will deliver a presentation to the Eagle Pass Digital Arts Society (EPDAS), sharing insights, outcomes, and reflections on their campaign and its social impact. This presentation will be open to the public, encouraging discussion and highlighting the value of art in community engagement.
- Platform for Visibility: The Art Trike functions as a mobile gallery, showcasing the artist’s work and building awareness around their campaign.
- Community Support: Artists will have the chance to directly impact the community while gaining valuable experience in public engagement.
- Professional Development: The program will help artists develop skills in community-based art, event organization, and advocacy through creative practices.
Interested artists are invited to apply by submitting the following:
- Artist Statement and Bio: Describe your background, artistic practice, and passion for social impact.
- Proposed Campaign Theme: Outline your chosen campaign theme and your initial ideas for the 4 events.
- Community Impact Vision: Share your vision for how your residency could positively impact the community.
Applications will be reviewed by the Art Trike team, and selected artists will be notified of their acceptance.
The Art Trike Residency is an opportunity for artists to enrich lives, create awareness, and leave a lasting impact through art. We look forward to partnering with talented individuals who share our mission to make art accessible and to inspire meaningful change.
Applications are closed right now. Please wait for us to announce our open call.