8/31/06 No PAR, Now What?
Much to my surprise I did not get receive the Ox-bow, 2006 Professional Artist Residency. I don't want to sound as if I was bragging but I did think my project was an inventive one.
Here's the letter I received...
Hi Donna,
I am sorry to inform you that we are unable to offer you a residency
this fall at Ox-Bow. Due to studio and time constraints, we feel that
would not be able to serve your needs for this residency. We
sincerely appreciate your interest in Ox-Bow, and enjoyed looking at
your slides, and learning more about your paper career. We hope to be
able to work with you at some point in the future.
I will return your application materials via post within the next two
weeks. Again, thank your for your interest in Ox-Bow. Please let me
know if you have any questions at all.
What exactly does that mean?
- There is no water in the studio?
- A proposal of 5 weeks is out of line?
- A papermaking proposal in October won't work?
I am still in the dark?
"I believe real art, whatever forms it takes, is our essence revealed and expressed. And, to me, this act of courageously offering your essence regardless of the reception is a powerful act of LOVE that benefits others." Ann E. O'Shaughnessy
