Things to apply for... think about... etc.

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation - Grant

"The Foundation provides financial assistance to artists who work in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpting or printmaking, are in the early or developmental stage of their career, and demonstrate a commitment to making art a lifetime career."

This is a Canadian foundation that awards $15,000 to $18,000 (Canadian dollars) to an artist fitting the above description. One cool part about this award is that it can be used towards other programs (i.e.; paying for your MFA at RISD, or that studio space in Berkeley (see below), etc.).

KALA Art Institute - Residency in the Bay Area

I am interested in this place because they offer a lot of access to printmaking equipment (they do other things too, just no straight-up painting). They offer a number of "residencies" that are actually just low cost studio space. However there is also a fellowship which allows you 6 months of free access to their equipment, to complete a print project culminating in a show at their gallery. Also with the fellowship comes an undisclosed cash stipend.

The RISD MFA program 

RISD requires transcript submission, portfolio submission of 10 to 20 examples of your work (this varies depending on the specific program), statement of purpose (500-750 words), letters of recommendation (three of these).

AS220 Galleries - exhibition

A bunch of people in this class may have done this already, but I have never tried to show work at AS220. I am also trying to find juried shows to submit to, so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

I'm going to keep looking into some exhibition-type things too. I'll let you guys know what I find. I've found a couple cool residencies, but they require you to be more established as an artist I think. One in Vancouver, called Malaspina and one through the Golden Foundation (like Golden paint).