http://www.artspace.com/magazine/art_101/lists/show-me-the-money-10-paid-residencies-around-the-world-for-savvy-starving-artists-54002 "Priceless" is how many artists looking to hunker down on their work might value the time and space afforded by artist residency programs. Unfortunately, most residencies come with such high costs—from attendance fees to simple travel and material costs—that they price out many of the emerging artists who could benefit from them the most. But don't despair! There is also a rarified cluster of elite, reputable programs that not only waive tuition fees—they give artists a paycheck to attend. We've put together 10 of the best residencies that, in addition to providing studio space and public visibility, will (at least temporarily) rise above the cliché of the starving artist. 1. The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha Founded more than a quarter century ago by Lorne Falk, Tony Hepburn, Jun Kaneko, and Ree Schon
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