Residencies in the World
Photo Credit: Lin Shih-Chieh
Omi International Arts Center
| Location | USA / New York |
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| Established | 1991 |
| Tel | +1 (518) 392-4747 |
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artists@artomi.org
info@artomi.org |
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| Website | Omi International Arts Center Website |
| Address | 59 Letter S Road Ghent, NY 12075 United States |
Founded in 1991 by Francis Greenburger–real estate investor, entrepreneur, literary agent and art enthusiast, Omi International Arts Center has been guided by the principle that artistic expression transcends economic, political, and cultural boundaries.
Omi seeks to foster an environment of creative exploration and exchange, professional opportunity and exposure, and a stylistically and culturally diverse community for creative artists from around the world.
Through various programs and resulting public events – including the Residency Programs, The Fields Sculpture Park, Architecture Omi, and Education Omi – Omi contributes to the vibrant culture of the entire Northeast region of the United States.
Facilities
| Number of Residents | About 30. |
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| Studio Type | Private Studio. The studio includes: indoor and protected outdoor studio spaces, basic hand tools, preliminary welding equipment and three light-tight studios for projection work. Studio technicians are available for assistance. |
| Other Facilities | Wi-Fi internet, Bikes, Swimming pool, Computers with internet access, Black & white printers |
Transportation
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
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| Nearest Station | 30 minutes by train from Ghent, Albany and Hudson. |