Liquitex Research Residency
Erik Parra has been selected to participate in the inaugural Liquitex Research Residency Program at Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco, CA.
Still Life for Jolene III
Acrylic, Spray Paint and Marker on Panel
24in x 30in
2016
I am over the moon to announce that I have been selected to participate in the inaugural Liquitex Research Residency Program! Please check back for more updates.
From the press release:
Liquitex has partnered with Minnesota Street Project to provide four Bay Area artists fully funded residencies at 1240 Minnesota Street. Developed to support the creation, presentation and dissemination of contemporary painting practices, the residency aims to support emerging artists by providing work space, materials, resources, and engagement within the studio program at Minnesota Street Project.
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Selected from a shortlist of emerging artists, Minnesota Street Project is honored to welcome:
Micah Wood
Erik Parra
Koak
Woody De Othello
Please note: The Liquitex Research Residency Program is annually awarded to a group of artists selected by a committee including figures from both the Project + Liquitex. The Residency does not currently accept unsolicited applications.
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Installation Update
@home installation completed during residency at Project Grant in Buffalo, NY.
@home10 project completed during residency at Project Grant in Buffalo, NY.
Greetings! I have updated the installation section of the site to include @Home, the cool project that I made this past summer while in residence at Project Grant in Buffalo, NY. Through this residency I was able to work with an amazing community to create a really ambitious project.
From the Project Grant website:
"ERIK PARRA arrived on Monday, July 6, from San Francisco, to be an artist in resident for two weeks. Over the course of this time, we hosted Free Drawing and Painting Workshops at the Old First Ward Community Center. The works created became a part of an interactive public sculpture that the community members assisted on with the fabrication and design of. The grand opening of the piece happened for the City of Night Festival, Saturday, July 18, from 6pm-12am …. "
@Home
Interior Re-cycled shipping pallets, TyVek, Acrylic Paint, Various Student Artworks
2015
@Home
Interior Re-cycled shipping pallets, TyVek, Acrylic Paint, Various Student Artworks
2015
@Home
Exterior Re-cycled shipping pallets, TyVek, Acrylic Paint, Various Student Artworks
2015
For more information please click here.
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Project Grant
Project Grant, a socially engaged artist residency operated out of the home of artist, Tina Dillman, in Buffalo, New York has invited Erik Parra to be in residence during the Summer Program 2015.
Tina Dillman runs an artist residency called Project Grant out of her home in Buffalo, New York. photo: The Public
Project Grant
A socially engaged artist residency operated out of the home of artist, Tina Dillman
Buffalo, New York
Summer Program - 2015
I will be heading to Buffalo, NY on Monday, July 6, to be an artist in resident for two weeks. Over the course of this time, we will be hosting Free Drawing and Painting Workshops at the Old First Ward Community Center. The works created will become part of an interactive public sculpture that the community members will assist with in the fabrication and design of. The grand opening of the piece will be on display for the City of Night Festival, Saturday, July 18, 6pm-12am. This project is funded by the Emerging Leaders in the Arts Buffalo, and materials are provided by Hyatt’s and The Golden Foundation.
Project Grant, a socially engaged artist residency operated out of the home of artist, Tina Dillman, in Buffalo, New York.
Project Grant will also be doing a special one night only workshop as part of the First Friday Art Walk in Buffalo on Allen Street, in partnership with Indigo Gallery. This event is Friday, July 10, 6-9pm.
The next “Gathering” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 7pm. I will be the guest speaker for this session, sharing my views on growing up near the border as a Mexican-American in Texas, and my strong maternal ties.
Read more about Dillman and the artist residency in The Public’s coverage, “Tina Dillman’s Project Grant”. I ‘m mentioned as one of the West Site project artists.
If you would like to attend or more information, please send an email to: projectgrantbuffalo @ gmail dot com.