Do
you have additional questions? Please
let us know at [email protected].
This FAQ will be updated periodically.
When is +FARM Summer
Studio?
The
Summer Studio is from Saturday, August 3 thru Sunday, August 11, 2013. The program will official kick-off on the
evening of Saturday August 3rd at 5pm with a introduction feast and tour of the
Five Sister's Farm. We will formally conclude
on the evening of Saturday, August 10th with a community celebration and
presentation of the completed Cabin.
We
will all leave the farm together Sunday, August 11th at 9am.
Who can Apply to +FARM?
+FARM is a program that prides itself on being
highly inclusive and welcoming to all participants from all backgrounds. Whether you are an architect, artist,
engineer, historian, or poet, residing in the United States
We encourage students, recent graduates from
undergraduate, graduate programs, and emerging professionals interested in a
new experience to apply. Even those with significant professional experience should apply.
How do I apply?
The
online application form can be found on this website follow the To Apply link. The application includes basic information
about yourself, two reference contacts (not letters), a brief bio, and a small
or two of your previous work.
Please also note the required fee for applying is
$20 per individual.
Where can I submit my
application fee?
Individuals must submit their application fee by
11:59pm EST Friday, April 5, 2013. You
may pay online through our secure web service on the plusfarm.org website,
under To Apply.
Because only 7 participants
will be accepted, are there specific judging criteria?
+FARM is a celebration of agriculture,
architecture, design, construction, art, and the natural landscape; it is a
platform for real-life thinking and making outside of rigid institutions. We are seeking excited, and motivated
individuals to participate in our unique program. The +FARM board will review all applications
equally, and make decisions that deem to best exemplifying the enthusiasm that
supports our summer mission.
Where will I stay during
the summer studio?
All participants will live directly on the Five
Sister's Farm in the host family house.
Participants will share a bedroom with one other person, and have access
to the house library, recreation room, bathrooms, and kitchen.
The host family house overlooks the farm, with
views to sheep, and cows grazing in the fields.
At night, we will cook outside under enchanted sunsets with views to the
stars.
If I'm accepted, is there a
fee for the program?
The program fee is $725 (your application fee will
be deducted from this amount). The fee
supports the costs required for the educational training, professional
development, accommodation + meals, activities, field trips, and lectures
provided during the week. +FARM and the
Five Sisters Farm cover items directly related to the farm, such as materials,
insurance, or marketing.
Please also note that the program fee does not
cover transportation to and from Buffalo
Are we building a cabin or
a just study model of a cabin?
We are building a full scale functioning cabin, not
a study model. +FARM is interested in
exploring role design might play in the development of a rural/ local
economy. The 2013 summer studio aims to study
the meaning of dwelling to foster new approaches to building homes in WNY.
Will I receive college credits?
Although +FARM is not an accredited program nor directly associated with any one school or institution, upon completion of the summer program we are happy to work with you to earn independent study credits at your home school. +FARM will prepare necessary curriculum documentation to assist in earn these credits.
Will I receive college credits?
Although +FARM is not an accredited program nor directly associated with any one school or institution, upon completion of the summer program we are happy to work with you to earn independent study credits at your home school. +FARM will prepare necessary curriculum documentation to assist in earn these credits.