Artpace is a contemporary art space located in downtown San Antonio created to support artists with residences, exhibitions and educational programs to foster the creative process. Since it opened in 1995 Artpace has housed more than 200 artists through the International Artist In Residence program. Every year they host three residencies that include a Texas-based artist, one national artist and one international artist who are each chosen by a guest curator. After an eight week residency the artists will have their exhibits on site for two months. The purpose of these residencies is to give artists every opportunity to grow by giving them the resources they need.

The Spring 2017 International Artist In Residence program will feature artists Robert Hodge from Houston, Texas, Nicholas Frank from Milwaukee, Illinois and Kate Newby from New Zealand who were selected by guest curator Michelle Grabner from the University of Chicago. The opening reception will be on Thursday March 16 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. and will feature talks between the artists and Michelle Grabner starting at 7p.m. This event is free and open to the public and guests will be able to enjoy fare, refreshments provided by Alamo Beer Co and Pedernales Cellars and live music on the Artpace rooftop. The exhibitions will be on view until May 7, 2017. (Artpace, 2017)

Robert Hodge from Houston, Texas
Born and raised in Houston he studied visual art at the Pratt Institute in New York and the Atlanta College of Art. His work explores themes of memory and commemoration and he has had exhibitions in national and international institutions. He currently lives and works in Houston and his current projects include an album he executive produced titled “Two and 1⁄2 years: A Musical Celebration to the Spirit of Juneteenth” and his traveling installation titled “The Beauty Box.”

Nicholas Frank from Milwaukee, Illinois
He is an artist, writer and curator who blends these elements together in his new project, the Nicholas Frank Public Library in Milwaukee. His curatorial projects and artworks have been exhibited in institutions like the Tate Modern in London, Misako & Rosen and Lamp Gallery in Tokyo and New York and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia. He currently writes curriculum and teaches in the New Studio Practice program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

Kate Newby from New Zealand
Her work consists of site-specific projects that form relationships with locations through actions and draw directly from the locations in which they are presented. Recent solo exhibitions include Big Tree. Bird’s Eye, Michael Lett, Auckland, Tuesday evening. Sunday afternoon. Stony Lake. Cooper Cole, Toronto and The January February March, The Poor Farm, Wisconsin.

Artpace
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-4900