Open Call: Woodshop - BAC Associate Artist Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in Bakehouse Art Complex's Associate Membership for the Woodshop.

Ideal candidates are emerging and mid-career artists who are committed to their art practice; artists who seek to actively contribute and engage with a collaborative peer community; artists who do not need a dedicated studio space.

Eligible applicants must have proficiency and/or experience working with power tools and fabrication machinery within the last year.

Associate Residency Outline:
1 year membership - $550.00

Woodshop facility annual fee - due upon onboarding - Please note in each from that current fee structures are being evaluated and there may be adjustments made in January.

1 Key Refundable Fob Deposit - $50.00

The Associate Program Provides 24/7 access to Bakehouse facilities, internal opportunities, networking and professional development opportunities (such as but not limited to Open Studio events, exhibition receptions, studio visits with recognized art professionals, internal programming opportunities, artist invitationals, and access to a dedicated staff that regularly communicates with all artists).

The Woodshop facility includes:
Table saw, band saw, drill press, dust vacuum, belt sander and work benches; work tables, air compressor for power tools, spray room.

Artists are required to bring their own materials, basic tools and equipment necessary (nails, glue, wood sheets, etc.).

Qualifying artists must:
- Be based in Miami-Dade County, with a dedicated art practice in the related medium;
- Demonstrate a need and technical proficiency in the related facility they are applying to;
- Commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week on campus at Bakehouse (using the facilities, engaging with the peer community, or participating in ongoing internal programming); working in facility, engaging with the peer community, or participating in ongoing internal programming;
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in community engagement;
- Must not be currently enrolled in an associate degree or undergraduate bachelors degree.

Please respond to all the questions below and submit no later than Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM-EDT. No late applications will be accepted.

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1. What is your name? (Required.)

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2. What is your email address? (Required.)

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3. Please include links to your artist website and social media (Required.)

Website

Social Media

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4. Do you currently have an independent studio or Studio residency?
(Answering this question does not impede your application. This is for demographic purposes to understand more about you as an artist.) (Required.)

No, I do not have a studio or access to facilities.

Yes, I have a home studio.

Yes, I have a Studio Residency.

Yes, I rent a studio in a local space in Miami.

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5. How would you would benefit from an associate membership at the Bakehouse Art Complex? Briefly describe the project(s) you are actively working on. (Required.)

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6. The Bakehouse Art Complex's mission is to cultivate a studio ecosystem that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and elevates the artistic and cultural value of Miami. In what ways does your practice overlap with these goals? (Required.)

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7. How many hours do you anticipate using the communal woodshop facilites? (Required.)

No more than 8 hours a week

8 to 16 hours a week

16 to 24 hours a week

24 to 32 hours a week

32 to 40 hours a week

40 hours a week or more

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8. What level of experience do you have with woodworking and power tools? (Required.)

None - I have no experience with hand tools.

Some - I have used hand tools (hammer, hand saws, drills, nails/screws, wood glue) before for small projects and household purposes.

Intermediate - I have built or installed complex objects from scratch using woodworking and etching tools, or design software. This is a regular part of my artist practice, or a part of it.

Expert - I am a skilled and experienced craftsperson. I can work with a CNC and power tools. I have fabricated complex artworks and installations from scratch. This is a regular part of my artist practice, or a part of it.

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9. What level of experience do you have with power tools ? (Required.)

None - I have never used a power tool.

Some - I have familiarity with a limited number of power tools, and have used them in the last three years for small projects or household purposes.

Intermediate - I am comfortable using power tools. This is a regular part of my artist practice, or a part of it. I have built or installed complex objects from scratch using table saws, drill presses, power tools, hammers, nails screws, etc.

Expert - I use an array of different power tools regularly. This is a regular part of my artist practice, or a part of it. I am a skilled and experienced craftsperson. I can also work with a CNC Shopbot and/or power tools. I have fabricated complex artworks and installations from scratch.

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10. What power tools do you have experience with? ( check all that apply) (Required.)

Band saw

Table saw

Chop saw

Drill press

Circular saw

Router

Cordless drill

Nail gun

Palm sander

Belt sander

Other (please specify)

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11. What materials do you plan on working with in the WoodShop? Please list and describe any special or unconventional materials. (Required.)

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12. Please upload a single PDF which includes :

Artist Bio-
Artist Statement -
10 images of recent work from the last two years- include : Title/Date/Medium/Dimensions/ optional short description
Artist CV (Required.)

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13. Please upload one artist headshot (preferably in color) (Required.)

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14. I understand that Associate artist memberships require an annual fee of $550.00 and a $50.00 refundable key deposit.

Accepted membership applicants must pay the Membership fee, complete the orientation process with the residency program coordinator, and attend and onboarding session with the facility manager and pay their facility dues before beginning their associate membership and using the facilities.

Yes, I understand.

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15. I understand that access to the CNC Shop Bot access is a separate tier of Wood shop access, and requires additional dues in addition to a scheduled onboarding course. CNC onboard courses are offered on a quarterly basis.

Yes, I understand.

Open Call: Woodshop - BAC Associate Artist Membership Application

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* 1. What is your name? (Required.)

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* 2. What is your email address? (Required.)

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* 3. Please include links to your artist website and social media (Required.)

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* 4. Do you currently have an independent studio or Studio residency?(Answering this question does not impede your application. This is for demographic purposes to understand more about you as an artist.) (Required.)

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* 5. How would you would benefit from an associate membership at the Bakehouse Art Complex? Briefly describe the project(s) you are actively working on. (Required.)

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* 6. The Bakehouse Art Complex's mission is to cultivate a studio ecosystem that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and elevates the artistic and cultural value of Miami. In what ways does your practice overlap with these goals? (Required.)

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* 7. How many hours do you anticipate using the communal woodshop facilites? (Required.)

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* 8. What level of experience do you have with woodworking and power tools? (Required.)

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* 9. What level of experience do you have with power tools ? (Required.)

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* 10. What power tools do you have experience with? ( check all that apply) (Required.)

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* 11. What materials do you plan on working with in the WoodShop? Please list and describe any special or unconventional materials. (Required.)

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* 12. Please upload a single PDF which includes :*Artist Bio- *Artist Statement -*10 images of recent work from the last two years- include : Title/Date/Medium/Dimensions/ optional short description*Artist CV (Required.)

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* 13. Please upload one artist headshot (preferably in color) (Required.)

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* 15. I understand that access to the CNC Shop Bot access is a separate tier of Wood shop access, and requires additional dues in addition to a scheduled onboarding course. CNC onboard courses are offered on a quarterly basis.

1. What is your name? (Required.)

2. What is your email address? (Required.)

3. Please include links to your artist website and social media (Required.)

4. Do you currently have an independent studio or Studio residency?
(Answering this question does not impede your application. This is for demographic purposes to understand more about you as an artist.) (Required.)

5. How would you would benefit from an associate membership at the Bakehouse Art Complex? Briefly describe the project(s) you are actively working on. (Required.)

6. The Bakehouse Art Complex's mission is to cultivate a studio ecosystem that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and elevates the artistic and cultural value of Miami. In what ways does your practice overlap with these goals? (Required.)

7. How many hours do you anticipate using the communal woodshop facilites? (Required.)

8. What level of experience do you have with woodworking and power tools? (Required.)

9. What level of experience do you have with power tools ? (Required.)

10. What power tools do you have experience with? ( check all that apply) (Required.)

11. What materials do you plan on working with in the WoodShop? Please list and describe any special or unconventional materials. (Required.)

12. Please upload a single PDF which includes :

Artist Bio-
Artist Statement -
10 images of recent work from the last two years- include : Title/Date/Medium/Dimensions/ optional short description
Artist CV (Required.)

13. Please upload one artist headshot (preferably in color) (Required.)

15. I understand that access to the CNC Shop Bot access is a separate tier of Wood shop access, and requires additional dues in addition to a scheduled onboarding course. CNC onboard courses are offered on a quarterly basis.