Residencies
“The potential for this in a world laid waste by technique resides in a
pacified technique, not in planned enclaves.” —Adorno, Aesthetic Theory
Residents will often have a specific project they intend to work on through the course of a residency. And we encourage residents to plan at least one event during the residency.
What Counterpath generally provides is a focused place to work, a place to display results of that work (or other work), as well as more in-depth engagement with the surrounding community.
Residencies at Counterpath in Denver, 7935 East 14th Ave., currently take place via a role as docent. Any given day consists mostly of free time, based on current levels of activity at Counterpath and very low foot traffic. The docent is asked to allow the functioning of the weekly Counterpath food bank (taking place on Fridays from 3-6pm), the ongoing free bookstore, Counterpath readings and events, and the outdoor space, which includes the garden. Again, this may seem like a lot of activity but is in fact very limited. The docent would live in the c. 200 sf apartment at Counterpath free of charge, paying utilities only (all standard, averaging c. $250/mo: water, gas/electric, wastewater, internet), and have ongoing access to the 1,100 sf. building and 12,000 sf outdoor space. Residencies and the docent position are 3 months to 1 year or longer. Please send resume and cover letter to counterpath@gmail.com. Two references, personal and employment related, requested after initial conversation.
Residencies at Counterpath in Cahors, France, take place in the ground floor performance space at 292 quai de Regourd. Here again Counterpath provides the live/work space with a request only to pay utilities, gas/electric, water, and internet (averaging $200/mo). There is no other activity at this residency space. Length of stay is negotiable but can vary from 2 weeks to 6 months or more. Please send resume and cover letter to counterpath@gmail.com. Please have at least 2 references available.
Residencies at Counterpath in Nassawadox, Virginia, are linked to an architecture and design proposal process involving the creation of an arts and community space, from the ground up, on this half-acre lot on the northwest corner of Seaside Rd. and Pine Tree Rd. here on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Please send inquiries to counterpath@gmail.com.
Previous residencies at Counterpath in Denver include:
Genevieve Waller and MG Bernard
Poupeh Missaghi and Mollie Hosmer-Dillard