Fellowship Studio
Artrain USA Allesee Fellowship Artist Studio
The Allesee Fellowship program provides continued learning experiences to recent graduates in the fine and museum arts. Fellows are selected based on their qualifications pertaining to their degreed program, artistic, museum or arts administration experience, diversity of skills and ability to interact and share their creative talents with others.
Artrain USA’s
Artist Studio gives visitors a chance to learn about the creative
process and also gives exposure to local artists, as well as the
Fellows selected as demonstrating artists. Having two artists demonstrating
their skills allows visitors to experience a variety of styles,
media and techniques. The studio is located in the fourth rail car
(giftshop/artist studio car) and contains two workspaces, one for
an Allesee Fellow and one for a local artist from the community.
About The Space
Due to the fact that Artrain USA’s facility
is a railcar, the two 6’ x 4’ studio car workspaces are designed
to be adjustable and modular. Artists are provided with a 4’ x 2.5’
worktable that is attached to the wall. Limited display space is available.
Modular shelving units (1’ deep x 3’ wide) are provided for
display. Hooks are available for hanging artwork on the slat wall. Each
station has electricity, and there is limited water available. Fellows are
also given a closet that measures 78.5” x 43” x 23.75”
to store their supplies and artwork. Artrain USA travels with an electric
Shimpo Gold potter’s wheel for artists’ use.
When Allesee Fellows demonstrate during an educational tour day, student
groups will arrive to view the demonstrations at 15 minute intervals.
On general public days, visitors tour the museum and studio car
at their own pace. Allesee Fellows that serve as demonstrating artists
are expected to have interactive discussions/ demonstrations,
which are especially beneficial to students. Having examples of
work in various stages of development is also helpful to visitors.
Past Fellows have demonstrated projects that encourage visitors
and/or students to get involved in the process of creating artwork.