Call for Artists

Renewing the Renaissance® is searching for creative individuals with challenges... show us what you can do!

Under our direction, artists will be creating artwork working with an art manager or commissioned by our clients. Qualifying applicants will be expected to complete two pieces of art working out of their personal studio during an initial evaluation period.

Eligibility

We are looking for artists (oil or acrylic painters and sculptors only) with high functioning autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or significant executive functioning or medical challenges. Applicants must fit the following criteria for consideration:
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  • High school graduate
  • Minimum three years professional experience in art-related practices
  • Age 21 or over
  • U.S. Citizen or resident, living in the U.S.
  • Comfortable working with computers, programs such as Excel and Word, and using digital cameras for documentation purposes
  • Must have computer and internet access in or near your studio
  • Have a strong commitment to being an artist
  • Have a passion for creating exceptional work involving the human and/or animal figure

    • Retainer

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  • Fair payment for each work of art created
  • Supplies and art-related costs reimbursed
  • Mentorship and art education from our art managers

    • Working Conditions

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  • Eco-friendly business environment where you will focus on your passion, NOT on marketing/selling your work, customer and business problems, etc.
  • Artists will work closely with an art manager including frequent online contact
  • Artist must be comfortable working with reasonable deadlines and commissioned work
  • Continue to work out of your current studio
  • Work involves occasional interaction conference calls
  • Ongoing education provided in various online forms

    • Application Process

    You must submit ALL items at the same time to be considered. Read more

    1. One-page art resume with contact information, etc. Please place in body of email.
    2. Link to a website or YouTube video showing at least 10 examples (in color) of painting or sculptures involving human and/or animal form
    3. Discussion of your challenges (autism, medical, etc.)
    4. Artist statement (be sure to include your preferred subject matter and style of painting/sculpture)

    Applications that do not fulfill all requirements will be rejected. Submit all materials together in one email and send to ashleigh@renewingtherenaissance.com. Please include artist call/your name in the subject line.

    Rolling deadline for receiving applications. Please do not re-apply if you responded to an earlier call.

    Absolutely NO PHONE CALLS!

    Acceptance

    You will be contacted either by phone or email if you have been selected as a candidate. Government-issued ID (either US Passport or birth certificate and driver’s license) may be required before a final retainer offer can be made.

    Artist testimonials

    "...an amazing opportunity for me. I feel like I won the lottery."

    "Renewing the Renaissance® has opened a door I've been trying to find for years now."

    "...the coolest boss ever."