THE ABBEY MURAL WORKSHOP FELLOWSHIP JULY 7 - AUGUST 1, 2008 Sponsored by the Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Fund for Mural Painting in America THE ABBEY MURAL WORKSHOP provides selected artists with the techniques to successfully compete for public art mural commissions. Our emphasis is on two-dimensional work that grows out of the mural tradition. Participants will meet professionals working in the public art field through workshop lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will learn how to develop a project budget, create a project maquette, and deliver a persuasive presentation. Past artists have gone on to secure commissions and install public art projects across the country. APPLYING FOR THE WORKSHOP Candidates for the Abbey Mural Workshop are required to submit the following: A completed Application Form. Click here for a printable application form. Curriculum vitae, including education, professional experience, exhibitions, and publications. Three (3) letters of professional recommendation. A letter of intent, explaining the applicant's interest and goals in the field of mural painting. 10-15 images marked with the title, dimensions and medium submitted in a Power Point Presentation on CD. For the return of the CD, the applicant must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A check or money order for $20, made out to the National Academy of Design, for application processing fee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2008 Please send all the material to: Abbey Mural Workshop c/o National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts 1083 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 The workshop will meet Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, from Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 1, 2008. Each participant will receive a stipend of $1,200. Participants are responsible for their own housing, transportation, materials, and related expenses. For information: email jgumora@nationalacademy.org or call 212.369.4880 x206

PAST VISITING LECTURERS WILL BARNETT, NA RICHARD HAAS, NA JOYCE KOZLOFF, NA ELLEN LANYON, NA DOROTHEA ROCKBURNE, NA JENNIFER MCGREGOR, DIRECTOR OF ART & SENIOR CURATOR AT WAVE HILL KENDAL HENRY, PUBLIC ART ADMINISTRATOR MEMBERS OF THE ABBEY COMMITTEE RICHARD HAAS, NA, CHAIR LOIS DODD, NA ELLEN LANYON, NA BERNARD OLSHAN, NA ANTHONY PANZERA, NA SAM WHITE, NA GRACE GRAUPE-PILLARD, COORDINATING TEACHER