American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter is excited to offer its members unique opportunities to develop their artistry and advance their careers as composers. At the November 2010 deadline, the Philadelphia Chapter will select one composer to attend to the American Academy in Rome during 2012/2013.
The selected composer will be eligible for a 4-6 week stay (length of stay at the discretion of the applicant) in Rome where s/he will pursue her/his work in one
of the oldest, most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Fellows will receive the following:
  • Housing at the Academy (a single room with private bath)
  • Meals on the same plan as provided Rome Prize Fellows and Residents; lunch and-dinner 5 days a week, additional lunch on Saturday
  • Travel (air fare to and from Rome, and local travel up to $1,200)
  • The opportunity to sign up for Academy trips and tour
  • Access to all Academy concerts, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, readings and symposia
  • Access to all Academy scholarly resources: Library, Photographic Archive, and Archaeological Study Collection
  • The opportunity to rent a study or studio, if one is available
  • Stipend of $2,000 for 4 weeks; $3,000 for 6 weeks
Eligibility
Applicants must posses an ACF membership at the time of submission. To join ACF, please visit the ACF National website. In addition, applicants must reside
within the following six counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Camden.

Applications
Applications are due on November 1, 2010 and are available for download here.

If you have any questions about the application or the American Academy in Rome opportunity, please contact Program Manager, James Falconi:
267.639.2518 –
james@acfphiladelphia.org

ACF Philadelphia thanks the William Penn Foundation and the American Academy in Rome for this amazing opportunity. For more information on the American Academy in Rome,
visit
www.aarome.org.