THE ARTERY News from the Britannia Art Gallery April 1, 2017 Vol. 44 Issue 99
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INDEX # ON AT THE GALLERY: Exhibition Traces Diary photography mixed media by Shirley Wiebe 1 April 5 - 28 Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 pm Artist Talk: Wednesday April 19, 7 pm 2
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
EVENTS 3-7 EXHIBITIONS 8-27 THEATRE 28/29 WORKSHOPS 30-37
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS LOCAL
EXHIBITIONS 38-40 FESTIVALS 41-43 GRANTS 44 JOB CALLS 45/46 MISCELLANEOUS 47 PROPOSALS 48 SPACE FOR RENT 49
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS NATIONAL
AWARD 50/51 COMPETITION 52 CONFERENCE 53 EXHIBITIONS 54-64 FAIR 65 FESTIVAL 66/67 JOB CALL 68/69 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS 70/71 PRIZE 72-74 PUBLIC ART 75-78 RESIDENCY 79-85 SCHOLARSHIP 86
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
WEBSITE 87
BY COUNTRY
ARGENTINA RESIDENCY 88/89 BULGARIA RESIDENCY 90 CANADA RESIDENCY 91-94 FINLAND RESIDENCY 95 GERMANY ART FAIR 96 RESIDENCY 97/98 GREECE RESIDENCY 99 INDIA RESIDENCY 100 ITALY FAIR 101 JAPAN RESIDENCY 102 HUNGARY RESIDENCY 103 KOREA RESIDENCY 104 FELLOWSHIP 105 MEXICO RESIDENCY 106 MOROCCO RESIDENCY 107/08 PANAMA RESIDENCY 109 PORTUGAL RESIDENCY 110 SPAIN RESIDENCY 111/12 RETREAT 113 SWITZERLAND RESIDENCY 114 UK RESIDENY 115/16 USA COMPETITION 117 RESIDENCY 118
BRITANNIA ART GALLERY: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 119 SUBMISSIONS TO THE ARTERY E-NEWSLETTER 120 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 121 GALLERY CONTACT INFORMATION 122
ON AT BRITANNIA ART GALLERY
1 EXHIBITIONS: April 5-28 Opening Reception: Wed. April 5, 6:30 – 8:30 pm All gallery events are free to the public Traces Diary – photography, mixed media works by Shirley Wiebe This is part of the Capture Photography Festival
2 ARTIST’S TALK: TRACESY DIARY with Shirley Wiebe & Curator Geoffrey Carr Wednesday, April 19, 7 pm
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
3 EVENTS: ON OUT IN SURREY BC'S LARGEST EARTH DAY CELEBRATION On April 22, come out to City Hall Plaza for the annual Party for the Planet featuring amazing musical performers, including headliner Shawn Hook. Take in loads of fun things to do such as our ‘perennially’ popular tree and plant sale, the Science Surprise Show, rock climbing, fun booths, Kids World, road hockey and more. The best part? It's Family Easter Egg Hunts & Fun Fair
Bunnies, Face Painting, Games and More!
Hop on over to a trio of Easter events offering a chance to meet some special guests, watch bunny Olympic competitions, play Easter-themed games and visit with sweet farm friends at the Family Easter Egg Hunt (April 8), Farm Friends Easter Fair (April 15), and the Historic Stewart Farm Old Fashioned Easter event (April 15). FREE!
15th Annual Early Years Festival
April 8 |10am–3pm | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Enjoy a fun interactive day of FREE performances for children, demonstrations for parents, crafts, playtime and games! We’ll also have many vendors and local non-profit organizations providing information related to helping children live a healthy and active lifestyle.
4 EVENTS: LULU SERIES- ART IN THE CITY Can graffiti bring a community together? How are museum and galleries adapting to today's audiences? Can eating a popsicle affect social change? These are examples of just some of the questions that the speakers at The 2017 Lulu Series: Art in the City will tackle. Since 2003, the City of Richmond's Lulu Series: Art in the City program has presented international, national and regional speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders. From urban planning and placemaking to art as community development and urban revitalization, this engaging speakers series explores the relationship between art and our urban environment. Artists, urbanists and design enthusiasts from across Metro Vancouver are invited to attend three inspirational evening talks at Richmond City Hall.
All events are free, but seating is limited. Reserve your seat at [email protected].
John Patkau, Patkau Architects THE CHANGING NATURE OF GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS April 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM Today’s art galleries and museums seek to engage, motivate and inspirea 21st century audience that challenges our cultural institutions tobecome more agile, flexible and creative in the way that they present content. Patkau Architects’ vast portfolio includes the Canadian Clay andGlass Gallery in Ontario, Audain Art Museum in Whistler, Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver and Thunder Bay Art Gallery. John Patkau’s designs reflect the evolution of the art gallery and museum from being spaces for the display and preservation of objects toward new places of cultural commons
This talk will be preceded by Richmond-based tar and sitar player, Ali Azumi.
Eric & Mia, Interdisciplinary Artists MAPPING, NAPPING, AND OVERLAPPING: PERFORMANCE WITH AND IN COMMUNITIES May 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM Having a conversation with a stranger, eating a popsicle made of foraged ingredients, skateboarding in concert or sleeping at the base of a public monument are lived actions- experiences that can precipitate dialogue and affect social or spatial change. Using their collaborative practice as a case study, Calgary-based artists Eric & Mia will share the different ways in which they create community through performance. By combining the playfulness of childhood chums with the scrutiny of ethnographers, they create community-specific, relational and participatory works that invite audiences to become active agents in the creation of community.
This talk will be preceded by a short performance by spoken-word poet, Dia Davina
richmond.ca/luluseries Richmond City Hall 6911
No.3 Road, Richmond
5 EVENTS: SPRING FEVER: VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT ARCHIVES 2017 DATES: March 18 - April 8, 2017
grunt gallery, 221A, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, VIVO Media Arts Centre, and Western Front are excited to announce a three week programming series focusing on local independent archives and archival practices in the arts.
This series will contain programming to engage the Vancouver community by raising awareness about artist-run centre (ARC) archives and highlighting artist projects that explore and (re)consider archival collections. Public talks, screenings, and a Wikipedia edit-a-thon will be a part of the activities planned - all free to the public.
Stay tuned to archivesweek.ca for details and updates
ARCHIVAL EXHIBIT | THURS MARCH 30, 31; APRIL 4-8; 11-6PM of cabbages & catalogues: Matrix and the Satellite Video Exchange Society
of cabbages and catalogues is an archival exhibit drawn from the collection of VIVO’s Crista Dahl Media Library & Archive. It looks at the 1971 Video Exchange Network initiative of Michael Goldberg under the auspices of Image Bank; Vancouver’s 1973 MATRIX Conference, organized by Michael Goldman and Trish Hardman; the formation of Satellite Video Exchange Society and the establishment of the Video Inn Library. Featuring original textual materials, audio recordings, Matrix photographs by Kazumi Tanaka, and videos from the collection.
See changeXchange event page for more details
A VIVO Co-Production SYMPOSIUM | SAT APRIL 8 | 10AM-5PM Underground in the Aether: Conversations on connectivity, selfhood, and telecommunications
Organized by Joni Low and Robin Simpson (Doryphore Independent Curators Society). Keynote: Hannah B. Higgins, professor of art history, University of Illinois at Chicago. Underground in the Aether is a symposium conceived in response to the themes of collectivity, selfhood, and changing technologies as advanced in the exhibition Hank Bull: Connexion. The exhibition covers the 1970s to the mid-1990s and brings together a collection of material traces in order to explore Bull’s role as a connecting figure between international artist-run communities and networks. Out of Bull’s and others’ collective and performative experiments in communication-as-art and social sculpture emerged glimpses at world-building projects modeled through shifting forms of individual identity and community. Presenters are welcome to expand on these ideas by way of their current research. Our aim is to articulate a wider history of artistic activities within mediums now supported by the internet, social media, and mobile devices. The symposium may also serve as an exchange on the methodological challenges that arise in our attempts at retrospective readings and correspondence with communities and networks now fixed within a collection or archive. What forms did networks adopt as artists navigated an increasingly globalized and media-saturated world? How did these mediums allow for Fluxus-minded activities, the exploration of different ways of being, and new social forms? How does one locate and cast the connecting or mediating figures within archives and networks? The underground transposed into the aether alternates between manoeuvres that attempt to evade control or that concede to immersion as a means of living through it.
Introduction: Elisa Ferrari and Karen Knights Presentations by: Vincent Bonin Independent Curator Allison Collins Media Arts Curator, Western Front Luis Jacob Artist, Curator, Writer Jee-hae Kim University of Cologne, Germany Felicity Tayler Concordia University, Montreal
For more information visit: www.doryphore.ca/aether Organized with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Burnaby Art Gallery, Or Gallery, and VIVO Media Arts Centre.
VIVO Media Arts Centre www.vivomediaarts.com #VIVOMediaArts SITE ACCESSIBILITY Ø Wheelchair ramp | The ramp has two runs: the first run is 20 feet long, and the second run is Ø 26 feet. The ramp is 60 inches wide. The slope is 1:12. The ramp itself is concrete and has Ø handrails on both sides. > Door: 8 feet width. Ø Washroom | Door: 33 inch width. Toilet: 11 inch clearance on left side. The washroom has a Ø handrail. Washroom is all genders. -- Elisa Ferrari Events + Exhibitions [email protected] 604 872 8337 ext. 3
6 EVENTS: SFU WOODWARDS CULTURAL PROGRAM SPEAKING OF DANCE CONVERSATIONS April 4, 2017. 7:00 PM (6:45 doors) Tickets: Free. No RSVP necessary. Absent and Present: Muslim culture in today’s society. How is Muslim identity positioned and perceived in the contemporary world? Co-presented with DanceHouse.
CREATIVE MORNINGS APRIL April 7, 2017. 8:30 -10:00 AM Tickets: Free, but registration required. A community-building speaker series on creativity. The next Creative Mornings speaker is art dealer Will Aballe. The ticket lottery for Will's talk opens on Friday, March 24th at 11 pm.
7 EVENT: THE SPART PROJECT - THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTRE February to December 2017
SpART is a year-long artist-in-residence public art project for the Thompson Community Centre. Both sport and art involve using mind and body, learning through repetition and practice, being authentic, sometimes working with a team and loving the surprise. As in the arts, beauty can be found in many sports, be it in movement, sound, or engagement. Sports also provide dramatic and unforgettable stories that are essential reflections of our everyday lives.
The SpART project will engage participants of all ages enrolled in the various sport programs offered at Thompson Community Centre. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and create art that explores the artistic nature of their preferred sport.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Pierre Leichner is an interdisciplinary artist with a community-engaged practice. He has participated in making artworks with diverse and multi- generational communities in Canada and in Europe. Pierre’s practice involves collaborating with individuals to develop the subject matter and choice of media to create artworks that are a journey of discovery for all. Pierre has been active in sports since his childhood including soccer, swimming, rugby, squash, fitness classes, and triathlons.
For more information about the artist and his past projects, please visit leichner.ca..
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE? Projects will be ongoing at Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Ave, Richmond) from February to December 2017.
For a schedule of upcoming projects please check the SpART bulletin board, visit the SpART artist blog: www.leichner.ca/SpART, or the Thompson Community Centre website www.richmond.ca/thompson.
Got SPORTING MEMORIES? I will always remember how I felt when Glen Anderson scored against Russia in 1972 winning that first hockey series. I also remember when Zidane from France butt headed an Italian player at the soccer world cup in 2006 leading to the loss of that game. Over the next few months I will be documenting these memories at Thompson Community center and later this month at the Activate 55+ Wellness Fair March 29th Come and join us with your favorite memories.
Questions Please contact the Thompson Community Centre at 604-238-8422, or by email at thompson@ richmond.ca.
8 EXHIBITION: SIGN POSTS: RECENT MIXED-MEDIA BY MARY BENNETT Mixed-media art inspired by the research into Ice Age Cave Art geometric signs by Genevieve von Petzinger. On till May 1.
The Naam Restaurant, 2724 West 4th Avenue More information: [email protected] web: http://www.marybennett.net/series/signs http://www.thenaam.com/art-exhibits
9 EXHIBITION: TIKO KERR APRIL 7 - 28 Reception April 7 6:00 PM Artist's Talk April 22 1:30 PM
SOUTH MAIN GALLERY 279 E 6 AVENUE VANCOUVER BC 604 240 0811
10 EXHIBITION: DEER LAKE GALLERY | LUMINESCENCE II March 18 - April 18 Group Exhibition featuring 2d & 3d works Artist Talks: Saturday, april 1st 2:00 pm - Monica Gewurz Saturday, april 8th 2:00 pm - Chris Taylor
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12 - 4 pm 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
In-door and out-door light-based works celebrate the spring equinox create optical illusions, showcasing the evolution of experiential art...Vancouver, BC- March 1, 2017 - Mind bending optical illusions are just part of the story, the professional jam of the artists exhibiting is another. Visitors to the Deer Lake Gallery in Burnaby will once again be dazzled by an exhibition noted for being one of the hottest shows on the Lower Mainland last year. Luminescence II opens on March 18 with as many as 25 works that utilize 2 and 3 dimensional professional designs, taking visitors on an illuminating, experiential
11 EXHIBITION: PAUL HOUSLEY - DRUMMING NUDE March 18 to April 15, 2017
Paul Housley - Drumming Nude Monte Clark Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by London, UK-based artist Paul Housley.
Housley's paintings are textured and tactile, coated and layered, often reworked and spilled over the edges. His works are constantly engaged with the history of painting, through subject matter, motif, style, or material process -- yet he has established a distinguishable and astute aesthetic purely his own.
The title Drumming Nude refers to Housley's desire to create in a state of artistic freedom and liberation. It also alludes to his belief that paintings have an inherent rhythm, like music or poetry; the beating drum mirroring the passage of time, reflected in imagery of watches and clocks.
MONTE CLARK GALLERY 105, 525 Great Northern Way Vancouver BC V6A 0B2
12 EXHIBITION: Centre A | SPRING EXHIBITION March 16th - May 13th
Thinking Forward, Looking Back Centre A Launches: SPRING EXHIBITION Patrick Cruz, Gwenessa Lam, Evan Lee, Mehran Modarres, Byron Peters, Tadasu Takamine, Alex Cu Unjieng, and Qahraman Yousif
In Spring Exhibition we bring together the work of old and new friends to constitute a contemplative space stimulating considerations of the value of diversity and free expression, the struggles of migration and the possibility of cultural exchange.
Centre A | 229 East Georgia | 604-683- 8326 | http://centrea.org/
13 EXHIBITION: ON @ THE WINSOR GALLERY BILL ANDERSON CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL April 1st - April 28th, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday April 1st. 2 - 4pm
AMÉLIE DUCOMMUN May 6th - June 3rd, 2017
Winsor Gallery 258 East 1st. Ave., Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6 1.604.681.4870 [email protected] www.winsorgallery.com
14 EXHIBITION: LAYERS OF INFLUENCE: UNFOLDING CLOTH ACROSS CULTURES @ Museum of Anthropology To April 9, 2017 From birth to death, humans are wrapped in cloth worn for survival, but more importantly, wear clothing as an external expression of their spiritual belief system, social status and political identity
15 EXHIBITION: BURNABY ART GALLERY HANK BULL: CONNEXION to April 6, 2017 Curated by Joni Low (Vancouver) and Pan Wendt (Confederation Centre Art Gallery) Organized and circulated by the Confederation Centre Art Gallery
Looking for more family fun? Check out In the BAG: Family Sundays | March 12 | 1-4pm Get your mind humming with a visit to the gallery and then the studio for family- friendly art projects. All ages, free, drop-in.
Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 2J3
16 EXHIBITION: FRANC GALLERY | HANK BULL Exhibition runs March 23 - April 22, 2017
Franc gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Hank Bull, in conjunction with the artist's cross-Canada exhibition tour Connexion, now showing at the Burnaby Art Gallery.
The works take the character of the cardboard box, one that is ubiquitous and well-travelled, and explore its language through a series of mediated transformations. Bull dresses the box in the forms of photography, painting, sculpture, and theatre. These multiple instances allow for comparison, unveiling the attributes that are essential to the iterative object itself. The forms play with the usefulness of the object, opening access to aspects in some that are barred from the viewer in others. This recyclable structure of transportation and storage, made specific by the artist's precise colour choices and the modernist form- sensitive grids, takes on a vibrancy that is to be found in the stuff of everyday life. The palimpsests of their past use, seen in blankness, size and structure, pull at our desire with their negative capabilities, and their recalcitrance towards their global capitalist origins.
Street Level Entrance 1654 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1P4
17 EXHIBITION: CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY | SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD Artists: Vikky Alexander, Robert Arndt, Gerard Byrne, Jacqueline Hong Nguy...n, Kelly Jazvac, Kelly Lycan, Niamh OMalley, Dawit L. Petros, Greg Staats and Lisa Tan Presented in partnership with Capture Photography Festival, 2017
April 1 to June 18, 2017 Opening: Saturday, April 1, 4-6pm Contemporary Art Gallery and off-site at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station Artist talk: Greg Staats Sunday, April 2, 2pm, CAG, 555 Nelson Street, free Artist Greg Staats will discuss his multidisciplinary practice and the works on display in the exhibition Song of the Open Road
Taking its title from a poem by Walt Whitman, the Contemporary Art Gallery presents a group exhibition as the central feature of this years Capture Photography Festival.
Bringing together ten artists from Canada, Eritrea, Ireland, Sweden and USA, the exhibition presents an expanded field of photographic practice encompassing still, documentary traditions through to digital technologies and moving image, which through black-and-white silver gelatin prints, digital printouts from Internet searches and found archive materials, collectively examine notions of what you see is most definitely not what you get.
Song of the Open Road includes works that combine thematically to interrogate ideas rooted in photographic histories, engaging ideas such as authenticity, recollection, remembrance and belonging, examining how the photographic image documents and records these or provides evidence of differing realities.
We acknowledge the generous financial support of the following: Vikky Alexander: Presented in partnership with the Canada Line Public Art Program" IntransitBC Niamh OMalley: Culture Ireland Greg Staats: The Banff Centre, via a thematic residency program; the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario; and the Canada Council for the Arts/Conseil des arts du Canada Lisa Tan: Iaspis, the Swedish Arts Grants Committees International Programme for Visual Artists
18 EXHIBITION: KIM KENNEDY AUSTIN – FAST GIRLS GET THERE FIRST Mar 23 - Apr 22, 2017 HOURS: Tues - Sat, 11 - 5 PM
Fast Girls Get There First, an exhibition of new works by Vancouver based KIM KENNEDY AUSTIN, takes as its point of departure the American teen magazine, Seventeen. In its infancy in 1944, Seventeen Magazine was geared towards inspiring the newly formed teen demographic into becoming model workers and citizens, while promoting self-confidence in young women. Through the rose- tinted lens of Bildungsroman - a coming-of age-story - Seventeen Magazine unfolds as a guidebook or instructional manual for the process of development and growth to maturity.
Reading through the back issues of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Austin extracts editorial and advertising copy to use as fodder for a series of text based works utilizing kids craft materials and methods. Through a process of data mining and editing, Austin whittles the headlines and ad slogans ripped from these pages into motivational and aspirational maxims.
Seventeen Magazine: It's where the girl ends and the woman begins.
Wil Aballe Art Projects | WAAP 688 East Hastings St. (lower level), Vancouver, BC V6A 1R1 +1 778 229 3458 www.waapart.com [email protected]
19 EXHIBITION: THE COMMENTARIAT | LIZ KNOX Yactac is pleased to present: The Commentariat - Liz Knox 855 East Hastings
Exhibition runs March 24 - Apr 8 Fri & Sat, Noon - 5pm & by appointment
Using only the comment threads of the 'Savage Love' advice column article archives, a short history of politics in North America was constructed. In late 2008, comments were enabled on the online 'Savage Love' column. That is where the book 'Commentariat' begins. The text weaves a compilation of comments relating to political events through personal accounts, news, excitement, and outrage.
The exhibition at Yactac includes a series of portraits of some of the regular commenters from the text. Though their actual identities are unknown, Knox generated personas based on the information the 'characters' share about themselves in the comments. Taking friends and acquaintances with perceived similarities as a starting point, visual identities were constructed. The text and drawings consider ways in which identities and politics are increasingly realized through online social platforms. This project is an appropriation. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely reasonable. But take it with a grain of salt.
Liz Knox uses conceptual strategies, examining systems of interpretation with an emphasis on irony. Language is the most common thread in her work, and a common starting point is found text. Knox studied Studio Art at the University of Guelph and completed her graduate studies at Emily Carr University in 2013. Her work has been shown in exhibitions and film festivals across Canada including Katharine Mulherin Gallery, Toronto; Charles H Scott Gallery, Vancouver; G Gallery, Toronto; CAFKA, Kitchener; and the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Toronto.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
See lizknox.ca and yactac.com for more information about this project. Also a great thanks to Red Gate Arts Society for their support. --Because it's great, and we're Yactac!
20 EXHIBITION: LAUREN MARSDEN | BIRDS OF PARADISE March 24 to April 22, 2017
Birds of Paradise is a video installation that tells the story of a near-future, post- energy crisis world, one in which pole dancers become symbols of the human struggle for resources. Set amidst a series of energetic landscapes, dreamy narration and kinetic props, their performances point to a seductive yet frustrated vision of paradise. This work features performances by Sydney Southam, Jiles Barrett and Leiah Engel, narration by Pia Shandel, costume design by Megan Veaudry and additional aerial footage by Robert Krogh. Co-produced by Sydney Southam and Justin Muir. Directed, filmed and edited by Lauren Marsden.
Lauren Marsden is an artist, teacher and editor based in Vancouver, BC. She produces films, performances and GIFs that are developed collaboratively with a range of professionals and performers. She has recently exhibited her work at CSA Space in Vancouver, The New Media Gallery in New Westminster, Alice Yard in Port-of-Spain and the Trinidad + Tobago Film Festival. In 2015 she was a Visiting Tutor and Artist-in-Residence at Quest University and she currently teaches Video Art at the University of Victoria. She is also the Founder and Editor of Decoy Magazine, a Vancouver-based publication of art and writing.
Contact: Deborah de Boer, 250 385 3327, [email protected] Deluge Contemporary Art 636 Yates Street, Victoria BC | deluge.ca Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 12-5pm.
21 EXHIBITION: ON @ PLACE DES ARTS to april 22
BEAUTY & FUNCTION Ceramics by Hitomi McKenzie In the Atrium Gallery WHISPERING Fibre Arts by Catherine Nicholls & Anni Hunt In the Lenore Peyton Salon CODEX PACIFUCUS Photography by Laara Cerman In the Mezannine Gallery
Place des Arts 1120 Burnette Ave., Coquitlam, BC www.placedesarts.ca
Gallery hours: Lenore Peyton Salon (LPS)* Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am – 2:30 pm Tues: 12:30 – 2:30 pm Fri: 9am – 9pm Sat: 3:30 – 5pm Sun: 1-5pm Call ahead to confirm viewing availability Atrium & Mezzanine Galleries Mon-Fri: 9am – 9pm Sat: 9am – 5pm Sun: 1-5pm
22 EXHIBITION: CONTINGENT BODIES | BRIGITTA KOCSIS to April 15, 2017
Brigitta Kocsis’ paintings blend realism, illustration and expressive painterly gestures in a chaotic and visually charged landscape. Her current series, Contingent Bodies, focuses on the representation of bodies in transformation – both organic and unfamiliar. The painting’s surface is used to transform energies and refabricate the body with suggestions of contamination, connectivity and displacement, reflecting Kocsis’ cultural history as a Hungarian, Romani and Canadian. Fragmented bodies emerge in the play between abstraction and figuration, embedded in perpetual rootlessness, containing exile and otherness within themselves. These polymorphic figures confront sexual and cultural categorization, recasting the body as part imaginary and part construct. Exploring notions of the cyborg and the prosthetic, these figures exist between the human and post-human, biotechnological and sexualized bodies, and the fashion industry and anime.
Brigitta Kocsis lives and works in Vancouver, Canada. grunt.ca | 604-875-9516 | 778-235-6928 (cell) grunt gallery, #116 - 350 E 2nd Ave
23 EXHIBITION: ON @ THE WESTERN FRONT EXHIBITIONS: TERMINAL 4.0 ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA with DESEARCH REPARTMENT to May 11 JOHN HUPFIELD’S WOODLANDS INDIAN ART & WEST COAST INIDIAN ART With MARIA HUPFIELD to April 29
Western Front 303 East 8th. Ave, Vancouver BC V5T 1S1 front.bc.ca
24 EXHIBITION: ON @ THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY Exhibitions: SPINDLE WHORL – SUSAN POINT to May 28, 2017 Over the past 3 and a half decades, Musqueam artist Susan Point has received wide acclaim for her accomplished anf remarkably wide ranging oeuvre that forcefully asserts the vitality of Coast Salish culture, both past and present. During that time, she has produced an extensive body of prints and an expansive corpus of scultural work in a wide variety of materials that include glass, resin, concrete, steel, wood and paper.
PACIFIC CROSSINGS: HONG KONG ARTISTS IN VANCOUVER to May 28, 2017 June 2017 marks the 20 year anniversary of the transfer of Hong Kong sovereignty from the United Kingdom to mainland China. Pacific Crossings presents works from well known Hon Kong artists created after their relocation to Vancouver throughout the 1960-90s. It explores various visual languages from Kong Kong’s modern and contemporary art beginnings including ink painting, abstract and landscape painting and examines the influence that a new environment had on their practices. Participating artists include david Lam, Koo Mei, Paul Chui and Josh Hon. NEXT: RETAINERS OF ANARCHY – HOWIE TSUI to May 28, 2017-01-02 Solo exhibition featuring new work from Howie Tsui that considers wuxia as a narrative tool for dissidence and resistance. Wuxia, a traditional form of martial arts literature that expanded into 20h century popular film and television, was created out of narratives and characters often from lower social classes that uphold chivalric ideals against oppressive forces during unstable times. WELCOME TO HONGCOUVER = TSANG KIN-WAH to May 28, 2017 Tsang Kin-Wah will create a site-specific text work for the Vancouver Art Gallery exterior. Based on editorials taken from Vancouver Newspapers in the 1980-90s, Tsang’s text critically addresses generalizations and issues surrounding the cultural climate of immigration in Vancouver from Hong Kong. OVOIDISM – LAWRENCE PAUL YUXWELUPTUN Larwill Park Site To September 24, 2017 Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun is a renowned Vancouver based artist of Coast Salish and Okanagan descent who has produced a public art installation on the future site Of the Vancouver Art Gallery where a group of brilliantly coloured ovoid sculptures mark the location.
OFF SITE: KHAN LEE –RED, GREEN AND BLUE To April 17, 2017 Opening Friday Nov. 4, 6-7pm, 6:30 pm opening remarks. Offsite is located on W. Georgia St. between Thurlow and Bute streets, Vancouver’s West End
Exhibition Tour schedules: vanartgallery.bc.ca/tours Concert listings: vanartgallery.bc.ca/outforlunch Every Sunday: weekly Family Programs 12 – 4 pm Sundays free for kids 10am – 5 pm Every Tuesday by donation 5-9pm
Curator's Talk: Daina Augaitis Vancouver Special: Ambivalent Pleasures (2016/2017) & Young Romantics (1985) Work in Progress Curators' Talks Tuesday, April 4, 7pm In the Gallery, Room 4Eas
Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hrnby St., Vancouver, BC Hours: daily: 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday: 10 am – 9 pm Infoline: 604.662.4719 www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Vimeo
24 EXHIBITION: ON @ THE SURREY ART GALLERY
KEITH RICE-JONES-MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE to Oct 30, 2017
Surrey Art Centre 13750 88 Ave., Surrey, BC, V3W 3L1 HYPERLINK "http://www.surrey.ca/arts" www.surrey.ca/arts HYPERLINK "http://www.surrey.ca/artgallery" www.surrey.ca/artgallery www.surrey.ca/theatre.
25 EXHIBITION: PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY | THE LIND PRIZE April 7-28 Opening Reception: April 7, 7 pm Closing Reception and Prize Announcement: April 28, 7 pm
Artists: Durrah Alsaif, David Biddle, Ryan Ermacora, Laura Gildner, Natasha Habedus, Marisa Holmes, Brian Lye, Brittany Nickerson, Terra Poirier, Brandon Poole, Tori Schepel
Presentation House Gallery is proud to present the second annual Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize exhibition. The prize was established to support emerging artists working with photography, film, and video, and reflects Presentation House Gallerys long history of nurturing new talent among the provinces visual artists. Each year, post-secondary visual arts instructors are invited to nominate a student enrolled in a BFA or a MFA program in BC. Shortlisted students have their work exhibited and the winner is awarded $5000 toward the production of a new work to be displayed at the future Polygon Gallery, an opportunity designed to showcase artists at the start of their careers. This years jury comprises artist Stan Douglas and curators Grant Arnold (Vancouver Art Gallery) and Helga Pakasaar (Presentation House Gallery). The exhibition includes eleven finalists, whose submissions highlight expansive approaches to working with camera images, both still and moving.
The Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize is made possible through a generous donation from Rogers Communications to honour Phil Linds commitment to the company over 40 years.
26 EXHIBITION: FIRST SATURDAY OPEN STUDIO LORI SOKOLUK Saturday April 1st noon - 5 pm
Redsokil Arts 800 Keefer Street, Vancouver BC (our yellow door is around the corner on Hawks)
27 EXHIBITION: CAROLINE MESQUITA | THE BALLAD Opening Reception: Saturday, April 1, 5-8pm, 221Georgia Street East, Vancouver
221A is pleased to present The Ballad, a solo exhibition of new work by Caroline Mesquita, curated by Martha Kirszenbaum, created during a residency in Vancouver this winter in partnership between 221A and Griffin Art Projects.
Caroline Mesquitas sculptural practice intertwines the materiality of her altered, oxidized, and painted copper and brass sheets with theatrical playfulness. Her metallurgic experiments result in life-size figures, interacting with each other in a mise-en-scne crafted from sculpted sheet metal and an environment of coated steel. For the exhibition The Ballad, Mesquita produced a series of four sculpted characters interacting and facing each other or the viewer, as their presence blurs the line between fiction and reality, humans and mannequins. It is a procession, a form of public celebration, a moment of communion.
In the video produced for the exhibition and titled The Ballad (2017), the artist appears alongside her sculptures, as she pushes and reinvents ways of living together. Masquerading as a myriad of characters with diverse costumes and makeup, whether personifying a pilot, a teenager with braces, or an elegant Gothic woman, she seems to challenge our understanding of identity construction and representation, oscillating between tenderness and violence, love and vice. As her sculptures cuddle and caress her, then attack and wound her, the soundscape of the video"metallic jingling and clinking"gives the impression of a deliciously perverse carnival.
Martha Kirszenbaum, Curator The first chapter of the project was hosted at the Fondation dentreprise Ricard, Paris, earlier this year. The exhibitions will dovetail into an artists book published later in the year.
Supported by the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France in Canada, Institut Franais, Paris and Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver. With thanks to Dylan Townley- Smith, Wesley Horsfall, Stephan Wright and Ian Rhodes for the assistance in the studio
28 THEATRE: VANCITY THEATRE | MATHIEU COPELAND | THE EXHIBITION OF A FILM 10 April, 7 PM, at Vancity Theatre
The film as exhibition site is at the centre of this experimental project, both curatorial and cinematographic, by French curator Mathieu Copeland. The exhibition of a film brings together visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, performers, choreographers, and writers around the question Can an exhibition take place in a cinema theatre rather than a gallery space? While working the constraints intrinsic to feature-length film, it aims at being something other than a structuralist epic, or a suite of artists short films one after the other. Instead, each layer is constitutive of the whole, becoming a potential field of action. Viewed through the prism of the cinema, is it an exhibited film, the film of an exhibition or a filmed exhibition?
The screening will be preceded by a talk by Mathieu Copeland and followed by a reception in the cinema lobby, where movie posters and trailers by participating artists and musicians will be installed.
Initiated by Presentation House Gallery, this event is a co-production with Vancity Theatre made with the support of the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France in Canada.
Mathieu Copeland is a curator based in London, UK, and a lecturer at HEAD, Geneva,who seeks to subvert the traditional role, and renew our perceptions, of exhibitions. His exhibitions include VOIDS, A Retrospective (Centre Pompidou, Paris, and the Kunsthalle, Bern); A Choreographed Exhibition (Kunsthalle St Gallen & La Ferme du Buisson); Soundtrack for an Exhibition, Alan Vega, and Gustav Metzger (Musee dArt Contemporain, Lyon); A Mental Mandala (MUAC, Mexico City); and most recently A Retrospective of Closed Exhibitions (Kunsthalle Fribourg, Switzerland). Copeland also initiated and curated the series A Spoken Word Exhibitions, Reprise and the Exhibitions to Hear Read at MoMA, New York, in 2013. In 2017 he edited the anthology The Anti-Museum, co-published by Koenig Books.
29 THEATRE: THE CINEMATHEQUE | PETER HUTTON : NEAR AND FAR | DIM CINEMA APR 5, 7:30 PM
Peter Hutton: Near and Far DIM Cinema pays tribute to Peter Hutton, the influential American filmmaker and educator (Ken Burns and Kelly Reichardt were among his students) who died last June. Cahiers du cinma described his body of work as radical and singular: A sort of primitive documentary, silent, which celebrates the beauty of the world without forgetting to observe people, the conditions they live and work under.
Program One: Near April 5, 7:30 PM Boston Fire | 1979. 8 min. New York Near Sleep for Saskia | 1972. 10 min. New York Portrait, Chapter II | 1979. 16 min. New York Portrait, Chapter III | 1981. 16 min. Landscape (for Manon) | 1987. 12 min. Screening format: 16mm, silent.
Programmed by Michele Smith Hutton's black-and-white haikus are an exquisite distillation of the cinematic eye. The limitations imposed " no colour, no sound, no movement (except from a vehicle not directly propelled by the filmmaker), no direct cuts since the images are born and die in black " ironically entail an ultimate freedom of the imagination ... If pleasure can disturb, Huttons ploys emerge in full focus. These materializing then evaporating images dont ignite, but conjure strains of fleeting panoramas of detached bemusement. More than mere photography, Huttons contained-with-in-the-frame juxtapositions are filmic explorations of the benign and the tragic (Warren Sonbert).
30 WORKSHOPS: SALISH SINGING & DRUMMING WORKSHOPS Join us in learning social songs, drumming and dance with composer, producer, and traditional Lil'wat singer Russell Wallace.
These monthly workshops are free and open to everyone. No RSVP required. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Next workshops: April 13, 2017 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Co-presented by SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement and SFU Office for Aboriginal Peoples
31 WORKSHOPS: HOMESTEAD JUNCTION WORKSHOPS Check into their website for full details and to register www.homesteadjunction.ca
32 WORKSHOPS: WOODWARD'S COMMUNITY SINGERS SPRING 2017 WORKSHOPS Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM February 2 - July 20, 2017. 7:00 PM. FREE, everyone is welcome!
This is a free, drop-in, non-auditioned community choir. All voices are invited to join us in song. Together we sing music from gospel, folk, popular, and contemporary traditions. It's informal, fun, playful and profound.
Click here to join the choir's Facebook group for updates
33 WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOPS @ VIVO VIVO | INTRO TO MUSIC PRODUCTION & ABLETON LIVE APR 23
Join producer Alexandre Klinke (alexandreklinke.com) to expand your music performance and composition methods with this in-depth introduction to the multifaceted software, Ableton Live. Session 1: Sunday, April 23, 1pm-4pm Session 2: Sunday, April 30, 1pm-4pm Session 3: Sunday, May 7, 1pm-4pm
Spring Cleaning Special Rates! Three sessions, 9 hours total | $70, or $58 with VIVO Extended Producer Membership
Sign up on Eventbrite - https://music-production-with-alexandre- klinke.eventbrite.ca Ableton Live is one of the top music creation and performance platforms available. In this workshop students will be introduced to the fundamentals of audio recording, MIDI sequencing, mixing, and sound synthesis. They will learn how to use the tools in Ableton Live to produce music, experimental sound pieces and create their own synth patches. No prior experience necessary!
Visit VIVO Education for many more details: http://www.vivomediaarts.com/education/upcoming-workshops VIVO Media Arts Centre 2625 Kaslo Street, Vancouver, V5M3G9, Canada
34 WORKSHOPS: MIXED-MEDIA BASICS: A PLAYDATE WITH MARY Three 3-hour sessions that cover starting, layering and finishing a mixed-media artwork. Small groups (up to 4) in Mary's home studio. Usually 3 consecutive Saturdays 1-4. Available at other times and places by arrangement Next series starts May 20, 2017 http://opusartsupplies.com/how/workshops-classes/11804/mixed-media-basics- starts-may-20
STENCILLING AND STAMPING ON YOUR MIXED-MEDIA PIECE 3- hour session Sat. April 8 1-4pm Kitsilano home studio $40 includes materials. Bring a canvas, board or work-in-progress to add to.
More information: [email protected] web: http://www.marybennett.net/workshops/playdate/
35 WORKSHOPS: HEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF HERBS – WITH GARLIQ A 2 day intensive for those who want to deepen their spiritual connection to the healing power of medicinal herbs ~ Pacific Spirit Park ~ ~ Sat/Sun July 6/7, 2017 While there, you will learn how to…
• Communicate with plants so that you can connect and learn from the spirit of plants directly • Maintain Right Relationship with plants so that you can develop Plant Allies and relationships that you can rely on • Use your heart as an organ of perception to engage with, learn from and be healed by the plant world around you • Develop Plant Allies that will help you find direction and provide insight into your personal struggles and growth • Access the healing wisdom of local plants to sync your body, mind and spirit with the Laws of nature Use waking dreams (“dream journeys”) to connect with the spirit of herbs so that your unconscious mind can access the nonlinear ways that plants use to communicate
From this course, you’ll get… • The Community Support you need to stay motivated, engaged and connecting deeply with the plants • New Tools to sharpen your focus and increase your sensitivity so you can get more from your plant communications • The Specialized Skills needed you for to go deep into the ecological restoration of yourself • The Dedicated Time connecting with plants required to deepen your personal spiritual growth • The Practices necessary to develop and trust your heart as an organ of perception • 2-3 New Plant Allies (mostly trees!) to give you more confidence and choice when treating people with herbs How the 2 Day Intensive Works… We’ll spend the weekend outdoors in the incredibly beautiful Pacific Spirit Park (near UBC). Classes will run 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday & Sunday, July 6 & 7 (with a 1 hour break for lunch each day). The weekend will be filled with plant identification, guided meditations, solo time with specific medicinal plants and group time sharing your experiences and learning to make sense of them. You’ll spend intimate connection time with three incredible medicinal plants over the two days… • Black Cottonwood. Also known as “Balsam Poplar” and the “Balm of Gilead” • Western Red Cedar. Also known as “the Tree of Life” • Oregon Grape. Sometimes called “Mahonia” • And for the Six students who sign up for the additional Personal Integration Tools … • You’ll get two great additions to complement the weekend. • First is a sample kit of handcrafted herbal remedies made with the plants you’ve connected with over the weekend. This way, you can bring your Plant Allies with you throughout your day. You’ll be able to call on them, use them, to stay connected and continue you building/deepening your relationship. • And second, you’ll also get a 1 hour Plant Wisdom Session with Garliq. In this one-on-one session, you’ll be be able to do one of two things. You can either share a personal struggle or health issue (physical, emotional or spiritual) that you’re dealing with to get Garliq’s suggestions about which local plants you could work with to provide healing, support or insight. OR, you can get specific coaching to help you hone your plant communication skills. • It’s a chance to take advantage of Garliq’s years of experience working with plant spirits of the Pacific Northwest that can help improve your health and your life. • Cost/Investment: • This is the first time that I’ve put on a weekend intensive of this type, so I’m starting with an introductory rate (and hoping that you’ll have wonderful things to say about your experience that I can share in the future) … • Early Bird Pricing, until the end of day Fri. June 16th is … • $225 for the 2 Day Intensive & $325 with the additional Personal Integration Tools • Regular Price (after June 17) is … • $250 for the 2 Day Intensive & $350 with the Personal Integration Tools http://livingmedicineproject.com/herbal-education/vancouver-urban-herb- school/courses/healing-spirit-herbs-2-day-workshop/#unique-name
36 WORKSHOPS: body land ether Experiments & Training in Land-Based, Embodied, Creativity-Centred Organizing Practice April 22 & 23, May 20 & 21, June 10 & 11. (Workshops will run 2:00-6:00pm) each day. Camosun Bog (Wheelchair Accessible) & TBA Registration fee: $300 – $500, sliding scale Apply here by 11:59PM APRIL 7
Join T’uy’tanat-Cease Wyss & mia susan amir for body land ether, a 3-month training and experimentation series intended for community organizers, land and water defenders, politicized artists, and cultural workers/organizers living on the unceded and occupied territories of the x?m?θk??y??m, s?wxw_ ú7mesh, and Tsleil— Waututh. Bursaries, scholarships, and payment plans are available! Email [email protected] with any questions.
37 WORKSHOPS: GWFC FALL FOOD WORKSHOPS All workshops at Britannia Community Centre. Registration – 604-718-5800 (1) Info: Ian @ 604-718-5895 or [email protected]
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS LOCAL 38 EXHIBITION: 2017 ART ABOUT FINN SLOUGH SHOW Presented, by the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetlands Association in conjunction with the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Theme: ”TIME &TIDE: FINN SLOUGH - SPACE AND PLACE”
ARTISTS AND WRITERS: are invited to participate in this un‐juried, single‐focused show. Photographers, painters, sketchers, sculptors, textile artists, and other media welcome. Writers of short works, short reflections (up to 500 words) are also very welcome. All participants must bring work mounted and ready for display.
For more information visit: www.finnslough.com or email: [email protected]
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: bring art ready to hang/show to the ATRIUM at the Richmond Cultural Centre: Wednesday APRIL 5th between 3 and 7 pm Art MUST be brought at that time only please. Three pieces of art maximum per artist
Hours open to Public: Thurs. April 6th 1-9 pm Friday April 7th 9am - 9 pm GALA w guest 6:45 - 9 pm Sat April 8th 10am - 5 pm Sun. April 9th 10am - 3 pm.
39 EXHIBITION: PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE 2017/18 PROGRAM Deadline: Ongoing Application and information: http://www.pomoarts.ca/gallery-exhibition-proposal- application
40 EXHIBITION: VANCOUVER OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL – CALL FOR ARTISTS Are you an artist working outside the mainstream?
Ready to share, learn, and connect ? Want to perform/show/sell your work? August 11-12, 2017 Presented by Community Arts Council of Vancouver in partnership with Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC Map & Directions Once known as Art Brut, Outsider Art refers to the work of any artist who has little or no contact with the mainstream art world, often including low-income, visionary, folk, and aboriginal artists, and artists with mental health diagnoses. Outsider Art fairs and festivals are held in London, New York, and Paris. Given Vancouver’s number of outsider artists, we see tremendous value in this inclusive movement.* The inaugural Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival offers access to audiences, patrons, peers, community and learning to artists who do not currently have access to mainstream markets or cultural institutions. Unlike many art fairs, both performing and visual artists are invited to share their work, build their skills, and strengthen their connections to community. There will be an Artist Capacity-Building workshop, a Learning Lab on building performances within excluded communities, and demo-workshops on creative process by participating artists. 100% of sales go to exhibiting artists. Performing artists will receive fees. Artists facing visible or invisible barriers are invited to apply. Groups working with socially excluded artists are encouraged to contact us about group exhibition space. To Apply Please tell us about yourself and your practice, including how you identify as an Outsider Artist. Make sure to include your name and how we can contact you. 500 words max. Visual Artists Include 4-6 clear pictures of your artwork either as photocopies or .jpg files. Performing Artists Describe your short performance (10-20 minutes max) Auditions will be held in late May. Email applications to [email protected] OR Mail applications to: CACV 440-111 W. Hastings Street Vancouver BC V6B 1H4 Applications due May 1, 2017
Selected artists will be notified within 4-6 weeks Need more information? Email us or call 604-682-0010 Need some help getting started? Come to an Outreach Workshop! March 16th from 2-4 PM – Oppenheimer Park April 5th from 4-6 PM – Roundhouse Community Centre April 11th from 12-2 PM – Carnegie Community Centre April 16th from 7-9 PM – Gallery Gachet April 20th from 2-4 PM – Oppenheimer Park April 23rd from 7-9 PM – Gallery Gachet Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your workshop spot at [email protected]
*It is rarely recognized how, throughout history, art created by those who identify as “outsiders” profoundly influences trends, aesthetics, and evolution of cultural thought within the mainstream. Outsider Art can be evocative, prophetic, subversive, and can draw our attention to cultural legacies and understandings that are often marginalized, yet that profoundly shape our society. There are as many definitions of Outsider Arts as there are artists who identify as outsiders. The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival aims to create a space for dialogue, exploration, and shared discovery of what Outsider Arts means here, in this place, at this time, and what its contribution is to how we understand ourselves as a society.
41 FESTIVAL: VINE ARTS FESTIVAL – CALL FOR ARTISTS ARTIST APPLICATION VINES 2017 FESTIVAL: Festival: August 9-19 (main event Aug 19 with majority of programming) Main Event location: South end of Trout Lake Application Due: April 25, Results Released May 13 Paid: Honourarium (approx. $250 - $350 negotiable) Application apply here: http://vinesartfestival.com/pages/artist-application/
Are you interested in creating in the outdoors this summer? Do you want to experience performing in nature and community? Are you passionate about the social justice, envionmental justice and activisim? If so apply to present or create a work for Vines 2017 Festival
Vines is inviting artists of all displines interested in creating outdoor site-specific works at Trout Lake and other local parks to apply. Performers and visual artists will be given the opportunity to select a specific “earth-stage”. Collaboration is encouraged, as is the continuation of an existing work in a new space. Interactive art that allows audience participation is also recommended to connect the art with the community. We love experimental work and doth durational and shorter pieces are accepted. In other words we are very open! The only stipulation is the theme of work should be connected to the earth, land and human rights.
Artists are enouraged to work outside in preparation for the festival in lieu of indoor studio space. This will consitently bring art to a public space!
42 FESTIVAL: UNSETTLED –TWO SPIRIT CURATED FESTIVAL June 17 – 29
Our Two-Spirit curated 2017 festival, UnSettled, opens in just over three months. This year's signature visual art exhibition is curated by Adrian Stimson and features, among others, George Littlechild, Wanda Nanibush, and Cease Wyss. Here are some other programs to look forward to: • MSM [men seeking men] - a dance deconstruction piece from Toronto's lemonTree creations • Unsettling Colonial Gender Boundaries - media art commissioned and curated by VIMAF • Orchestral Powwow - Cris Derksen and the Chippewa Travellers perform her Juno-nominated composition with Allegra Chamber Orchestra, one of the world's first all-female orchestras • Greed/REsolve - paired dance works by Circadia Indigena highlighting Canada’s systematic marginalization of First Peoples from the land, its resources, and their way of life Check out our website and follow us on social media for the latest UnSettled updates.
43 FESTIVAL: PARTICIPATE IN THE POWELL STREET FESTIVAL! Applications for the 2017 Powell Street Festival are now available!
For Community Booths 2017 Community Booth Application For Craft Vendors 2017 Craft Vendor Application For Displays 2017 Display Application For Food Booth Vendors If you have not been a Food Booth Vendor at the Festival before, please contact Emiko for more information about the 2017 application process at emiko [at] powellstreetfestival.com or call 604.739.9388. 2017 Food Booth Application (password protected) For Marketplace Vendors 2017 Marketplace Application For Martial Arts Participants 2017 Martial Arts Application For Performers and Demonstrators 2017 Performance and Demonstration Application パフォーマー及びデモンストレー ション用申請書
Please contact us if you have any questions or difficulties – call 604.739.9388 or email Cara at admin [at] powellstreetfestival.com or Tracy at production [at] powellstreetfestival.com.
44 GRANT: CALL | CREATIVE SPARK VANCOUVER | GRANTS FOR EMERGING ARTISTS Deadline: April 21
Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists - Apply by April 21, 2017 Get the support you need to turn your ideas into action! Emerging artists across all disciplines who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver. Grants of up to $2,000 are available. Eligible artists must be living in the City of Vancouver or residents and members of the Musqueam, Squamish or Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Learn more and apply by April 21, 2017 at
http://artstarts.com/creativesparkvancouver
45 JOB CALL: OPEN CALL | MEDIA ARTS CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE (CIR) Deadline: THURSDAY APRIL 20 2017, no later than 11:59PM Download PDF
At: VIVO Media Arts Centre 2625 Kaslo Street, Vancouver BC www.vivomediaarts.com
Events + Exhibitions [email protected] 604 872 8337 ext. 3
VIVO Media Arts Centre is one of Canada’s leading artist-run centres dedicated to the exploration, creation, and dissemination of media arts. VIVO’s mission is to directly support artists and independent community-based producers to develop, exchange, and disseminate their skills in a supportive environment through accessible services and programs.
By facilitating the symbiotic relationship between a diversity of contemporary technologies that coalesce around new forms of knowledge and creativity, VIVO’s programs foster formal, aesthetic, and critical approaches to media arts practices. VIVO builds engaged audiences through residencies, lectures, workshops, performances, curated exhibitions, and archival research. Through the extensive resources of Western Canada’s largest repository of media art history, the Crista Dahl Media Library and Archive (CDMLA), VIVO plays a unique role in informing the art practice and its curatorial direction in the region. In recent years VIVO has also continued to widen its commitment to advancing and challenging the conventions of media arts and video by presenting initiatives that critically engage in their social manifestations and political realities and further our organizational commitment to interdisciplinary and intergenerational models.
Residency VIVO is looking for an independent media arts curator with a focus on new media practices to develop and execute a curatorial project over the course of 2017. The project will be developed during the the months of June and July and will be presented publicly in September 2017. The CIR is expected to develop a work plan that reflects their practice, while meeting presentation deliverables established in collaboration with the organization.
The project may include a physical exhibition, a series of events or other public programming components, such as performances, publications, talks, reading groups and lectures, online platforms, or other initiatives depending on the nature of the creative work.
Proposal Guidelines Applicants must submit a proposal to [email protected] (subject: Media Arts CIR 2017) with the following: • A 250-word curatorial statement; • A 600-word proposal, describing the curatorial framework and its relationship to VIVO’s • mandate; • A current CV for each of the key contributors, including the CIR applicant and participants • outlined in the proposed curatorial project (maximum 2 pages each); • Related images/texts as required and a corresponding list indicating the title/description, • artist(s) and year of each image/text (PDF or JPEGs, to a maximum of 15 images, or up • to 10 minutes of audio or video). For audio-visual material that cannot be transferred by • email please provide online link and include instructions for access; • An itemized budget. Please refer to the funding section below for availability of funds.
Proposals should demonstrate the project’s overall intention and background and are only expected to include pertinent details. Further research and development of the project is expected upon selection and acceptance. Copyright of curatorial work rests with the curator- in-residence. VIVO will require license to present the project and use communications materials for information and marketing purposes.
Funding The Curator-In-Residence will be expected to produce a project with a budget of $6,000- 7,000 CAD. The budget allocation will depend on the organization’s overall funding conditions and the scope of the project. Curatorial residents are paid a minimum curatorial fee of $2,000 out of the total budget and all projects must pay professional fees to participants at above CARFAC/IMAA’s minimum fee schedule.
Selection Process Project proposals are shortlisted by a jury committee comprised of the Events+Exhibitions Coordinator, an independent curator and a new media artist. Selected applicants will be contacted by the end of April 2017. The proposals are assessed based on the organization’s mandate and the relevance to the programming direction of the Events and Exhibitions department. Please note that all submissions will be acknowledged but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
VIVO Media Arts Centre encourages applications from self-identified members of underserved communities as well as visible and invisible minority groups.
This residency takes place on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Inquiries may be directed to VIVO’s E+E Coordinator at [email protected]
46: JOB CALL: OR GALLERY | DIRECTOR/CURATOR The Or Gallery is now accepting applications for the position of Director/Curator. Deadline: by April 4
The Director/Curator is responsible for all aspects of the gallery administration as well as its exhibition programming. The position functions independently of a Board of Directors but is accountable to them. Working with the Director/Curator is a part time Program Manager and full time Gallery and Publications Assistant. The position will be offered on a 2 or 3 year limited contract basis, and will begin early May. The salary is $50,000 CAD per annum plus extended health benefits.
The Or Gallery is a leading nonprofit organization and one of Canada's foremost artist run centres. The Or Gallery was established in 1983 and operated for many years much like a curatorial residency for artists, providing limited appointments as director and curator of the gallery and developing a track-record of innovative idea-driven exhibitions. This mandate has been adjusted in recent years to allow for longer terms for the staff director, but the organization remains committed to curatorial innovation and diversity; hosting guest curated exhibitions and curatorial residencies. The Or Gallery has placed historic emphasis on milieu as a cultural driver and continues to emphasize short-term curatorial opportunities for artists as a means of emphasizing the role communities and discourse play in art production. The gallery develops local practice by interspersing exhibitions by local, national, and international artists, and by exhibiting artists at varying stages of their careers. Over the course of its history, the Or has produced exhibitions, performances, off-site projects, and books with what are now some of the most recognized names in contemporary art: Francis Als, Raymond Boisjoly, Dana Claxton, Tacita Dean, Stan Douglas, Geoffrey Farmer, Rodney Graham, David Hartt, Matthew Higgs, Brian Jungen, Garry Neill Kennedy, Roy Kiyooka, Barbara Kruger, Tim Lee, Ken Lum, Duane Linklater, Lynne Marsh, Myfanwy MacLeod, Luanne Martineau, Kristina Lee Podesva, Martha Rosler, Marina Roy, Jeremy Shaw, Jeff Wall, Ian Wallace and Krzysztof Wodiczko. Responsibilities: * Shaping the curatorial vision for gallery programming; communicating with artists and guest curators in the development of exhibitions, talks and publications The tenure of the successful applicant will span the gallery's acquisition of a new capital purchase, the Programming and Residency Space * Development of fundraising efforts and preparation of successful grant applications for municipal, provincial and federal funding bodies * Budget management including creating and administering the annual budget; keeping accurate books; and cyclically working with accountant and auditor * Working with the Board of Directors in reviewing policy, operational planning, organizational development, and fundraising campaigns * Managing staff, interns, and volunteers, including hiring and training * The applicant need not have prior curatorial experience but must demonstrate a passion for and an extensive knowledge of contemporary art practice. They must show strong discursive and fiscal management skills as well as familiarity with nonprofit organizations. Some familiarity with Vancouver city planning and arts capital organizations will be considered an asset. Knowledge of artist run centres alongside critical and grant writing experience would also be regarded as considerable assets. Artists are encouraged to apply. The Or Gallery is committed to selecting staff without discriminating on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, orientation, religion, creed, or disability.
Interested individuals are asked to submit a current CV (max. 3 pages), a list of two references and their email addresses/phone numbers, and letter of interest to the email address below by April 4. The letter of interest should be no more than one page in length, and should make mention of the applicant's exhibition experience, curatorial vision and knowledge of contemporary art and artist run centres.
Please submit all documents in PDF format only.
We apologize that we cannot reply to all applicants, and only those asked for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Attn: Hiring Committee [email protected]
47 MISCELLANEOUS: ASTORINO’S IS RUN BY THE BRITANNIA COMMUNITY CENTER AND IS AVAILABLE TO BE RENTED BY ANYONE! Ideal for: rehearsals! information sessions! dance classes! art/craft sales! rummage sales! community events! shows and dancing!
Tall ceilings, wood floors, accessible bathrooms and a central location are some its awesome perks and features. To learn more check out Astorino’s on the internets!
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48 PROPOSALS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - PLOT Deadline: 11:00 PM, April 30, 2017.
The word “plot” describes a small parcel of land, designated for a specific purpose. It refers to a sequence of events that drives a story. To “plot” can mean to chart one’s position, as on a map, or to devise a secret plan or scheme.
PLOT is a forthcoming space at Access Gallery, launching in Fall 2017 following an extensive gallery renovation and space-creation project made possible by the generosity of the Province of BC’s Collaborative Spaces program. We are seeking submissions from collectives, artist initiatives, nascent or small-scale organizations, and those conducting itinerant projects who seek space, greater visibility and, most importantly, who desire to cultivate a relationship with a community or public.
Given Access Gallery’s mission to create conditions for emergence, PLOT will exist as a platform for occupants who will benefit from reaching these publics, and who are in need of physical space to manifest their initiative. The 200ft² space will be gifted in kind to occupants for an agreed-upon duration (between one and six months), and will serve as a public interface, a site for exchange, experimentation or otherwise. PLOT will be accessible to the public during Access’ regular opening hours, and for special programmed events. We welcome submissions from applicants of differing natures, and are particularly interested in those demonstrating a set of values shared with our own, or who are developing projects that might converse with Access’ upcoming artistic programmes. We encourage applicants to consider conducting events, workshops, research, talks, reading groups, work-ins, and so on.
The aim of PLOT is to establish a collegial relationship with occupants, to support one another through a cross-pollination of communities, a sharing of skills and resources, and an investment in the cultivation of conversations that might otherwise remain isolated. We are motivated by the increased potential and unexpected synergies for both artists and audiences who work alongside one another. This strategy seems increasingly important given the many forces attempting to divide and disintegrate community within our current socio-political and economic milieu, and considering also that we remain uninvited guests on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Peoples.
*PLOT occupants will also have a large format plotter printer at their disposal, generously donated by Measured Architecture, which may or may not factor in their programmes, artistic output and interface with the public.
The PLOT initiative was made possible by the Province of BC’s Collaborative Spaces Program, and is generously supported by Measured Architecture. Access acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of BC through the BC Arts Council and the BC Gaming Commission, the City of Vancouver, and our donors, members, and volunteers.
Submission Guidelines Please format your application as a single PDF, and email it directly to [email protected] by 11:00 PM, April 30, 2017. Please use subject line “PLOT 2017-18.”
Your submission must include the following: • 250 word introduction to / background on your organization, collective, or initiative, including descriptions, if applicable, of past programmes • 250 word proposal for your occupation of PLOT, including prospective timeline and a budget that indicates projected and/or confirmed funding sources (*Please remember to budget for CARFAC level fees for all invited artists and practitioners) • Up to 10 images of relevant past work • One-page CVs of all participants/collaborators • Max 100 word biographies of all primary participants and, if applicable, of invited artists/practitioners Please direct all questions to [email protected]
49 SPACE FOR RENT: PERFORMANCE WORKS: PRIME VENUE STILL AVAILABLE
Are you looking for a space in the city? The beautiful Performance Works on Granville Island has openings for this spring. The venue works great for photo shoots, shows, filming, weddings, and so on. It's very flexible and now available March 27 - April 13.
Check it out here: http://www.giculturalsociety.org/FILES/Office%20- %20Rental%20Dates%20Available.pdf
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS NATIONAL
50 AWARD: ASIAN CANADIAN WRITERS WORKSHOP EMERGING WRITER AWARD GUIDELINES
2016—Poetry 2017---Fiction http://www.asiancanadianwriters.ca/p/emerging-writers-award.html
The ACWW Emerging Writers Award (EWA) was established in 1999 to help authors of Pacific Rim Asian heritage be published with an established publishing house. The winner of the first award was poet, Rita Wong (Monkeypuzzle, published by Press Gang.) Madeleine Thien won the second award in 2001 for her short story collection, Simple Recipes. This manuscript impressed McClelland & Stewart so much that they offered Madeleine a two-book deal. Simple Recipes went on to win the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, the City of Vancouver Book Prize, and was a finalist in the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book. The ACWW Emerging Writer Award is a community-building initiative of the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop to encourage the development of quality manuscripts and finished works by new writers in our community. The 2017 contest is for a book-length work of fiction by an Asian-Canadian writer of Pacific Rim Asian heritage who has not previously published any book-length work of any genre in traditional or digital form. The Author The author must be a Canadian of Pacific Rim Asian heritage (including East Asian or Southeast Asian descent) and an emerging writer who has not previously self- published or traditionally published a book-length work of any genre in traditional or digital form. After a manuscript is submitted to the EWA competition, the author agrees not to submit the work to any publishers until after the manuscript has been released from the EWA competition in September 2016 (or September 2017 for the fiction competition.) Receipt and release of the manuscript will be acknowledged in a timely fashion. The Jury The jury will be comprised of three members of the writing community. If there is no work of sufficiently high quality, the jury may decide that there is no winner. Deadline for manuscripts: Submissions for the 2017 fiction competition must be postmarked by June 1, 2017. 1) Completed application form (download for attachment). 2) $25.00 registration fee entitles the entrant to a year’s membership in ACWW. Cheque written out to: Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop Society. 3) Three print copies of the manuscript in addition to a digital copy to be sent to: [email protected]. Printed manuscripts must be bound: no loose or stapled sheets will be accepted. The copies of the manuscripts must be single size printed form only. Submitted manuscripts will not be returned upon completion of contest.
Please send submissions to: ACWW Emerging Writing Award #2 – 3572 SE Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V5S 4R3
For queries and media contact Jim Wong-Chu: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 604-355-5795
Deadline for manuscripts: must be postmarked by June 1, 2017 (fiction)
51 AWARD: THE KINGSTON PRIZE, CANADA’S PORTRAIT COMPETITION Deadline for entries is 28 April 2017.
The Kingston Prize, Canada's Portrait Competition, has announced the following members of the jury for 2017. Sara Angel is the Founder and Executive Director of the Art Canada Institute. She is based at the University of Toronto where she holds a Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship. Sara writes on contemporary visual culture for publications including Maclean's, Canadian Art, The Walrus, and The Globe and Mail. Catharine Mastin is Director of the Art Gallery of Windsor and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Windsor. She is the AGW's 6th Director and is an active curator, writer and educator. She has won several writing awards and is a best-selling Canadian author. She is a member of several Art Museum organizations. Glenn Priestley is a Toronto-born artist and teacher, now living in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He studied fine art at Ontario College of Art and in Florence, Italy. His work encompasses figurative art and landscapes. He has exhibited widely in Toronto, New York and other Canadian locations. His work is to be found in many collections in Canada and the U.S. The Kingston Prize is a biennial competition for painted and drawn contemporary portraits by Canadian artists of Canadian subjects. The competition is open to all artists and subjects who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada. The Prize is $20,000 with two $2000 Honourable Mention awards. Entry information, in English and French, is at www.kingstonprize.ca. Awards will be made on Saturday 4 November at the Peel Art Gallery (PAMA), in Brampton Ontario.
Contact 613.544.6329 | [email protected] Suite 114-427 Princess St., Kingston ON K7L 5S9 www.kingstonprize.ca @kingstonprize www.facebook.com/canadaportraitprize
52 COMPETITION: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - RBC CANADIAN PAINTING COMPETITION Due: May 3, 2017 at 4 p.m. EST
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2017 RBC Canadian Painting Competition! As part of the RBC Emerging Artists Project, the RBC Canadian Painting Competition – now in its 19th year – seeks to give exposure and opportunity to Canada’s next generation of visual artists, in addition to a total of $85,000 in prize money to the finalists.
The winner will receive a prize of $25,000. The two honourable mentions will receive $15,000 each and the remaining 12 finalists receive $2,500 each. Key information for 2017: • Entries are now being accepted online at www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition • Deadline to submit is May 3, 2017 at 4 p.m. EST • The submitted works will be short-listed to 15 finalists by an independent panel of judges and finalists will be announced on June 29, 2017 • Winners will be announced October 17, 2017 at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Eligibility: The Canadian Painting Competition is open to all artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (with a permanent resident card) and who are at the beginning of their professional careers (within the first five (5) years). For the purposes of the Competition, the beginning of an artist’s professional career is marked by their first group or solo exhibition in a museum, public gallery, commercial gallery or artist-run centre.
Please review the Competition terms and conditions here: https://rbcpaintingcompetition.cment.net/secure/splash.aspx
Questions? Contact: Alex Kucharski, [email protected]
53 CONFERENCE: THE CALL FOR PANELS FOR THE- 27TH INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CONFERENCE in Kansas City will open soon Do you want to present a panel at the conference next October? The Call for Panels will open in January 2017 for those interested in serving as a panel moderator during the 27th International Sculpture Conference. ”“
The 2017 International Sculpture Conference in Kansas City will focus on topics like: • Materials and Mediums • The Business of Art” • Public Art • Sustainability” • Mechanical Reproduction • And other topics in contemporary sculpture”“ For upcoming information on the Call for Panels, including submission topics and deadlines, join the mailing list at www.sculpture.org/kc2017.”“ For other inquiries about the 27th International Sculpture Conference, contact the Events Department at [email protected] or (609) 689-1051 x302.
Please indicate if you require any accessibility accommodations by contacting the events department at (609) 689-1051 x302 or [email protected]. The International Sculpture Center is committed to ensuring that all events are accessible to all of our patrons. This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Dept. of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The International Sculpture Center (ISC) is a member-supported, nonprofit organization founded in 1960 to champion the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society. Members include sculptors, collectors, patrons, architects, developers, journalists, curators, historians, critics, educators, foundries, galleries, and museums-anyone with an interest in and commitment to the field of sculpture.
International Sculpture Center, 14 Fairgrounds Road, Ste. B, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 p: 609.689.1051 f:609.689.1061
54 EXHIBITION: THE LATCHAM GALLERY - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Amended Landscape The Latcham Gallery is looking for Ontario artists who work with lens based practices and whose artwork in some way reflects humanity’s footprint upon the landscape. The Amended Landscape will feature the work of award winning Canadian photographer Edward Burtynksy alongside those selected from submissions received. The scheduled date for this small group exhibition is July 6 to August 19, 2017. Please send up to 10 jpg images or video links with cv, statement, image list, etc. by April 15. Email submissions only please to [email protected] - please put The Amended Landscape plus your name in the subject line of the email.
The Latcham Gallery is the public art gallery in Stouffville, Ontario. It is dedicated to providing opportunities for members of the community to view art and the ideas that artists express through contemporary practices. It is funded by donations, sponsorships, membership and fundraising events as well as grants from the municipality of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Ontario Arts Council.
THE LATCHAM GALLERY 6240 Main Street, Stouffville ON, L4A 1E2 Hours: Tues – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am-4pm www.latchamgallery.ca
55 EXHIBITION: CALL | OCADU - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST https://factoronto.org/expression-of-interest/ Deadline: April 1
Expressions of interest for artists to participate in an intergenerational eminist art exhibition around the Women's Kit to be launched at OCADU in the fall of 2017.
NOTE: Due to the funding perimeters of this project, this call is only open to Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking Students who are currently OCADU students or recent alumni of OCADU. We are looking for artists to participate in an exhibition by creating new work in response to archival feminist material in the Women's Kit.
The Women's Kit is a cardboard box full of roughly 150 items (pamphlets, records, posters, newspaper reprints, biographies, literature, drawings, collages, filmstrips, photographs, slides, etc.) that relate to women and their socialization. It was produced in 1973 by artist and OISE researcher, Pamela Harris, to be used by high school and college educators. The kit was designed to encourage individuals to observe and question the limitations set for women and how they can realize their fullest potential and gain a sense of history. It also illuminated what history has recorded, what it has omitted, and why.
The kit contains several items that link back to feminist art making at OCA (now OCADU) in the early 1970's, such as the audio of a panel discussion on campus about the difficulties of being a woman artist. Much of the material still resonates with current politics and art, while also reflecting what is not addressed by the tenants of Second Wave Feminism. As our consciousness has developed over the decades, so has the intersectional approach to these justice issues.
Chosen artists will be invited to make new work in response to the social justice themes communicated in the Women's Kit and to address the gaps. They will receive an honorarium and will be mentored through installation design, exhibition marketing and promotion, and the planning of an accompanying panel.
A second project, funded by the Ontario Arts Council, will involve high school students from Central Toronto Academy who will be creating artwork for the exhibition this summer at workshops with Curriculum leaders from FAC and Blank Canvases.
Email questions to: [email protected] Send the following in PDF form by April 01, 2017 to [email protected]
3 examples of current work, including: size, title and medium A paragraph outlining your interest in this project (max 500 words) A contact page with your email, phone number and a short bio ( 150 words )
56 EXHIBITION: CALL | THE ALTERNATOR CENTRE | CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2018 | MAIN GALLERY
The Alternator accepts exhibition proposals from artists and curators. Selections are based on: Compatibility with the Alternator's mandate Quality of the proposal Quality of work submitted by the artist Availability of space SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. CAR/FAC fees are paid. Submissions from both individual artists and groups will be considered with an emphasis on an experimental approach. Alternator is currently inviting exhibiting artists to create an extension of their work for public space. Please include a short proposal for this secondary component along with your submission. For example this might include a banner, posters, public performance or outdoor projection. A separate production fee will be paid. Please include all of the following when submitting your proposal: A brief description (maximum 300 words) clearly outlining the exhibition you are proposing Artist statement - maximum 500 words Curriculum vitae 15-20 images with name and title. Video artists may submit a video no longer than 5 minutes Image list detailing medium and size Self addressed, sufficiently stamped envelope (for return only) Please submit images in jpeg format on a USB drive. Label jpg images with number and title, for example: 01_title.jpg, 02_title.jpg etc. Jpg images must be 72 dpi, maximum1024 x 768 pixels. 500 KB (0.5MB). Applications submitted by e-mail are not accepted.
For more information please visit us online at www.alternatorgallery.com. Mail proposals to: Attn: Programming Committee The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art 421 Cawtson Ave, Unit 103, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6Z1
57 EXHIBITION: ATTENTION: ARTISTS WORKING IN TEXTILE, FIBRE MEDIUMS Gladstone Hotel Presents CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – Hard Twist 12 – Yarn August 23 to Early January 2017 Submission Deadline: April 30, 2017 Juror’s Selections to be Announced May 26, 2017
HARD TWIST 12 – Yarn, the twelfth annual edition of the Gladstone Hotel’s signature show of textile-based art, invites artists to explore the art of narrative through textile.
Yarn me a yarn, spin me a tale, string me along – tell me a story! Whether speaking of the solid stuff of truth or of fabricating a tissue of lies, it’s hard to tell a story without the textile words and imagery that weave their way through the fabric of language and lore. Hard Twist 12 – Yarn challenges artists to spin a tale with thread, but without words. There are only three criteria; work must: • be textile or fibre related • explore or express ideas connected to this year’s theme • be designed to hang on a wall or be lightly suspended from a ceiling – we are unable to accept free standing work due to the nature of the exhibition space Hard Twist has become an important annual event within the Canadian textile art community as well as being a signature event for the Gladstone.
HARD TWIST 12 JURORS: Ketzia Kobrah – Textile Artist and previous Hard Twist participant Natalia Nekrassova – Curator, Collections and Research, Textile Museum of Canada Erin Stump – Gallery Owner, ESP | Erin Stump Projects Helena Frei and Chris Mitchell – Hard Twist curators Lukus Toane – Director of Exhibitions, Gladstone Hotel (ex-officio)
Hard Twist Hanging/Installation – Physical Criteria: • All pieces must be able to be hung/installed securely – the gallery space is part of a fully functioning hotel • The hotel’s cable-and-hook security mounting system can accommodate most work that is designed to be wall-hung. • Artists whose work is accepted for the show must follow the exhibition guidelines of the Hotel as it it is a heritage space. Hard Twist Entry checklist: Please include the following in your submission: • Complete the Submission Form Here • Send your images to: [email protected] ADMIN FEE: $100 + HST = $113 (to be paid to hotel only on acceptance) THERE IS NO FEE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
58 EXHIBITION: CALL FOR ARTISTS: COBALT GALLERY AND YELLOW HOUSE GALLERY ARE TEAMING UP! WE PRESENT A CALL FOR ARTISTS CELEBRATING CANADA 150
EXHIBITION DATE JUNE 16TH TO JULY 30TH, 2017 Reception at both galleries Friday June 16th 6:30 to 9:30pm Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017
Artists will purchase a 5”x10”, ½” Baltic birch plywood panel plus saw tooth hanging fixture. Artist will decide to be installed portrait or landscape. Fee is $25 per board. Finished piece should be max 3” in depth.
Pieces of wood are now available at both galleries! You may purchase as many boards from each gallery as you like. Our suggestion, if your budget allows, is to purchase a board from each gallery.
Register in person. Each gallery has 150 boards to disperse- you may purchase as many boards as you want- first come first served! Make sure and call each gallery to find out their hours for pick up.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017
Title and artist name to appear visible on the back of each piece submitted. Finished work must be dropped off at the gallery by June 1st for install Each work will retail for $90. (Or you may choose to list as NFS). The galleries will take 10% admin fee for any pieces sold. Please no duplicates if exhibiting in both galleries.
Questions please contact the galleries:
Yellow House Gallery & Framing 416-792-8460 [email protected] www.yellowhousegallery.ca 921 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON, M4E 1S6
Cobalt Gallery & Studio 416-694-0156 870a Kingston Road, Toronto, ON, M4E 1S3
59 EXHIBITION: TANGLED ART + DISABILITY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM CANADIAN DEAF, MAD & DISABILITY-IDENTIFIED ARTISTS Applications will be accepted between March 9 and May 5, 2017.
Tangled Art + Disability is currently accepting applications from Deaf, Mad and disability-identified artists to create new work for an upcoming series of exhibitions which will run from September 2017 to April 2018 at Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto.
Tangled Art + Disability invites proposals for projects in any artistic discipline that reflect the expansive dimensions of disability arts and culture. We seek creative works that explore Canada’s past, present and future, centering the experiences of Deaf, Mad and disabled people, and responding to the following questions: • In what ways has Canada historically included or excluded us? • How do we navigate the current realities of living and being in this country? • How might we shape a future that truly embraces us? We welcome responses that relate to crip theory, intersectional identities and community-driven moments.
Tangled Art + Disability intends to reveal, celebrate and promote the work of diverse Canadian artists from Deaf, Mad and disability communities, and to bring attention and visibility to the contributions these artists are making to Canadian arts and culture. We will support artists in developing thoughtful community-centered interactions and integrating inclusive practices of access and accessibility. We encourage submissions from diverse communities and cultural backgrounds including Black, Indigenous, POC & LGBTQQIP2SAA.
We are interested in projects that: • Fit within the Tangled Art Gallery space (an 800 sq. ft. gallery). See our floor plan here: http://tangledarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tangled-Floor-Plan- March-9.pdf We encourage multidisciplinary work and creative use of the space. Tangled has the capacity to screen film and media works, and to host performances that do not exceed the limitations of the space. • Embrace a creative approach to accessibility. We encourage multi-sensory work, interactive and tactile pieces. All exhibits to include audio description, captioning, and ASL interpretation, as needed. • Reflect intersectional experiences and perspectives of Deaf, Mad and disability cultures. Budget Selected artists will receive an exhibition fee of $2,000 and a budget of $3,000 for creation/materials. Tangled will additionally cover the cost of installation (up to $1,500), accessibility, shipping, and promotion. For selected artists who reside outside Toronto, we will provide round-trip travel and housing for an agreed upon duration based on the needs of the project. Applications must include: • A completed application form (Can be found here: http://tangledarts.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/03/Accessible-Application-Form-1.pdf) • An artist CV or biography • A budget indicating how the $3,000 would be spent • Artist samples, ideas, sketches, or documentation of past work Applications will be assessed based on: Artistic merit Overall value to the field of disability arts and community at large The viability of the proposed project and budget Accessibility of the project to audiences with wide-ranging disabilities, Deaf and Mad communities.
Only submissions from Deaf, Mad and disability-identified artists will be considered. We will accept written applications, as well as ASL video responses. We can also provide assistance for filling out the written application form or, as needed, applicants can respond to the questions in person.
For information about the call and all of the downloadable files including The Call for Submissions, The Application Form, and The Floor Plan Visit our website, http://tangledarts.org/programs/call-for-submissions/
Completed applications can be sent by mail to: Tangled Art + Disability Attn: Call For Submissions Suite S-122, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto M5V 3A8 Or by email to: [email protected]
Contact Sean Lee at (647) 725-5064 to schedule an in person application or to book application writing assistance.
About Tangled Art + Disability: Tangled is boldly redefining how the world experiences art and those who create it. We are a not for profit art + disability organization dedicated to connecting professional and emerging artists, the arts community and a diverse public through creative passion and artistic excellence. Our mandate is to support disability-identified artists, to cultivate disability arts in Canada, and to enhance access to the arts for artists and audiences of all abilities.
Suite 122, 401 Richmond St W, Toronto On M5V 3A8 tangledarts.org 647 725 5064
60 EXHIBITION: THE GLADSTONE HOTEL | COME UP TO MY ROOM 2018 Deadline: Sunday June 18, 2017.
The Gladstone Hotel pleased to announce the Call for Submissions for Come Up To My Room 2018, the Gladstone's Annual Alternate Design Event (Jan. 18-21 2018), in conjunction with Toronto Design Offsite and Interior Design Show.
Come Up To My Room (#CUTMR) is an alternative design exhibition that provides a platform for experimentation outside the norms of art and design, at the edges between intention and interpretation. Freed from the constraints of traditional practice, CUTMR encourages spatial exploration that engages our senses, our memories and our perceptions of reality. The exhibition challenges participants to push their everyday practice by offering a blank canvas upon which to explore new themes and ways of working. Framed within the backdrop of the historic 126-year-old Gladstone Hotel, CUTMR invites artists and designers to create site-specific, immersive installations that stimulate the imagination and encourage discussion and dialogue between contributors and visitors alike.
The 15th instalment of CUTMR will take place between January 18 and January 21, 2018, in conjunction with Toronto Design Offsite Festival (TO DO) Interior Design Show (IDS). We invite you to submit proposals as individuals or as collectives, and multidisciplinary teams are encouraged. This call is open to Canadian and international participants.
For more information please visit: http://comeuptomyroom.com/ HOW TO SUBMIT Please submit electronically no later than Sunday June 18, 2017. Submissions must include:
Completed online submissions form, found HERE: https://docs.google.com/a/gladstonehotel.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqy CtdsxWxSqz4qYzOStXrY4wvxn0ke0r7JIyFNJdUenSCLQ/viewform Emailed Proposal to [email protected], including: * Portfolio of visual representation of 2-5 previous projects and your website URL * Your CV * A one-page Expression of Interest specific to CUTMR 2018 * 2-5 images of your work (ArtistName_Title.jpg) NOTE: Unlike the room installations, participants submitting for a public space project MUST include details of specific works to be exhibited in the show. All participants are required to showcase new work and are asked to produce work specifically for CUTMR 2018. Please include as much detail as possible on your proposal for the space, as well as images of your previous work. Drawings, descriptions, etc., of your proposed project are essential. EXHIBITION FEES $600 + HST for room installations $250 + HST for public space projects Fees are payable upon acceptance. NOTE: Several of our past participants have been successful in obtaining exhibition assistance grants and sponsorships from Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council or private donors respectively. WHAT YOU GET Fees include space rental for the run of the exhibition; exhibition administration, curation and coordination; inclusion in the promotion, professional PR services, social media promotion, VIP events, exhibition catalogue and cross-promotion with the Toronto Design Offsite (TO DO) list. Past press coverage has included: Toronto Life, Where Toronto, Canadian Architect, Forbes Mag, Torontoist, CBC (Stephen & Chris), Azure, Design Lines, Now Toronto, the Globe and Mail, Monocle and many more!
61 EXHIBITION: CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS FOR THE 2018 EXHIBITION SEASON Deadline for Submissions: 4:30 PM Friday, April 7, 2017
The Ottawa School of Art (OSA) is now accepting proposals of current or proposed work for the 2018 exhibition season for both its ByWard campus gallery and Orleans campus gallery. Artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals. Group exhibition proposals are also accepted. Artists should submit only one proposal and indicate the gallery in which they wish their work to be exhibited (i.e. ByWard or Orleans). One exhibition proposal can be submitted for consideration at both galleries. An application to both galleries must include a clear understanding of both spaces and how the show would differ to best use the dimensions of each gallery. Basic information on the two galleries: ByWard campus gallery offers approximately 735 square feet of wall space with a hardwood floor. Room dimensions: 28’ – 7.5” x 25’ – 6.5”. Height to ceiling: 11’ – 7.5”. Height to track lighting: 9’ – 9”. The Orleans Gallery offers approximately 1313 square feet of wall space with a concrete floor. Room dimensions: 60’ – 0” x 22’ – 0” Height to ceiling: 12’ – 3” Height to track lighting: 9’ – 8” The Orleans gallery also has several moveable wall panels measuring 118” x 48”, which can be used to divide the room length wise. Proposals: Proposals MUST include the following information in order to be considered: • An outline of intent and rational of the exhibition, and title. • An artist statement and up-to-date exhibition curriculum vitae. • Enclosed with the application, a maximum of ten images of recent work completed within the last 2 years. Do not submit original work. Please refer to the Guidelines for Support Materials (attached). • A list of works containing: name, medium, size and year the work was made. Jury Process: • The jury, which consists of 3 art professionals, will make its selection based on the quality of the work, the overall integrity of the proposal, and its relation to the programs of the OSA. (Poorly organized proposals will not be considered). The jury will meet within 4 weeks of the submission deadline. • Artists will be notified of the jury’s decision within 2 weeks of the jury meeting. • Submission packages may be picked up at the OSA reception desk by this time or, if a self addressed sealable envelope is provided, will be returned via regular post. Submission packages remaining after the two weeks of being notified will be discarded. • CD’s, DVD’s and USB sticks will be returned by mail only if the artist provides a suitable stamped, self-addressed envelope. • OSA is not responsible for damage or loss of CD’s, DVD’s or USB sticks during handling by Canada Post. Conditions of Exhibition: • A CARFAC artist’s exhibition fee will be paid to the artist(s). • Selected artists will be responsible for shipping and shipping insurance to and from OSA. • Any special equipment or display materials required for works in 3 dimensions, video works and/or media works that are selected for exhibition must be supplied by the artist(s).
2018 Call For Exhibition Proposals - Bilingual Guidelines for Support Materials Bilingual Mail or deliver, (submissions will not be accepted via email), your submission to:
The Gallery Committee Ottawa School of Art 35 George St. Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
For more details regarding the submission please call or e-mail: Cathy Brake at the Ottawa School of Art ByWard Campus 613-241-7471 x 27 [email protected] Nadine Argo at the Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus 613-580-2765 [email protected]
62 EXHIBITION: CALL | TAIS | CALL: ANIMATION SHOWCASE The Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is pleased to announce that the 11th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase is now Open for Entries.
SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submission deadline May 22, 2017, by midnight. TAIS Members may SUBMIT via tais.ca/showcase All Non-members must submit via FilmFreeway QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRIES Any frame-by-frame or computer-assisted animated film or video completed within the last 2 years may be entered. Films must be no more than 10 minutes in length The person(s) submitting the film must either be the creator of the film or have express permission from the creator of the film to submit it.The creator(s) of the film must have the rights or express permission to use all materials used in the film. Films must be submitted by Monday, May 22nd, 2017 (by midnight) TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Works submitted for selection must be in Quick Time file format, sized at 1920 x 1080 / codec Prores or H264 sound 48hz. Films can be submitted via Film Freeway, or by providing us the Dropbox URL for download, or by sending us a link to the film on Vimeo (if password protected you must provide the password). SUBMISSION FEES AND DEADLINE A $5.00 submission fee is required, except for TAIS Members (membership # required)All material must be submitted by Monday, May 22nd, 2017 (by midnight) or it will not be considered. Films may be kept within TAIS Library for research purposes only ARTIST FEES All selected artists will receive an artist fee in accordance with IMAA recommended rates. Fee amounts are based upon the length of the selected work(s). All fees will be remitted in Canadian dollars. What is IMAA?
TAIS programming is presented with the support of the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Canada Council for the Arts QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Jenn Snider, Managing Director Toronto Animated Image Society [email protected] | 416-533-7889 ABOUT TAIS Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is an artist-run non-profit production centre that focuses on the exploration of animation as a contemporary art form. TAIS has a growing membership of artists who access the centre's programming and production services. TAIS offers access to studios and equipment to support animation production by members and guest artists. TAIS also offers outreach education workshops across the GTA, and regularly organizes commissioning opportunities for new creation, including engaging in collaboration with other like-minded arts organizations to present new programming. Each year, TAIS also invites national and international animation artists for lectures, workshops, and screenings, and prioritizes involving artists from diverse practices, backgrounds and communities. www.tais.ca
63 EXHIBITION: CANADIAN CRAFT BIENNIAL EMERGING EXHIBITION: NOTHING IS NEWER THAN TRADITION DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017, 11:59 EST EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 19 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
LOCATION: ART GALLERY OF BURLINGTON ~ 1333 LAKESHORE ROAD, BURLINGTON
The Art Gallery of Burlington, in collaboration with Craft Ontario, is pleased to announce the inaugural Canadian Craft Biennial, August 19 to October 29, 2017. As part of Biennial programming, Nothing is Newer than Tradition will present the work of emerging Ontario makers that reflect a dedicated engagement with specialized skills and materials. The exhibition will explore how craft materials, tools and processes are creatively reiterated through the hands of a new generation of makers. As a celebratory year, 2017 is the 150th anniversary of both Canada and Ontario, and Nothing is Newer than Tradition will present work that opens up an experience of craft history, where the making of objects critically intersects with both our past and present cultural, social and political ways of being in the world. Craft traditions of making are deeply rooted in identities and cultures that extend beyond current national boundaries and conventions, and remain critical in presenting work that enriches and reflects our lives today. Craft Ontario welcomes emerging craftspeople throughout Ontario to submit their work to Nothing is Newer than Tradition. Please see the exhibition information below for more details, and contact us at [email protected] with any questions. For more information on the Canadian Craft Biennial, please see: canadiancraftbiennial.ca Nothing is Newer than Tradition Application Form CONDITIONS OF ENTRY • The Nothing is Newer than Tradition call for entry is open to emerging craftspeople only - specifically those in the early years of their professional careers who may still be undertaking undergraduate or graduate studies and have a small exhibition record. Applicants must have less than 5 years of professional practice to qualify as an emerging maker. • Applicants must hold an active Craft Ontario membership. For membership rates and benefits, please see: www.craftontario.com/membership-programs/join • Works in all craft-related media will be accepted for review by the jury. • Each applicant may submit a maximum of three works. • A set of multiples (such as a sculptural group) will be considered as a single work. • All submitted work must have been made within the last two years. • Submissions must include a completed application form, artist statement/biography, Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as digital images of the work to be reviewed. Please see below for more details. • Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. • Acceptance into the Nothing is Newer than Tradition exhibition grants Craft Ontario a non-exclusive, non-transferable world-wide license to use the submitted digital images and accompanying information, in conjunction with the applicant’s name, to promote her or his work, and Craft Ontario as a whole. • Submission to the Nothing is Newer than Tradition call for entry indicates that the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions of the exhibition as outlined on the Craft Ontario website and call for entry. EXHIBITION INFORMATION • Jurors will assess work according to the exhibition theme, Nothing is Newer than Tradition. Jurors will be looking for innovative work that successfully combines technical skill with concept and function. • Works included in the exhibition must be for sale, and will be sold under the Craft Ontario Gallery consignment agreement of 50% for the exhibitor and 50% for the Gallery. • The Exhibitor will be responsible for insuring all work during shipping and delivery. Craft Ontario will insure all work for theft and damage while on the Gallery premises. • Works accepted for exhibition will be delivered/shipped to Craft Ontario at the exhibitor’s expense between Wednesday, August 9 and Monday, August 14, 2017. • At the conclusion of the exhibition, the Exhibitor will be responsible for picking up or shipping all unsold work from Craft Ontario between Wednesday, August 23 and Monday, August 28, 2017. TIME LINE • DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted online no later than Friday, June 9, 2017, 11:59 EST. • NOTIFICATION: All applicants will be notified of the jury’s decision via email by Friday, July 14, 2017. • DELIVERY: Accepted works must arrive at Craft Ontario by Monday, August 14, 2017. • EXHIBITION DATES: The exhibition will take place at the Art Gallery of Burlington between August 19 and October 29, 2017. FEES All selected applicants for the exhibition will receive a $100 exhibitor honorarium. APPLICATION PROCESS Ensure that you have an active Craft Ontario membership. Your membership must be active by the submission deadline or your application will not be considered. For membership inquiries, please contact Ellen Hlozan at [email protected] or 416-925-4222 x 222. Fill out the online application form (click the link below), which will include contact information, the number of submitted work and details, a maximum of three digital images per submission, a biography/artist statement and curriculum vitae (CV). Upload your digital images and CV to a file sharing program (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc.). Create a link to share the files through the application form. Please use [email protected] if required to share with an email address. Digital images should be between 1 to 5 MB in size, with a minimum resolution of 72 dpi. Name images with your first and last name, followed by a number. Example: Jane_Smith_01, Jane_Smith_02, etc. Ensure that a PC computer can process all document and image files. It is your responsibility to ensure that submitted files are not corrupt, illegible or improperly formatted. Please save your CV document as a WORD (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document, and all image files as JPGs.
CRAFT ONTARIO 1106 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H9 www.craftontario.com
64 EXHIBITION: CALL FOR SUBMISSION - THE ONTARIO MINIATURE PRINT EXHIBITION Deadline: May 15th, 2017 (postmark)
Print London invites Ontario-based artists to submit up to 4 miniature prints for a juried exhibition to be held at Satellite Project Space in London, Ontario, from June 21st to July 8th, 2017. Awards will be presented at an opening reception to be held on Friday, June 23rd from 7 – 10 pm and the winner of the First Prize will be invited to present an artist talk on Saturday, June 24th. There will be a panel of three jurors: Tara Cooper, Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo Cassandra Getty, Curator of Art, Museum London James Patten, Director/Curator, McIntosh Gallery Submissions must include the following: • Up to 4 original prints in any printmaking medium or combination of mediums (relief, etching, lithography, silkscreen, digital, 3D prints) • Prints should have been completed after 2013 • The support / paper size must not exceed 8 x 8 inches (20 x 20 cm); for 3D prints, the dimensions must not exceed 8 x 8 x 8 inches (20 x 20 x 20 cm) • Each print submitted should have the artist’s name clearly written in pencil on the back along with an arrow indicating the top of the image • A printed label should be included for each image (please print the labels from the PDF on Print London’s website, fill them out, and attach one to each print submitted) • Please place each print in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch (21.5 x 28 cm) plastic sleeve with binder holes; for 3D print submissions, please contact Print London for individual instructions • Prints must not be matted or framed • Please visit printlondon.ca/submissions/ for entry forms, labels, payment options, and packing instructions Entry fee: An entry fee of $30 is payable online with your digital entry form (Credit card, PayPal, or direct transfer to [email protected]). Mail your print submissions along with a completed entry form to: Print London (TOMPE2017) c/o Museum London Attn: Brian Meehan, Executive Director 421 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario N6A 5H4
For further information, please visit www.printlondon.ca or contact Joscelyn Gardner at [email protected] 519.473.2909
65 FAIR: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ART TORONTO 2017 Application deadline is April 1.
Art Toronto, Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art is now accepting applications for its 18th edition, October 27-30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Applications are open for the following sections: MAIN, showcasing top modern and contemporary galleries; VERGE, for newer galleries showing work by young and emerging artists; SOLO, open to galleries presenting contemporary work by a single artist. All applications will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee.
For applications go to: https://www.arttoronto.ca/applications/apply
The successful 2016 edition welcomed over 22,000 visitors to the fair. Art Toronto is the most important annual art event in Canada and welcomes collectors, curators, institutions, writers, artists and art enthusiasts annually to downtown Toronto. The fair continues its dedication to presenting important work from leading Canadian and international galleries alongside timely and engaging curated projects and significant collaborations with museums and cultural institutions. The fair will be complimented by PLATFORM, the original series of lectures and panel discussions by prominent art world figures and critically-acclaimed speakers.
For more information please contact us at [email protected] or toll-free 1.800.663.4173 www.arttoronto.ca | @art_toronto 1.800.663.4173 | [email protected]
66 FESTIVAL: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS HOLD FAST CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL August 17-20 2017 St. John’s, NL Deadline for submissions: APRIL 3rd 2017 (midnight)
Eastern Edge Gallery seeks local, national, and international artists to present their work as part of HOLD FAST Contemporary Arts Festival. Each festival artist will give an artist talk, share skills in an artist-led workshop and present their work in the downtown Art Crawl.
This year we are also offering an artist residency opportunity in the gallery main space from July 4th- August 11th with the expectation that the chosen artist will present/ perform/ participate in the Hold Fast Festival Programming too. All interested artists should specify their interest in being considered for the residency program.
About the festival: HOLD FAST is a four-day celebration of contemporary art practice held in August in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Now going into its 18th year, HOLD FAST is St. John’s only festival dedicated to contemporary art and the longest running in the province. HOLD FAST regular events are free and open to all.
Previously known as the Art Marathon Festival, HOLD FAST delivers accessible, meaningful and critically-relevant contemporary art programming across an array of media including: installation, performance, screenings, artist talks, dance, community events and artist-led workshops for people of all ages. Individuals, groups, curators and collectives in all visual arts media may apply. The Art Crawl is the premiere event of HOLD FAST: one night of contemporary art installations and performances that transforms downtown St. John’s into a hub of artistic activity. For the Art Crawl, artists are encouraged to propose a variety of contemporary art actions, which may include: • Performance art (site-specific or staged in public parks, storefronts, local galleries, etc.) • Local community collaboration (participatory art works or interventions with public space) • Video/sound/off-site installation and sculpture Professional fees for exhibition, artist talk, and workshop will be paid when applicable. Eastern Edge Gallery covers travel expenses up to $300 and provides billeted accommodations for exhibiting artists. We are dedicated to cultural diversity in our programming and encourage applications from contemporary artists and curators of diverse communities and backgrounds. Proposals should include: • CV/contact info (1-2 pages) • Short artist bio (50-100 words for promotional use) • Artist/curatorial statement (up to 1 page) • Art Crawl project description (include equipment list and special technical needs) (1-2 pages) • Art Crawl Project overview (50 words summarizing core concept of project description for promotional use) • 1-4 HR Workshop proposal (include material and technical needs) (up to 1 page) • Image list (1 page) Support materials in the following formats as appropriate to the proposal: • Up to 10 images in Jpeg format 72 dpi, dimensions of 1024 x 768 pixels (approx. 500 KB), RGB or SRGB colour mode only • Video (max. 5 minutes) (If too large to attach in email please provide link) • Audio (max 5 minutes) • All submissions must be sent as email attachments (no zip files), and must not exceed 25 MB. – Please do not send additional documents. Please send images as JPGs and text files as PDFs. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the artists residency and if so include a residency project description with your submission.
Artist project proposals should be sent by April 3rd, 2017 (midnight) via email to [email protected]
HOLD FAST accepts digital applications only. HOLD FAST is a maelstrom of creative energy | HOLD FAST is the anchor and the storm
67 FESTIVAL: PHOTOPHOBIA: CONTEMPORARY MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL Deadline: April 13, 2017
Photophobia is the 11th annual festival of short-format contemporary media, film, video and moving image hosted in partnership between the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Artists Inc. Established in 1999, Photophobia was Hamilton’s first film and video festival dedicated to the development of experimental time-based media at a time when there were no such platforms in the Hamilton community. The Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Artists Inc. are once again partnering to showcase contemporary practitioners who test the boundaries of the medium in 2017. Not confined by restrictions or themes, Photophobia is a free, two-part screening series presented under the cover of night in the Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden at the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Courtyard at Hamilton Artists Inc. Submission Guidelines: • Submissions must be short format (15 minutes or less) • Work must not be more than 3 years old (2014) • All submissions must be digital Vimeo or Youtube links (private/password protected is acceptable and encouraged). Other formats will not be considered. Do not send the jury files using Wetransfer or any other transfer platform that has a time limit for hosting the files. Do not use dropbox or other cloud platforms. • No more than one submission per artist please • Films and videos should be independent projects, meaning that you, the artist, retain complete creative and artistic control of the project. Please include in your submission: • Artist Bio (75 words max) • Artist CV (3 pages max) • Short description of your submission (100 words max) • Entry Information: Title; year completed; name; address; phone; email; role in production; format; length. * Note: Submissions (excluding video files) should be merged into a single pdf. Hard copy submissions will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for the festival will be notified.
Email Submissions to: Selections committee, Photophobia [email protected]
Notification can be expected in May, 2017. Screenings will be held August 10th and 12th, 2017. CARCC remuneration will be provided to successful applicants within 30 days of screening.
For more information, or questions about the submissions process, please contact:
Caitlin Sutherland, Programming Director, Hamilton Artists Inc. 155 James St. N. Hamilton, ON. [email protected] / 905 529 3355 http://www.theinc.ca
68 JOB CALL: TENURE-TRACK FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University, Montreal
Join Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in Montreal where studio, design, performance, research, and professional programs are at the centre of a research university. Our Faculty has both internationally recognized area-specific programs as well as two exceptional interdisciplinary degree tracks: the PhD in Humanities and the MA/PhD in the Individualized Program. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill tenure-track faculty positions in the following areas: • Museum Education and Inclusive Practices in Visual Arts Education • Sculpture • Visual Communication Design Please visit our website for detailed information about these positions and deadlines: concordia.ca/finearts/about/jobs. Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling these positions, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for August 1, 2017. Appointments at a more senior level may also be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The university encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
69 JOB CALL: FACULTY OF FINE ARTS-CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University is one of the largest and most multi-disciplinary environments in North America. With over 4,000 students, the Faculty engages design thinking, live performance, community fieldwork, aesthetic activism, technical experimentation, historical scholarship, as well as traditional and digital fabrication at the undergraduate and graduate level. PhD programs through the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture, as well as MA and PhD tracks in the Individualized Program, have offered two of the most experimental advanced research degrees for over a decade.
We are seeking qualified applicants to fill limited-term appointment positions in the following disciplines:
Art History Design for the Theatre Drama Therapy Music Therapy
Applicants for the limited-term appointment position in Art History must have a completed PhD in Art History or closely related discipline(s). We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate teaching excellence at the university level. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the intersection of art and film, art and institutions, or material histories, as well as those with areas of expertise outside European and settler North American art history. All inquiries may be directed to Dr. Elaine C. Paterson, Associate Professor and Chair at [email protected].
An MFA and/or relevant professional theatre experience in Design for the Theatre is required to fill a limited-term appointment position in this area. The ability to teach cross-disciplinary courses within the department would be considered an asset. Preferred candidates will demonstrate evidence of teaching and administrative experience within an academic environment. All inquiries may be directed to Dr. Edward Little, Professor and Chair at [email protected].
Applicants for the limited-term appointment position in Drama Therapy should have a PhD, ABD or MA in Drama Therapy or a related discipline. Professional certification as a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) or equivalent is required. Post- secondary teaching experience; a minimum of five years clinical experience as a drama therapist working with diverse populations; and skill in clinical supervision are also required. All inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
Applicants for the limited-term appointment position in Music Therapy must have a PhD, ABD, or MA in Music Therapy or a related discipline; and professional credentialing as a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA), Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC), or international equivalent. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching music therapy or in the field of creative arts therapies; extensive clinical experience as a music therapist working with diverse populations; and skill in clinical supervision. Experience in clinical improvisation and knowledge of research methodologies would be assets. All inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
Please visit our website for detailed information about each position and the deadline to apply: concordia.ca/finearts/about/jobs.
Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling these positions for August 1, 2017. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until each position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The university encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
70 PARTICIPANTS: ARTSCAPE GIBRALTAR POINT | CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS & SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS Deadline: April 1st.
FILM FOR ARTISTS: SITE AND CYCLE (19 - 26 June 2017) 16mm and Super 8 Filmmaking Residency Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Islands www.filmforartists.com [email protected] Facilitators: Zo Heyn-Jones, Eva Kolcze & Terra Jean Long Price: $750 + HST
This hands-on filmmaking workshop, appropriate for absolute beginners and small- gauge film enthusiasts alike, will focus on artisanal film techniques while engaging with the specific geography of the Toronto Islands.
Spend a week on beautiful Hanlan's Point investigating the compelling materiality of celluloid film. We will explore various hand-processing techniques on Super 8mm and 16mm film, exploring the creative and aesthetic potential of film in conjunction with notions of site specificity and psychogeography.
We will embrace experimentation, chance, and accident in our process, thinking of the filmmaking process as a cycle not separate from the natural, ecological cycles that encompass our lives and practices. An alternative to traditional filmmaking instruction, we forego the rules in favour of integrating cycles of experimentation, growth, and decay.
The Film for Artists - Site + Cycle residency will host free public screenings, talks, and tours, in order to foster interest in the Toronto Islands as a creative site and source of inspiration, encouraging participants and public audiences to consider Toronto's unique history, landscape and topography.
We are excited to announce that 2017's iteration of Site+ Cycle will explore the Toronto Islands through the lens of plant life, animated by the work of several local artists who use plants in their practices in innovative and dynamic ways. Organic film processing - using plants and household materials to develop film - will be explored alongside the traditional chemistry that we use in hand-processing as we seek sustainable and responsible ways to grow our filmmaking practices.
We will teach you: - Basic camera theory and how to use the Super 8mm and Bolex 16mm cameras - How to hand process black and white 16mm and Super 8mm film - Decay techniques using bleach, soil, oil and salt - Painting, drawing, and scratching on film We will provide: - A bedroom and shared studio spaces at Artscape Gibraltar Point - Hands-on instruction supplemented by walking tours, talks, film screenings, and engagement with relevant literature - Black and white film, darkroom chemistry, and supplies - Super 8 and Bolex cameras, though supplies will be limited and you are encouraged to bring your own
Participants are encouraged to share their own films, or films that inspire them, in several informal screenings.
A scholarship position for a local artist living and working in one of the City of Toronto's 31 priority neighbourhoods will be made available through the generous support of the Toronto Arts Council.
Through the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council, and in partnership with the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, we are offering a scholarship to a young Indigenous artist
71 PARTICIPANTS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE CANADIAN SESQUICENTENNIAL QUILT DEADLINE: April 30, 2017
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canada, and as part of the Inaugural Canadian Craft Biennial organized by the Art Gallery of Burlington and Craft Ontario, you are invited to submit a quilted square to be included in The Canadian Sesquicentennial Quilt. Participants are encouraged to share their ideas and memories about their region and of what it means to be Canadian. We are seeking submissions from all across Canada. Quilted squares can be 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm) or 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm). No other format will be accepted. The squares will be assembled to create The Canadian Sesquicentennial Quilt. The quilt will then be exhibited as part of the Biennial. Canadian Craft Biennial The first Canadian Craft Biennial will be held August 19 to October 29, 2017 at the Art Gallery of Burlington. The Biennial will include a national craft exhibition, an emerging craft maker provincial exhibition, as well as a two-day conference (one day in Toronto and one day in Burlington). The conference will be presented with multiple partners in both cities. An international ceramist, Anton Reijnders from the Netherlands, will present recent work in a solo exhibition, as well as to conduct master workshops and deliver the keynote address. Up to six Canadian makers and six curators/writers will be invited to participate in a ten-day residency. The writing residency will be under the direction of Studio Magazine, which will publish their final piece in one of its following issues. Squares should be made of fabric and be 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm) or 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm). A brochure will be available providing the list of all participants. Mail by April 30, 2017 to: Denis Longchamps – Canadian Quilt Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9
Include your name full address and email so we can keep you informed of the project and email you photos of the final quilt. For more information contact Denis at [email protected] At the end of the Biennial, the quilt will be offered for touring across the country. For inquiry to present the quilt in your region contact [email protected]
72 PRIZE: 401 RICHMOND CAREER LAUNCHER PRIZE Deadline for applications is 5pm May 12, 2017. No applications will be accepted after this date. Prize recipient will be notified by end of June 2017.
Each year, 401 Richmond Street West welcomes an emerging artist into its community through the annually presented 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize. The Career Launcher Prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 ft2 studio for one year at 401 Richmond Street West, one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The award recipient will become part of a unique community of cultural specialists, creative pioneers, passionate activists and social innovators. The recipient is chosen from a Toronto-wide competition by a panel of visual arts professionals. The Career Launcher Prize has been presented annually since 2000 as a way of providing space and support for research and experimentation at a critical time in an emerging artist’s career. Who is eligible? • Priority will be given to recent graduates of Toronto post-secondary fine arts programs (or equivalent), although all early career artists (less than 3 years as a professional artist) will be considered. • Applicants must have participated in at least one formal exhibition (school-based exhibitions are acceptable). • The juried selection process is based on the quality of the candidate’s work but will favour those who are strongly self-motivated, who show originality, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to developing their practice for the duration of the residency. • There is no age limit for this award. Duration • 12 months (September – August) How to apply Candidates must provide: • Full contact details • An artist’s statement • A résumé or curriculum vitae • A Letter of Intent (1 pg max.) including an overview of expected professional outcomes of the residency • documentation of recent work. These should be audio/visual items such a CD, DVD, USB or URL (please note that all support material will be discarded after the selection process) Applications and supporting documents may be submitted by email to Cynthia Mykytyshyn, Events and Exhibitions Manager, at [email protected] or can be delivered to:
ATTN: Career Launcher Prize Urbanspace Property Group Studio 111, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto ON, M5V 3A8
Assessment Process A panel of Toronto arts professionals drawn from the rich pool of expertise at 401 Richmond and beyond, including visual and media artists, arts presenters, curators and critics, will review all applications. Final decisions are made based on the quality of the applicant’s demonstrated practice, the expected value a residency at 401 Richmond would bring to the candidate’s career trajectory, with consideration given to how effectively the candidate would integrate into the 401 Richmond community. The assessment panel will also be available as advisors and mentors for the recipient during their year-long tenure in the studio, to discuss developments in the work and to share professional insights. Conditions and Considerations The prize recipient will be asked to sign a lease agreement. Use of the studio is intended for the recipient only, and is non-transferable. The studio will be available 24 hours a day for one year, at which point it will be turned over to the next recipient. It is expected that the recipient will occupy the space for the full year. Studio space is for working only; it is not to be lived in. Activities that require special ventilation or that make excessive noise are not permitted in the building. The recipient must be respectful of the building and its other occupants. 401 Richmond will commission or select a work from the recipient for the 401 Richmond Permanent Collection (up to $1000). Recipients are asked to host an entrance and an exit exhibition of their work in the space, as a way of connecting with the 401 Richmond community. The successful candidate will receive exposure for their work through the 401 Richmond Update Newsletter. Past Recipients Sarah Blagg (2000), Angie Nishikihama (2001), Sarah Lowry (2002), Emma Shankland (2003), Kristine Moran (2004), Emmy Skensved (2005), Adam Brandejs (2006), Gareth Bate (2007), Nikki Woolsey (2008), Angela Noussis (2009), Winnie Truong (2010), Chelsea Jamieson (2011), Graham Curry (2012), Kerry Zentner (2013), Erin MacKeen (2014), Kelly Uyeda (2016). About 401 Richmond 401 Richmond is an early 20th century industrial building that was transformed in 1994 into a vibrant home for artists’, galleries, film festivals, charities, not-for-profits, magazines, architects, theatre groups and design firms. The building’s renewal, over 20 years ago, was inspired by author Jane Jacobs’ observation that “New ideas need old buildings” and the importance of mixed use and diversity in communities. For more information please contact Events and Exhibitions Manager, Cynthia Mykytyshyn at [email protected] Join us on Facebook + Twitter + Instagram www.401richmond.com
Contact: Cynthia Mykytyshyn Events and Exhibitions Manager Urbanspace Property Group 401 Richmond Street West, Studio 111, Toronto ON, M5V 3A8 [email protected]
73 PRIZE: THE SALT SPRING NATIONAL ART PRIZE (SSNAP) ANNOUNCES THE 2017 CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS Offering $30,000 Worth Of Awards
The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) is pleased to launch its second national juried competition of Canadian visual art.
The intent of SSNAP is to encourage artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity resulting in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who are eighteen years of age and older as of January 1, 2016 are invited to submit their two-dimensional and three-dimensional work for consideration.
Approximately 50 finalists will be chosen by an independent jury from across Canada. All artists' submissions will be anonymous to the jury. SSNAP Awards Totaling $30,000:
THE JOAN McCONNELL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK: $17,000 ($12,000 and a $5,000 Salt Spring Island artist residency)
THE JUROR'S CHOICE AWARDS: Three awards of $2,000 selected by each juror
THE ROSEMARIE BEHNCKE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS: Three awards determined by a vote of visitors to the exhibition; 1st prize - $3,000 I 2nd prize - $2,000 I 3rd prize - $1,000
THE ASA (Alliance of Salt Spring Artists) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SALT SPRING ARTIST: $1,000
Calendar of Events: The call for artist submissions closes May 31, 2017 The list of finalists will be announced by July 15th
Original works will be exhibited and presented for sale at the Finalist Exhibition at historic Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island, from September 22 to October 22, 2017 (Open daily from Saturday, September 23)
Gala Opening, Friday, September, 22 2017 Winners announced at the Gala Awards on Saturday, October 21, 2017 Guidelines and submission details to be found on our website www.saltspringartprize.ca
This exciting endeavour is an initiative of the Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC), which represents the arts for Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, known as one of Canada's premier arts communities.
74 PRIZE: 2017 MIDDLEBROOK PRIZE FOR YOUNG CANADIAN CURATORS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Art Gallery of Guelph announces the Call for Submissions for the fifth annual Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators from March 1 - April 9, 2017.
The Middlebrook Prize invites curators under the age of 30 to submit an innovative proposal for an exhibition that will be presented at the Art Gallery of Guelph from September 14 to December 17, 2017. By supporting and mobilizing Canadian creative talent, the Middlebrook Prize aims to inspire positive social change through creativity and connectedness in an era of ongoing and unprecedented economic, environmental, social, and cultural challenges. The winning curator will receive an honorarium of $5,000.
2017 Jurors: Nancy Campbell, Independent curator and writer on contemporary and Inuit art (Toronto) Natasha Chaykowski, 2014 Middlebrook Prize Recipient (with Alison Cooley), Director, Untitled Art Society (Calgary) Rhanne Chartrand, Aboriginal Curatorial Resident, McMaster Museum of Art (Hamilton)
(l) The Queer Feeling on Tomorrow (installation view), curated by 2015 Middlebrook Prize winner Adam barbu; (r) Blood, Sweat, Tears (installation view), curated by 2016 Middlebrook Prize winners Isabelle and Sophie Lynch Applications must include: cover letter: Applicants are asked to share their perspective on the health and vitality of art in Canada, particularly in relation to the milestone moment of the nation's sesquicentennial, as well as what the Prize means to them as a career-enriching opportunity exhibition proposal (one page): Proposal must include contact information, curatorial statement, list of artists, and description of potential outreach programming exhibition budget: Not exceeding $10,000 and including artist fees (per CARFAC 2017 fee schedule for Category II institutions), shipping via an accredited art transportation company, any special equipment requirements for the exhibition, a description of unique or unusual installation requirements, projected travel/accommodation expenses for curator one sample of critical writing: curatorial essay or published article/review, for example curriculum vitae: maximum 3 pages support images (10): with descriptions (artist name, title, date, medium, dimensions) inclusive of 7 images supporting exhibition proposal and 3 images documenting past curatorial work floor plan: detailing the proposed layout of works Download the Middlebrook Call for Submissions Poster
Notes: The award winner must be under 30 years of age by December 31, 2017 and is required to demonstrate proof of age on signing of the exhibition contract. The Prize is open to Canadian citizens, as well as non-Canadians currently living and working in Canada. If the Prize is awarded to a non-Canadian curator, they must be resident in Canada for the full term of the Prize (March through December 2017). Important Dates: Call for Submissions: March 1 - April 9, 2017 Winning Curator Announcement: May 1, 2017 Exhibition Dates: September 14 - December 17, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 14, 2017
Applications are to be submitted in a single PDF document, with the subject line Middlebrook Prize, in care of: Alex Hartstone, Community Engagement Coordinator [email protected] For more information, visit: http://artgalleryofguelph.ca/exhibitions_list/middlebrook-prize/ For more information regarding past Middlebrook Prize recipients, please visit: http://middlebrookprize.ca/winners/
The Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators is funded by the Centre Wellington Community Foundation's Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund, The Guelph Community Foundation: Musagetes Fund, and by private donations.
The Art Gallery of Guelph acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.
75 PUBLIC ART: NATIONAL CALL TO ARTISTS - PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES FROM WINNIPEG’S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Call to Artists: Call for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications NEW Deadline: April 20, 2017 Seven Opportunities Budgets: Variable (see individual opportunities in Call)
Proposed Sites: Seven locations along the new Southwest Rapid Transitway in Winnipeg, Manitoba, located on Treaty 1 territory.
ART OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW The Southwest Rapid Transitway being built in the Fort Garry region of Winnipeg will integrate public artwork as part of the expansion. This includes applied work on overpasses, freestanding sculptural work at community gateways, and station details. The Winnipeg Arts Council invites professional artists residing in Canada to apply to these seven public art calls for the Parker, McGillivray, Clarence, Chevrier, Plaza, Chancellor, and Markham sections of the development.
Interested artists/teams must submit a complete application package to be considered. Artists are welcome to apply for as many of the opportunities as they like, but separate Expressions of Interest must be submitted for each project. Please visit The Winnipeg Arts Council for full details including eligibility criteria, application requirements and to download the Call to Artists.
Questions regarding this call can be directed to Alexis Kinloch, Public Art Projects Coordinator, at [email protected] or 204-943-7668.
76 PUBLIC ART: CALL FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF PETERBOROUGH—UN PEACEKEEPERS MONUMENT DEADLINE: Monday, April 3, 2017
The City of Peterborough invites Canadian artists and design teams to submit their credentials, examples of prior experience and a conceptual approach for a public art competition to create the UN Peacekeepers Monument in the City’s new Urban Park.
This is a two-stage national call open to professional artists and designers who are permanent residents of Canada.
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND INTENT The City of Peterborough’s Public Art Program helps to create culturally enriched public spaces that are not only safe and comfortable, but also foster a sense of place and an emotional attachment to Peterborough’s urban and natural environment.
This initiative is being developed in partnership with and sponsored by the Peterborough chapter of the UN Peacekeepers Association (CAVUNP). Since 1947 United Nations Forces have performed peacekeeping duties worldwide. Through a variety of means the CAVUNP endeavours to inform the public about the role of peacekeeping and to honour and express gratitude for sacrifices made in the service of peace.
The UN Peacekeepers Monument Project will support innovative proposals from both emerging and established artists working in a range of disciplines and media. Beyond improving the appearance of the chosen location, the artwork should in some manner consider the community in which it will be installed, the spirit of peacekeeping, and the role that Canada plays in bringing peace to the world. LOCATION The site of City of Peterborough’s new Urban Park is in central downtown in a zone which transitions from the commercial downtown to residential. The site is framed by Charlotte, Aylmer, King and Louis Streets.
The proposed location of the UN Peacekeepers monument is a nine-meter square area at the north end of the park, on lands currently occupied by the Louis Street municipal parking lot. More Information about the park’s key features and proposed programming can be found HERE.
The final design of the park, including confirmation of the artwork’s location on the site will be available for Stage II invitees. The expected completion of the park and the monument is late 2018. BUDGET Total project budget: $95,000 ELIGIBILITY This is a two-stage national call open to professional artists and designers who are permanent residents of Canada. The design team leader must be an accomplished artist or designer partnered with a professional architect or landscape architect, engineer fabricators and constructors able to complete the installation. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES All Stage I Submissions should be made online HERE. You will be asked to include the following: • Proposal/Project Description (1-page max) • Bio (250 words max) • Current CV (3 pages max) • Visual Support Material with Support Material List (15 images max) Please select all support material that reveals your experience and expertise as related to your proposal.
A preliminary perspective drawing included in the Visual Support Material and the Project Description should clearly illustrate the applicant’s intentions and conceptual approach.
Visual Support Material should be labeled numerically with the applicant’s name (01_name.jpg, 02_name.jpg, etc.).
The Support Material List should include title of work, date created, medium, and dimensions.
If you wish to include video documentation it should be uploaded to a site such as YouTube or Vimeo and linked in the application. Regardless of duration, please include full videos. Due to time constraints, the selections committee may only view up to five minutes of each video. Please note the clip you would prefer the jury view by including time marks in the documentation list.
Applications that do not adhere to these criteria or are incomplete will be disqualified. All applicants will be notified with the jury’s Stage I decision by late April.
Applicants invited to Stage II of the competition will be expected to provide a maquette, and a detailed project budget outlining expenses including but not limited to: artist fees, materials, equipment, fabrication, installation, travel and accommodation costs and all applicable taxes. More details will be provided to Stage II invitees.
Stage II (By Invitation) In the second stage, a short-list of three (3) finalists from Stage I will be paid $1500 to further develop and present their proposals to the jury. Finalists will be reimbursed for travel expenses to Peterborough including meals and accommodation up to a maximum of $1500. Receipts and a summary of expenses will be required. Stage II Submission Requirements Include: • A Detailed Schematic Drawing/Design and Maquette for the Location • Description of Methodology • Materials and Technical Requirements • Project Budget • Project Plan and Timeline • Maintenance Requirements SELECTION PROCESS & CRITERIA A jury composed of five (5) voting members will vet all submissions. Jurors will include a member of the local branch of the Peterborough chapter of the United Nations Peacekeepers Association, two members of the Public Art Advisory Committee and two members at large with interests or expertise in contemporary art, architecture, design, engineering, history, or cultural tourism. The jury will choose a finalist whose work and experience best suits the scope of this project, and who has demonstrated an ability to realize a public artwork appropriate to the park. In addition to artistic merit and viability, proposals will be judged in relation to the City of Peterborough’s Municipal Cultural Plan and Public Art Initiative and the CAVUNP’s aims and ideals. For more information please see:
Municipal Cultural Plan Public Art Initiatives The City’s Public Art Advisory Committee and Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee (ACHAC) will receive the jury’s findings. PROJECT TIMELINE Submissions Deadline: April 3, 2017 Short List Announced: Late April Stage II Selection Process: May 2017 Finalist Notification: June 2017 Project Completion: Late 2018 ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY This call for proposals is being administered by the City of Peterborough’s Public Art Program in partnership with the Peterborough Chapter of the UN Peacekeepers Association.
Please direct questions to: Wendy Trusler Public Art Coordinator; City of Peterborough [email protected].
77 PUBLIC ART: NATIONAL CALL TO ARTISTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DR. LILLIAN McGREGOR PARK, 11 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
Value of the Commission: $1,090,000.00 CAD (+HST)
PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY The City of Toronto invites professional indigenous artists, or indigenous artist−lead teams, to submit Expressions of Interest to create a comprehensive public art project in a new City park named for Anishinabe leader Dr. Lillian McGregor. The artworks will be integrated into the park design, by DuToit, Allsop Hillier (DTAH). Artists are asked to recognise regional indigenous histories and cultures, and consider themes important to Dr. McGregor—Health, Spirituality and Language. PROJECT OVERVIEW, PLANS AND LOCATION With a 60-storey condominium tower along its eastern edge, the park is bordered by Wellesley St. W to the north, Breadalbane St. to the south and St. Luke Ln to the east. Due to its size and proximity to transit corridors and high-density development, the proposed park is intended to serve local residents, those who work in the area, and visitors to the neighbourhood.
Initial designs for the park include plantings and design elements that reflect Dr. McGregor’s life and interests — plaques promoting indigenous culture, birch trees and medicinal plant beds, and a community fire pit for gatherings and ceremonies are being considered.
Arts & Culture Services is working with Parks, Forestry & Recreation, DTAH, the Ward 27 Councillor's Office, community partners and Dr. McGregor’s family on the park's development. The park will be constructed in 2018-19. ABOUT DR. LILLIAN McGREGOR Dr. Lillian McGregor (1924-2012), of Whitefish River First Nation, was a dedicated nurse and community leader who spent most of her life in Toronto. She was instrumental in the Friendship Centre Movement, a founding member of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, and a board member of the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, the Aboriginal Advisory Council, Nishnawbe Homes, and Ontario's Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy.
Dr. McGregor was the first indigenous woman to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto and was the University's first Elder In Residence. She was widely recognized for her work in promoting indigenous culture and education and was awarded the City of Toronto Civic Award, National Aboriginal Achievement Lifetime Award and Order of Ontario for her outstanding work nationally and locally. ARTWORK LOCATIONS The centre of the park, at the intersection of the pathways, is the primary site for a public artwork. Secondary locations will be identified, which could include 2D and 3D artworks. ARTIST ELIGIBILTY This EOI is open to indigenous professional artists and indigenous artist-lead teams residing in Canada. As per the Canada Council’s guidelines, a professional artist is defined as someone who: • has specialized artistic training (not necessarily in academic institutions) • is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition), • has a history of public exhibitions, • has produced an independent body of work. SELECTION COMMITTEE The public art concept for the park will be selected by a specially-convened independent Selection Committee, made up of visual-arts professionals, community representatives and a member of Dr. McGregor’s family. TIMELINE The competition will take place between January 24th and June 30th, 2017. SELECTION PROCESS This is a two-stage competition. Stage One The selection committee will review all complete submissions and will select five (5) artists or artist-lead teams to develop proposals. The artists will be selected based on artistic excellence and perceived ability to create an artwork for this site. Stage Two The shortlisted artists will be paid a fee to develop a proposal based on a Terms of Reference provided by Arts & Culture Services, and a site visit with the design team. Detailed proposals are not required. The shortlisted artists will present their vision for the site in an interview with the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will choose a finalist whose past work and experience best suits the scope of this project, and who has demonstrated an ability to realize a public artwork appropriate to the park. EOI SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Selection Committee will only review COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS. Please follow the requirements below. Teams should submit one package that includes materials and CVs from each team member. Submissions will be accepted by email only. SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: • Artist CV (maximum 4 pages .pdf) Briefly, list the highlights of your artistic work in the last 12-24 months. Include your current email and phone number. • Artist Statement (maximum 1 page .pdf) Describe your general artistic approach and your interest in this project. Outline your experience and desire to create artwork for the public realm. Include your qualifications and experience working with construction and design professionals, and proof of your ability to successfully execute a project of this scale within the budget and timeline required. Experience with permanent public projects is an asset, but not a requirement. • Examples of Work Maximum ten (10) images of work. Image files must be titled with image number, name of artist and title of artwork. Example: 01ArtistNameArtworkTitle.jpg Please ensure that your images conform to the following requirements: jpg format RGB colour mode 72 dpi 1 MB maximum size per image Individual files, NOT embedded in documents such as WORD, PDFs PowerPoint • Image Information Sheet (maximum 1 page .pdf) Include brief descriptions of each image with number, artist name, title, date, materials and dimensions APPLICATION DELIVERY AND NOTICE OF RECEIPT • Submissions MUST be received by 4:00pm EST, March 6, 2017. • Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted. • Email submissions to: [email protected] • Please use subject line: [surname], [first name]_McGregor • Attached files must be not be zipped or archived. • Submissions must not exceed 13 MB total size. It is your responsibility to ensure the EOI is received by the 4:00 pm EST deadline. You will receive a notice by e-mail that your EOI has been received. AWARD OF CONTRACT The Terms of Reference will specify the commissioning of an artwork awarded to the selected artist as a design and build contract. The artwork is to be installed in 2018- 2019. The project budget is estimated at $1,090,000.00 CAD (+HST).
CONTACT Catherine Dean/Public Art Officer, City of Toronto [email protected]
78 PUBLIC ART: PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY - REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PLAINS ROAD TRAFFIC MEDIAN
Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2017 Budget: $25,000
The City of Burlington invites artists to submit Expressions of Interest to create a permanent public artwork for a traffic island located at Plains Road (QEW Ramp, West of Plains Road QEW Overpass) in the Aldershot community of Burlington, Ontario.
Plains Road has undergone significant revitalization and growth in recent years. Beginning in 2011, the City of Burlington undertook a “Functional Design and Implementation Strategy for the Plains Road Corridor”. This process resulted in a report containing a number of suggestions including widening bike lanes, beautifying the area, roadway improvements, and increasing the number of pedestrian crossings and islands.
A significant portion of this work has been completed and additional improvements will continue over the next 10 – 20 years, with the goal of transforming Plains Road from a thoroughfare into a main-street corridor. Public art will play an important role in this transformation. The median project will add to the street’s public art collection and will be used as a pilot project to consider the integration of future public artworks into additional medians on Plains Road.
This competition is open to all professional Canadian artists. An artwork proposal is not requested at this time. Artist applications will be reviewed on the basis of artistic merit, professional qualifications and experience. Short-listed artists will be paid an honorarium of $750 to develop a preliminary design concept.
For more information and to apply visit: https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/
Contact: Kim Selman T: 905-548-0111 E: [email protected] W: www.burlingtonpublicart.com
79 RESIDENCY: WHITE RABBIT RESIDENCY | CALL FOR ARTISTS Application Due Date: April 21st, 2017
The Red Clay Studio Society is pleased to invite applications for the 9th annual White Rabbit Artist Residency. The residency is a 7-day immersive experience in which emerging and established artists are invited to set up camp and to find/lose themselves in practice, creation and collaboration. The residency culminates in the White Rabbit Festival, a public celebration where residents will have the opportunity to showcase their journey and works to an audience of more than two hundred. [more info]
Timeline White Rabbit Residency: August 12th - 19th White Rabbit Festival: August 19th - 20th Location Red Clay Farm, Upper Economy, Nova Scotia (map) Fee $390 including food. Bursaries available pending confirmation of funding. Please include a statement of your financial position and any relevant details in your application if you would like to be considered for a bursary.
80 RESIDENCY: TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2017 Deadline: Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Richmond Hill is seeking submissions from artists of all disciplines wishing to be considered for the pilot Artist in Residence program. Please note that this is not a live-in residency.
View the complete Program Guidelines and Application Form at RichmondHill.ca/ArtistResidence
Purpose The Artist in Residence program will provide one professional artist or one collective of artists with the opportunity to develop a new piece of work, with the stated purpose of animating outdoor public spaces. The goal of the art work is also to engage the community through the creation of a temporary installation(s) or creative experience. Program Goals The overarching goals of the Artist in Residence program are to: • Animate outdoor public space(s); • Foster accessible, inviting and fun community engagement in arts; • Support the creation of vibrant places and spaces in Richmond Hill; • Create opportunities for intercultural exchange; • Provide an opportunity for an artist(s) to build their portfolio and body of work; and • Offer opportunities for residents and visitors to experience art in non-traditional spaces and in non-traditional forms. Community Engagement Sites Richmond Hill has identified multiple community engagement sites across the town. These sites have been identified as those that have higher pedestrian traffic. The artist will be required to base the work in one or more of the below listed sites. Eligibility The Artist in Residence program is open to emerging, mid-career and established professional artists working in the following disciplines: Visual and Media Arts (including Film/Video), Dance, Music, Multidisciplinary, Theatre and Literary Arts.
The artist must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, aged 18 years or older.
Full-time Town of Richmond Hill employees are not eligible to participate. Budget The total budget for the Richmond Hill Artist in Residence Program is a maximum $7,000 and is inclusive of all components of the project including, but not limited to, the artist’s fee, materials, travel, meals and accommodation while onsite (if required). Timeline Deadline: May 4, 2017 at 4 p.m. Application review and selection: May 5 – 30, 2017 Residence Period: The residency period will occur between late-June to October 2017 with the active community engagement component taking place over a four to six week time period. The exact beginning and end dates of the residency period should be identified by the artist in their submission and will be confirmed following acceptance of the submission. View the complete Program Guidelines and Application Form at RichmondHill.ca/ArtistResidence Contact Information Gillian Hards, Cultural Services Coordinator 11099 Bathurst St,, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C0N2 [email protected] T: (905) 508-7012 x228
81 RESIDENCY: HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN RECLAIM ARTIST RESIDENCY – SUMMER 2017 Deadline: April 24, 2017
Reclaim Artist Residency is an opportunity for established artists to work in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands for a 6 - 8 week period between June and August, developing work that focuses the local landfill as subject matter and/or material inspiration. Reclaim Artist Residency hopes to attract artists seeking to create art that shares their knowledge, respect and understanding of recycling and waste management.
Interested artists are invited to submit proposals that will detail how they plan to work with the local landfill as part of their art practice. The residency is also intended to educate the greater community on the impact of the landfill on our environment; how this will be achieved should be included in the submission.
The selected artist-in-residence will be provided with a studio space at the Haliburton Campus. The studio will be open to the public enabling the community to visit the artist’s studio, view work in progress and ask questions. Artists are welcome to access college equipment as appropriate, however, they are responsible for their own consumable supplies. Artists are also expected to provide one public lecture to the college community.
Concluding the residency, there will be a public display of the artist’s work in the community and one piece will be donated to HSAD’s annual Faculty Art Auction. All proceeds from the Art Auction are directed to bursaries for students attending arts programs at the Haliburton Campus.
This residency is a wonderful opportunity for artists to live and work in a small, artistically dynamic community.
Application Process: Interested artists are asked to submit the following: • 10 work samples (JPG/JPEG format, from 2887 x 2164 pixels to 3468 x 2600 pixels per image) • CV and Artist Statement • Proposal for residency, including length of time (6-8 weeks within June to August) • References upon request Please send the above electronically to Sandra Dupret, Dean – Arts and Heritage, Haliburton School of Art + Design, Fleming College at [email protected]
Haliburton School of Art + Design 297 College Drive Haliburton, Ontario, Canada K0M 2S0 [email protected] hsad.ca facebook.com/flemingHSAD instagram.com/flemingHSAD
Contact Information: Sandra Dupret 705.457.1680 ext: 6708 [email protected]
82 RESIDENCY: SPARK BOX STUDIO SUMMER ARTIST RESIDENCY
Are you looking to focus on a new body of work, meet practicing artists all while being surrounded by the beautiful landscape of rural Ontario?
Spark Box Studio Residency is now accepting Summer 2017 applications.
Spark Box Studio’s Artist Residency Program provides live/work space to accommodate both emerging and professional printmakers, photographers, painters, illustrators, and writers. Artists-in-residence have access to our professional studio and resources. The Residency Program affords artists with space and time to support the advancement of their careers and to strengthen their practice.
Artists-in-residence stay in a charming country farm house located by historic Prince Edward County, Ontario. Each resident is given studio space and access to our printmaking equipment. Trained technicians work at the studio to assist residents.
Interested artists may apply to live and work at Spark Box from one weekend to 2 months. To learn more please visit our website www.sparkboxstudio.com/residency
For additional information, please contact Chrissy Poitras, Executive Director at [email protected] or 613.476.0337
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83 RESIDENCY: THE SALT SPRING ARTS COUNCIL (SSAC) | ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AIR PROGRAM Deadline by: APR 15 Salt Spring Island Artist in Residence AiR program. 'Come, share the experience'
The Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) and the Artist in Residence steering committee are pleased to announce the second year of the Artist in Residence (AiR) Program on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
The Artist in Residence (AiR) Program provides an opportunity for artists to work in the vibrant arts environment of Salt Spring Island. The program is open to all professionals working in the arts, in any genre or medium, at any stage of their careers. AiR encourages applications from artists of diverse cultural and regional backgrounds. The intent is to provide the time and space for creativity and productivity and to introduce visiting artists to Salt Spring Island and its arts community.
Residencies will be awarded based on available facilities, potential links to the Salt Spring community, collaborative opportunities and artistic merit. Applications for the AiR program can be submitted on or before April 15, 2017 for tenure between October 2017 and April 2018.
Application information is available at http://ssartscouncil.com/artist-in-residence/
Salt Spring looks forward to welcoming the winner of the second Salt Spring National Art Prize to be announced October 21, 2017. See www.saltspringartprize.ca
The AiR program invites artists to 'Come, share the experience" and engage with the creative cultural community of Salt Spring Island.
http://ssartscouncil.com/artist-in-residence/
84 RESIDENCY: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - LIVING ARTS CENTRE RESIDENT ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2017 – 2018 Application deadline: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario offers professionally-equipped studios for emerging and mid-career artists to develop their practices in a collaborative environment.
Recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation) of post-secondary studio programs are invited to submit applications for the 2017 - 2018 Fellowship Program in the Ceramics, Flameworking, Glass, Jewellery, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Textiles, and Wood Studios.
This program offers recent graduates an opportunity to work in a professional studio environment and develop a body of work, at subsidized rates. Fellowships will be awarded based on application review and studio availability.
Terms of residency: one year, beginning September 1, 2017.
Learn more and apply: http://www.livingartscentre.ca/gallery/resident-artist- program/how-to-apply Resident Artist information appears first; scroll down for Fellowship Program.
For more information about the Fellowship program, contact Lee Petrie, Exhibitions and Residency Program Coordinator by phone at 905.306.6161 or email at [email protected].
Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5B 4B8
85 RESIDENCY: CEDAR RIDGE CREATIVE CENTRE - SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM July 4 - August 31, 2017 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, APRIL 3, 2017 by 4:00 p.m. note: late submissions will not be accepted
The Cedar Ridge Summer Residency is a program run by the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. The residency is a legacy project of the City of Toronto's Cultural Hotspot project for South Scarborough and welcomes one visual artist during centre hours for the months of July and August culminating in a September exhibit of the resident's work in the Cedar Ridge Gallery. The residency offers a working environment that supports the artistic process for emerging and mid-career artists. The Gardener's Cottage, 2017 Residency Site The residency opportunity is open to emerging and mid-career artists creating two- dimensional visual art pieces. Applicants must be residents of the City of Toronto and must not be enrolled in any arts degree or diploma program. Our priority is to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Women, young adults 18-30, people with disabilities, Aboriginal/First Nations people, and members of racial minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The artist will receive: The use of a Gardener's Cottage studio during centre hours Exhibition space at the Cedar Ridge Gallery for two weeks in September 2017 Promotion of final exhibition through established City of Toronto public relations channels $500 in art supplies Cedar Ridge Creative Centre's support connecting the recipient to the community, art networks and/or to pursue outside grants for the term of their residency For further information and eligibility criteria, please visit our website and click Summer Residency Program. 225 Confederation Drive, Toronto, ON M1G 1B2 toronto.ca/cedarridge/gallery Connect with us on Facebook
86 SCHOLARSHIP: OPEN STUDIO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMERGING PRINT MEDIA ARTISTS Deadline for scholarship submissions is 11:59PM EST May 1, 2017
DON PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP Open Studio – one of Canada's leading print media centres – awards annual scholarships to emerging artists of merit. A jury comprised of artists, curators, educators and/or arts administrators selects recipients. The Don Phillips Scholarship is given to a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate art program (full or part- time) with a printmaking major at an accredited Canadian institution who will be graduating in the Spring of 2017 and who will not be returning to studies full-time in September of 2017. Benefits include: • Rent free access to the studio facilities for a period of one year • Materials assistance • Professional development assistance • Tuition free access to Open Studio workshops • Exhibition and artist fees To find out more about the eligibility and submission requirements for the Don Phillips Scholarship, please go to: http://openstudio.ca/submission/don-phillips- scholarship/
JEANNIE THIB MENTORSHIP RESIDENCY This residency was launched in 2016 in memory of Jeannie Thib (1955-2013), a talented artist and cherished member of the Open Studio community. Thib was born in North Bay, Ontario in 1955 and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University in Toronto in 1979. Inspired by her experiences in the wilderness of Northern Ontario, her work included ornamented sculptures, installations and prints. As Jeannie was a great supporter of other artists, long established and emerging, a mentoring focused residency is a fitting and relevant way to honour Jeannie Thib’s legacy. This residency is open to a printmaker in the early stages of their career, who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their practice within the last one to five years. Benefits include: • Rent free access to the studio facilities for a period of two consecutive months between September in the calendar year the residency is awarded and June of the following year. • Up to 16 hours of mentoring with an established print media artist to hone the recipient’s technical skills and provide career development support. • Materials up to $300, to be purchased through Open Studio. To find out more about the eligibility and submission requirements for the Jeannie Thib Mentorship Residency, please go to: http://www.openstudio.on.ca/submission/jeannie-thib-mentorship-residency/
We are dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of communities we serve and encourage submissions from members of equity seeking groups. If you require accommodation in the submission process, please contact us.
For further information and eligibility criteria, please visit our website or contact our office.
Open Studio 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 104, Toronto ON M5V 3A8 416-504-8238 [email protected] www.openstudio.ca Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
87 WEBSITE: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES FREE WEBSITE: HYPERLINK "http://www.transartists.nl" HYPERLINK "http://www.transartists.nl" www.transartists.nl
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ARGENTINA: 88 RESIDENCY: BUENOS AIRES - MULTIDISCIPLINARY AIR PROGRAM SUMMER 2017 Artists from all over the world are invited to spend their summer in Buenos Aires doing a residency. Deadline: 26/05/2017 Residency starts: 03/07/2017 Residency ends: 31/07/2017 More information: http://www.esraro.com
Description of residency program R.A.R.O is a new itinerant residency program that allows foreign and Argentinian artists, to develop their projects in the different ateliers that R.A.R.O.´s team offers around the city of Buenos Aires. Each artist can work in a minimum of three ateliers for the period of the residency, deepening in one or more techniques, according to the project that they are going to develop. During their residency, artists may show their work, get in contact with local artists, curators and collectors among other art related enthusiasts. At the end of the residency, artists would have the opportunity to show their final work either as an Open studio or exhibition. R.A.R.O. comes from an interest in creating opportunities for exchange and creation, where artists find a common place for production and artistic development. This type of itinerant residencies organization, manages to generate an original and unique artistic space and creates opportunities for artists to carry out their projects. Duration of residency 1 month (July 2017) - Also see other open calls for different periods of residency. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance R.A.R.O is intended to emerging and established, national and international artists of all disciplines who are interested in making itinerant residencies and who want to share ateliers with other artists. With more than 15 ateliers to choose from, R.A.R.O residencies cover a wide range of techniques with all kind of equipments and full assistance all the time. Accommodation We offer multiple kinds of accommodation option to our residents. From hostels or shared rooms, to private apartments or private rooms in local artists houses. It all depends on the resident budget and needs. Studio/ workspace The residency takes place in a minimum of 3 ateliers. Artists can choose from any of our ateliers where they think is more convinient to develop their project. Here are all of our ateliers: http://www.esraro.com/ateliers-eng Fees and support Once we recive the application form with the project and all the residency specifications, we prepare a budget for the artist. These specifications include: Which and how many ateliers does the artist want to work in, materials, accomodation, final exhibition or open studio, etc... Artists have to be clear with these specifications in the application form. Artists are expected to cover the full residency fee. Some grants or scholarships might be granted upon availability. R.A.R.O can provide acceptance letters or other kind of documentation needed by the artists to apply for grants or any other kind of financial aids elsewhere. Since our residency fees depend on these specific aspects, these fees may vary on case to case. However our residencies are in a range of USD $1400. Some times even lower than that, but very unlikely to be higher. To give a precise residency fee, the artist have to send us the application form first. Expectations towards the artist Artists are invited but no required to give talks or workshops in their field of knowledge to the local artistic community. At the end of the residency, artists will have to present their work to the local audience. Artists are expected to donate to R.A.R.O a 5 to 10% of their final production in the residency. Application information Information on how to apply can be found here: http://www.esraro.com/how-to-apply Deadline For the July residency perido, artists are expected to send their application forms by the end of May. Selected artists will be contacted withing a week after we received their application form and portfolio.
89 RESIDENCY: WRITERS & CURATORS: YOUR RESIDENCY IN ARGENTINA! Open Call for writers & curators for the next months. Deadline: 15/04/2017 Residency starts: 01/05/2017 Residency ends: 31/08/2017 More information: http://www.residenciacorazon.com.ar
Description of residency program The Residencia Corazón - Artist in Residency (A-I-R) Program was initiated in 2006. Its main objective engenders the creation of a personalized and independent exchange among regional, national and international artists. It allows for mutual enrichment through professional and emotive approaches for new experiences and aesthetic realities. The resident / visiting artists enjoy a dynamic and vibrant time frame for working; they have a studio and living space at their disposal to complete their projects. They also network with and within the local art community, cultural institutions and the public at large. For curators, we offer the opportunity to work with local artists and a group of colleagues, curatorial practitioners selected by the prestigious National University For writers, a quiet and relaxed art space to research and produce Residencia Corazón offers a complete international Artist in Residency Program. Each artist, curator or writer receives exclusive and highly-personalised support from the Residencia Corazón team. Duration of residency 15 days onwards. Disciplines supported and technical information Open to emerging and established curators & writers (and artists of course) from all disciplines - from novelists, non-fiction writers, screenwriters to playwrights. Accommodation Residencia Corazón provides individual room as well as an artist studio and gallery. Studio/ workspace Thanks to the configuration of the space, artists are able combine their stay and production within the same residence and in great conditions. Our house has 3 workspace. Also because its large size, many artists choose to work in their room. Fees and support Residencia Corazón is an independent project with institutional support but we are currently unable to provide financial support. For writers & curators applying for grants and scholarships in their home country Residencia Corazón can provide official documents and letters of invitation as necessary.
Residencia Corazon has the institutional support of the National Culture Secretary, Cultural Institute of the Province of Buenos Aires, the Town Council of La Plata and the National University of La Plata. Expectations towards the artist Each curator or writer receives exclusive and highly-personalised support from the RC team. The Residencia Corazón team provides support for all aspects of the residency from: - assistance in navigating La Plata and its surrounds - work together with our group of curator´s from the local university (U.N.L.P.) - finding local resources- information about daily life as well as the local arts scene - assistance with research, production and post-production of work. Recommended for curators-writers who wish to develop research-investigation projects or works- in- progress without the opportunity to exhibit. Application information Application is free. Please contact us an we will send you our Apply Form!
Selection process The artists will be selected by the RC Team. Take a look to our site for more info and contact us under [email protected]
BULGARIA: 90 RESIDENCY: OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE OLD SCHOOL ART RESIDENCY - THE ROAD AS A RITUAL - AUGUST, 2017 The road of the artist, the road towards the New/Old world, the road as a ritual… Deadline: 30/04/2017 Residency starts: 04/08/2017 Residency ends: 14/08/2017 More information: http://oldschoolresidence.com/application-guidelines/
Description of residency program The team of the Old School residency is pleased to invite you to participate in the seventh edition of residency – THE ROAD as a Ritual, 2017. Within ten days the building of the ex-school will shelter artists from different nations who will create art together with the idea of working in a new environment. Duration of residency 10 days - August 4-14, 2017 Place: Gorna Lipnitsa village, Bulgaria Theme: THE ROAD as a Ritual The work of the artists will be organized based on previously prepared written materials in which THE ROAD will be presented as a symbol – through the prism of the mystical manifestations of travelling, as well as through the mathematical formulas and physical quantities connected to it. The road of the artist, the road towards the New/Old world, the road as a ritual… Where the road begins, can we get lost, the role of the crossroad and the choice of direction. The speed at which we are going. Are we stopping or diverting from the road. The path of our movement – a straight line or a ritual circle. The time that we need. The road as a magical tool for change and release. What is the aim of our travelling? The artists will have the opportunity to experiment and cross (walking, running) distances from one ancient Roman road which once went through the region beginning from the ancient village Novae /near Svishtov, on the shore of the Danube river), through the Roman town Nikopolis ad Istrum /its ancient ruins are situated near Gorna Lipnitsa/ and leading all the way to Constantinople (Istanbul). The disciplines for participation are: 1. Painting 2. Performance 3. Visual arts and installations 4. Music 5. Wall-painting 6. Photography 7. Land art 8. Short films Festival programThe program for the residency during 2017 is organized like a festival (fiesta and celebration) and will include plenty of events, connected to the theme – THE ROAD as a ritual – like performances, concerts, school for children, cinema nights, lectures, meetings, activities in the nature, visiting of cultural destinations and more. The Residency providesFood and accommodation for the participants; Workspace – indoor workshops and a photo studio, open air space for work, film and concert salon; Materials for work; Written materials on the topic; Free Wi-Fi; Contact with the local community; Organized transport during the residency /if needed/; Letters of invitation and other support to help you raise additional funds; Translation; Parallel program, connected with the theme of the residency; Sightseeing in the region; Media coverage of the event; Certificate for participation; Closing exhibition at the end of the residency; Presentation of the participants and their works through an online exhibition. Expenses paid by the artists travel expenses to Gorna Lipnitsa. WorkplacesIndoor rooms – workshops in the school, according to the profile and style of work of the artists. Outdoor places – the yard of the school– century-old trees, tents, tables and chairs; film and concert salon. Accommodation Guests houses and sleeping places in the ex-kindergarten. The sleeping places represent the typical village way of life in Gorna Lipnitsa. Eating place Dining room in the ex-kindergarten. Application information Each candidate should send us: - CV - Information about the selected discipline; - The artists should present their works by sending info about website, portfolio or images; - Short description of the initial idea for participating in the residency connected with the theme /optional/. Note that it is desirable for the participants to stay for the entire period of the residency. Selection of participants: Participants will be selected by jury. Number of participants: up to 8 (eight) artists Administrative fee for processing applications: € 10 Method of payment: You can pay through PayPal by visiting our site here. E-mail for application: [email protected] Results announcing: 8 – 21 May, 2017 Organizers:The Old school art residency Community center Zora -1887 Development for Gorna Lipnitsa Association Gorna Lipnitsa Municipality with the financial support of Pavlikeni Municipality You can find more information about the residency here: http://oldschoolresidence.com/ The residency on Facebook: The Old School Residency Gorna Lipnitsa More info about Gorna Lipnitsa: http://www.gornalipnitsa.com
CANADA: 91 RESIDENCY: CENTRE / SUBSTRUCTURED LOSS RESIDENCY PROGRAM The CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF SUBSTRUCTURED LOSS is now accepting applications. Deadline: 08/04/2017 Residency starts: 04/07/2017 Residency ends: 02/08/2017 More information: http://www.substructuredloss.org/residen Annum: 2017 Residency: OPEN CALL Participating cities: Montréal, QC, Canada,Berlin, Germany, London, United Kingdom Upcoming deadlines: Montréal, QC, Canada Residency (Summer 2017): 08 APR 2017 Additional deadlines: Berlin, Germany Residency (Summer 2017): 06 MAY 2017 Berlin, Germany Residency (Autumn/Fall 2017): 04 JUN 2017 London, United Kingdom Residency (Autumn/Fall 2017) : 26 JUN 2017 Residency period: Montréal, QC, Canada Residency: 04 JUL 2017 - 02 AUG 2017 Berlin, Germany Residency (Summer 2017): 16 AUG 2017 - 14 SEP 2017 Berlin, Germany Residency (Autumn/Fall 2017): 20 SEP 2017 - 19 OCT 2017 London, United Kingdom Residency: 31 OCT 2017 - 29 NOV 2017 The CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF SUBSTRUCTURED LOSS is now accepting applications for its annual residency program. Artists, researchers, and other arts professionals are encouraged to apply. Residency background: The artist-in-residence candidates are selected annually through an open call application process or in some cases, by invitation. The program supports emerging and established artistic professionals/researchers working in any medium/dicipline. Residents can continue with existing projects or undertake new research. The residency program encourages experimentation and the development of multi/interdisciplinary studio work grounded in research within the field of grief and bereavement. The work can encompass and explore varying physical and emotional processes (or loss) that people undergo. Previous residents have undertaken both theoretical-historical and practice-based projects surrounding loss; working with, but not limited to the following subject matter: the aging process and the elderly, cancer, sex work and sexual assault, miscarriage, suicide etc. Participants are expected to present their findings when the residency program concludes and are given the flexibility to choose which form of presentation suits their findings best (i.e. exhibition, lecture, panel and/or forum). The residency aims to provide working artistic professionals with a platform for research and production; one that may lead to expanded possibilities, collaboration, a broader network, and possibly new works. Participant eligibility: The residency is open to artists, researchers, and other professionals from any country. The selection process is based on the merits and quality of artistic practice. The program is not available to students. Residency structure: Residency programming is one (1) month in duration followed by a brief presentation period. The CENTRE provides mentorship and guidance throughout the creative development process including iteration, subject-specific research, presentation of works, as well as, access to local resources and administrative support. Living & working environment: The CENTRE will arrange for shared studio, workshop facilities, or office desk space for the duration of programming. The workspace will be located within a studio collective shared by other artists and working professionals. The environment will allow participants to engage in public conversations and cultivate dialogue with local artists and professionals. Presentation space is provided. Participants are expected to bring their own computer and other tools necessary for their work during the residency. The CENTRE does not cover living/housing expenses (living space is not provided). Successful candidates are encouraged to apply for additional funding if necessary. Residency fees: Montréal, QC, Canada Residency: Fee: $690 (CAD) Berlin, Germany Residency: Fee: €579 (EUR) London, United Kingdom Residency: Fee: £509 (GBP) Application procedure: We accept applications in English only, to accommodate our international jury members. However, language proficiency is not a criteria for evaluation by the jury unless it directly relates to the chosen discipline/practice. Applications are assessed and chosen by a jury on the basis of merit, and the ability the CENTRE has to support the proposed research or project. The application form and all applicable attachments must be submitted by email. For more information and to apply please review the Residency Guide and submit and Application Form by visiting the Residencies section of our website or by downloading the application pack below: http://www.substructuredloss.org/residencies/
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92 RESIDENCY: SUMMER: SELF-DIRECTED RESIDENCIES IN THE BEAUTIFUL OKANAGAN VALLEY Open call for artists, writers, and creative people of all disciplines! Deadline: 09/04/2017 Residency starts: 04/07/2017 Residency ends: 01/09/2017 More information: http://caetani.org/self-directed-residencies-for-artists-and-writers/
Description of residency program The Caetani Cultural Centre offers artists and writers creative living and working spaces in an independent community atmosphere for self-directed residencies, providing time, support and room for creativity, at affordable rates. Duration of residency/Current Vacancies: • July 4 – September 1, 2017 (in the Sermoneta Room + studio) • September 5 - 29, 2017 (in the Caetani Room + studio) • March 1 – September 29, 2017 (in the Fogliano Room + studio) *see below for fees Self-directed residencies are of varying lengths of time, from 2 weeks to 6 months, to suit the individual needs of the applicant. Please specify the preferred time period for the residency and length of stay for project in your application form. The Self- Directed Residencies are not sponsored or themed. Unless otherwise indicated, applicants are suggested to apply at least 3 months prior to the required time period. All applications are adjudicated by a professional adjudication panel. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Open to emerging and established visual artists in any medium. Writers, musicians, curators, cultural researchers, musicians and performing artists are also welcome and encouraged to apply. The Self-Directed Residencies are not sponsored or themed, and fees are based and pro-rated on length of stay. Artists are expected to provide their own food, materials and transportation. Please note: There is limited access to equipment. If you have special equipment needs you should contact the Centre to ensure that this program is suitable for your expectations. Accommodation Shared Residential Accommodation: Shared 4 piece full bathroom Shared kitchen/eating area. Shared communal gathering space in the Library One parking space onsite Bed linens, towels, and cleaning supplies are provided by the Centre. Coin operated laundry onsite Access to Internet, and Library Artists are responsible for their own travel, health insurance, food requirements, materials, equipment, and should have their own transportation. 1. Caetani Room – 19’ x 14’-2”, (5.8 m x 4.3 m) Large room, queen bed, small sofa, desk/chair Writer’s Live/Work space (no separate studio) – $15/night ($450/month) Visual Artist paired with Studio – $20/night ($600/month) Perfect for a writer/researcher as a live/work space 2. Sermoneta Room – 12’-4” x 9’ (3.75 m x 2.75 m) Medium room, queen bed, desk/chair Visual Artist paired with Studio – $15/night ($450/month) Writer’s Live/Work space (no separate studio) – $10/night ($300/month) 3. Fogliano Room – 9’-9”x9”-8” (2.97m x 2.97m) Small room, single bed Writer’s Live/Work space (no separate studio): $10/night ($300/month) Visual Artist paired with Studio – $15/night ($450/month) OR Could be a Studio/Workspace only (no bed, desk only) – $120/monthly Perfect for a writer, digital artist, curator, cultural researcher, etc. Studio/ workspace Modest studio workspaces located on the Centre grounds are included in the overall fees. Studio Includes: Studio Footprint: approximately 12’ x 14’ (3.7 m x 4.3 m) Ceiling Height: approximately 8’ (2.44 m) Access to Internet Tub sink, access to water and washrooms. Please note: There is limited access to equipment. If you have special equipment needs you should contact the Centre to ensure that this program is suitable for your expectations prior to making application. Fees and support All fees are in Canadian funds, and pro-rated on the length of stay. AIR Program fees include private studio space and private bedroom, with shared common areas: kitchen, bath and common areas). Double occupancy can be considered for an additional fee of $5/night ($150/mo). No pets or children please. Additional nights/weeks are pro-rated @ the nightly rate. Please note: The fee does not include travel expenses, food, health insurance, art materials, shipping, exhibition costs, or other personal expenses. Most participants apply for grants to institutions, foundations, universities, government agencies, etc. in their country/province of origin to assist with funding. Pricing is tiered based on the length of the residency and the specific needs of the proposed project. The Caetani Centre does not provide daily cleaning of the studios or rooms, or daily meals. Residents are expected to maintain their studio spaces and rooms, shared common areas of the kitchen, bathroom and other common areas in a clean, tidy and orderly manner, with respect for the other residents using the space. Expectations towards the artist Obligations Based on the length of the residency, and if requested, the Caetani Cultural Centre will assist in facilitating workshops, receptions, and public programming based around the participating artist’s work. As a relatively new program, the Caetani Centre is interested in feedback and constructive criticism, and requests that the participant submit an exit survey upon completion of their project. Artists-in-Residence are requested to leave a piece of art in the community, if possible. Application information Apply online Please read all Specific Guidelines for the Individual Programs. NOTE TO ALL INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Please ensure that you apply far enough in advance and that you are able to travel, have visas and passports in order and are able to accept a residency for the dates specified prior to making application. Transportation Artists are responsible for their own transportation. The Caetani Centre residential accommodation is within walking distance to most downtown shopping amenities, and a complimentary bicycle and helmet are also available for the resident’s use (at their own risk). Location, location, location… Canada is a very large country, which many visitors do not understand until they arrive here. For an idea of how large our province is, please visit this link: How Big is British Columbia? The Caetani House is located two blocks from downtown Vernon, and is within walking distance or public transportation to shopping, as well as most public facilities and amenities. Bike trails and bus service are available in the region, and also to larger centres. In the heart of award winning wine country, the Greater Vernon community offers hiking trails, nature centres, a public art gallery and arts centre, performing arts centre, recreation centre, Vernon Community Music School, commercial galleries, library, science centre, and shopping. We are located between three lakes: Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake and Swan Lake, and 25 minutes from world class cross country and downhill skiing, and mountain biking at Silver Star Mountain. 30 minutes from Kelowna International Airport. 5 hours from Vancouver by car, 6 hours from Calgary. Vernon has a small airport with limited access. Climate Summer: You may think of Canada as the Great White North, however, Vernon, British Columbia can get very hot during June, July and August in particular, ranging to over 30°C occasionally. Generally, the Okanagan Valley is hot and dry during the summer months, however there are exceptions to every rule. Winters are generally becoming more mild, ranging from around +10° to -10° C, however temperatures can also reach as low as -25°C or more in late December or January. Usually this kind of cold does not last more than 2 weeks, but this can fluctuate during the winter months. In the Spring, temperatures warm up rapidly in the region, with April daytime highs reaching 20ºC. Participants are encouraged to bring a variety of clothing for all weather conditions.
93 RESIDENCY: VESTIGES A week long research residency for artists and writers to study abandoned buildings. Deadline: 10/04/2017 Residency starts: 18/10/2017 Residency ends: 24/10/2017 More information: http://www.artayatana.com/vestiges.html
Description of residency program Vestiges is a residency for artists interested in architectural decay to explore abandoned buildings and to meet the people who work with them. The residency will facilitate daily excursions, lead by by urban explorers, historians, demolitions experts and salvagers. Outline Artist talk: We invite you to give a private artist talk to share your work with the group. Tour of McKenzie King’s collection of ruins guided by a historian in Gatineau Park. Hike to the Willson Carbide ruins in Gatineau Park. Learn about the significance of Victoria Island from an aboriginal interpreter and see it's many abandoned factory buildings. Learn about the newly restricted abandoned train bridge and the history of Ottawa graffiti. Learn about the lost Chelsea River Villages and the retired train tracks. Visit a demolition site. Visit the ghost town of Balaclava. Visits local abandoned buildings with the guidance of seasoned urban adventurer. Visit the studio of of a local boat builder to learn of his practice of using reclaimed barn wood. Visit the ruins of farm houses, junk yards, factories, medical buildings and grave yards. Duration of residency The residency will take place over a week in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada in the autumn of 2017. Disciplines supported and technical information All disciplines are supported. No urbex experience or history background necessary. Accommodation Residents will be picked up in Ottawa and driven to the Ayatana residency house, where they will have a bed and bedding and will be driven to all activities. Meals will be provided. Studio/ workspace Indoor and outdoor workspace is available FeesResidency fee is $1200 USD Expectations towards the artist Residents are not expected to produce work during the program. Residents are expected to give a 20 minute artist talk to the group. Application information Application instructions are on the program website Selection process Residency places are limited to 6 artists. Selected applicants will be notified shortly after the application deadline.
94 RESIDENCY: BANFF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CREATIVITY VISUAL AND DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS
More time. More space. More art. Explore new directions with international faculty and artists. Be inspired by our studio spaces and facilities in an unrivalled natural environment.
BANFF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: SPRING INTENSIVE An immersive period of studio practice, artistic exploration, and self-directed research. Deadline: 04/01/2017
Description of residency program Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Spring Intensive is an immersive period of studio practice, artistic exploration, and self- directed research. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of artists, curators, and creative professionals each committed to their practice. Duration of residency 1 month Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Residencies are for visual artists, curators, researchers, and other arts professionals. Shared production facilities in printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, digital media and more (subject to additional fees) are available as well as access to professional facilitators in visual/digital arts. Accommodation When applying, choose between staying in a single or a shared bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program. Get connected with other artists on campus and focus on your projects in a creative environment while we take care of the day-to-day essentials. Studio/ workspace Artists can create in one of our specialized studios and utilize shared production facilities in printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, digital media and more (subject to additional fees). Collaborative artist groups share studio space. Researchers share office space without production facilities access. Fees and support Application fee: $65 CAD Program fee (shared room): $3,071.00 Program fee (single room): $3,835.37 CAD Financial aid up to 50% of the program fee is available! Expectations towards the artist This self-directed residency program offers short and long-term opportunities to work away from the constraints of everyday life. Participants are provided with a studio accessible 24-hours a day, as well as access to our extensive facilities to further develop production techniques. Knowledgeable staff are on-site to provide technical support and assistance, and a built in peer-to-peer community i s available to participants for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration. Application information Residencies are for visual artists, curators, researchers, and other arts professionals with an exhibition/publication record, who have had formal training in visual arts or equivalent experience and recognition from their peers. Apply online: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/bair-spring- intensive/20170424?utm_source=posting&utm_campaign=bair%20spring%20intensi ve%20vda%20posting&utm_medium=third%20party
FINLAND: 95 RESIDENCY: TITANIK A.I.R. OPEN CALL FOR 2018 Titanik (FIN) residency for artists working in the intersection of sound and contemporary art. Deadline: 14/04/2017 Residency starts: 01/01/2018 Residency ends: 31/12/2018 More information: http://www.titanik.fi/titanik-a-i-r-open-call-for-2018/
Description of residency program Titanik artist-in-residence programme (Turku, Finland) offers one – to three-month residencies for artists working in the intersection of sound and contemporary art. The application period is 21.3.–14.4.2017 and the call is for 2018. Titanik residency is run by the Arte Artists’ Association in Turku, southwestern coast of Finland. Titanik A.i.R program has been running since 2006, shifting it’s focus to sound in 2013, which made it the first sound art residency in Finland. Duration of residency 1 - 3 months Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The residency period includes a possibility for exhibiting in the A.i.R. studio space. Additionally, the artists may arrange public screenings, performances etc. during the residency at the gallery space. There is also a possibility to use tools and audiovisual equipment upon agreement. Accommodation and Studio/ workspace The provided working studio is adjoined to the contemporary art space Titanik, located in the city centre. The artists can work in the Titanik A.i.R. studio space 24/7. Free accommodation in a beautiful, fully equipped flat within walking distance from Titanik is also included. The flat is suitable for a single artist or a couple. Fees and support The artists must fund all their living and working expenses, including travel costs fo Finland and other transportation, food and materials needed. Expectations towards the artist The artist needs to either give a talk or arrange one of the following: exhibition, screening, workshop, performance. Titanik staff will provide help. Application information Please prepare an individual submission, including: – Short motivation statement (max one page, pdf file) with preferred dates of residency, and possible interest in hosting an exhibition, artist talk or other event. – CV (max two pages, pdf file). – Samples of recent work as one link (for example dropbox), no attached images/files. Everything listed above must be provided to complete application. Only pdf files are accepted and all work samples other than one complied link will be dismissed. Please send your submission by e-mail to [email protected] The closing date is 14 April 2017.
95 RESIDENCY: NELIMARKKA RESIDENCY Serene working environment in the peaceful countryside of Alajärvi surrounded by nature. Deadline: 15/04/2017 Residency starts: 01/11/2018 Residency ends: 30/04/2018 More information: http://www.nelimarkka-museo.fi
Description of residency program The Nelimarkka Residency carries out artist Eero Nelimarkka’s long-term dream of establishing an art school. The residency is located in a rural setting, four kilometres from the small Alajärvi Centre, close to a lake and natural surroundings. Circa 10 artists live and work at the residency annually. The residency building, Villa Nelimarkka, is located 500 meters from the museum and 4 km from Alajärvi town center. The gambrel roof villa was designed and built by Eero Nelimarkka as a summer house for his family in 1933. It was completely restored to its old looks in 2013. The Villa has a large yard and the upstairs was designed specifically as a studio space. During the summer, the downstairs is open to the public Tue-Fri 13-17 and there are occasional events at other times. The virtue of Nelimarkka Residency is its peaceful surroundings and nature. Surrounded by pine, spruce and birch trees with Alajärvi lake nearby means that the artist staying at the house really gets a quiet and serene working environment. The light and nature outside has its special features in different seasons. Alajärvi is a small town in the countryside with somewhat 10 000 habitants all in all. Duration of residency Dead lines for 2018 residencies: 1st DEAD LINE: 15th of April 2017 for November to April 2018 2nd DEAD LINE: 15th of October 2017 for May to October 2018 Ask for available residency periods and possible cancellations for 2017. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Nelimarkka Residency is looking for artists on all fields of visual arts. Accommodation and studio/workspace A residency includes the use of a studio, common areas, and a private bedroom. Villa Nelimarkka has two bedrooms and studios. Both of the bedrooms and studios are upstairs of the villa. Depending on bookings 1-2 artists can stay in the Villa at a time. The Villa is ideal also for an artist couple, family or co-operative artists. If there is a larger art group wanting to take part more beds can be arranged. 1st studio-bedroom combination: a lockable bedroom plus a separate open studio space without a door just above the staircase. 2nd studio-bedroom combination: bedroom and studio in the same space which can be locked. Common areas such as the kitchen and shower are downstairs. There is a wifi- connection at the Villa and a laundry machine at the museum. The laundry machine can be used whenever the staff is present. Also the museum provides a bicycle to go around town. If you are a printmaker we have an intaglio and a lithography press in a workshop space next to the museum. The space is used also for museum workshops and by the local folk high school but the presses can be used when the space is free. Fees and support The rent for a studio and bedroom with a shared kitchen and bathroom is 400€/month (incl. taxes) or 200€/month plus a workshop or artwork donation for the museum. Donations are considered on occasion. The artist pays for their own material, living and travel expenses. The rent is always the same per artist staying at the Villa. Expectations towards the artist The artist can compensate half of the rent by giving a workshop or donating an artwork for the museum. The museum usually offers a workshop to the museum’s customers together with the artist-in-residence but it's optional. The museum provides all the material for the workshop. Also if the artist is willing to give a talk the museum is pleased to organize it and help with the arrangements but this is not obligatory. The possibility to exhibit work during or after the residency period is considered on occasion. Most of the time the spaces at the museum are occupied with exhibitions but sometimes the space downstairs might be free. During the residency period it is possible to organize an exhibition at Villa Nelimarkka and combine it with an open studio event if wanted. Application information Please fill out and print the application form and send it via mail or email. Please attach your work plan, previous work examples (jpg or pdf form or website) and a CV/resume. Please include the preferred date(s) and length of your stay on your application. Send your application to: Nelimarkka-museo Pekkolantie 123. FI-62900 Alajärvi. FINLAND or email to: [email protected] The selections for residencies are made by the Nelimarkka Museum staff soon after the dead lines. All applicants are personally informed of the decisions.
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GERMANY: 96 ART FAIR: BERLINER LISTE Application deadline: June 30th, 2017
OPEN CALL FOR BERLIN’S BIGGEST ART FAIR Parallel to Berlin Art Week the 14th edition of BERLINER LISTE will be held from September 15th to 17th, 2017. As a forum for emerging, international art of all genres the BERLINER LISTE attracts every year a wider audience. 112 exhibitors from 25 countries presented their work to more than 11,000 young collectors, art lovers and fans at last year’s show. The core idea of the BERLINER LISTE is to make art affordable and exciting. Exhibiting the budget friendly and modestly extravagant artworks the fair gives visitors a chance to explore, meet artists and go on a journey of discovery. Be part of Berlin’s vibrant art scene! Emerging gallery programs, project spaces and artists are cordially invited to apply online at our website. The exhibition team is happy to answer any question by phone +49 -30-77 008 993 or email [email protected]. Voices from the media: “Berliner Liste unites galleries and individual artists under one roof, giving them a wonderful opportunity to exhibit their art and share their visions.” (artprice) “The quality of an artistic work can not only be derived from its price. Often young artists, who create extraordinary compositions, are not yet established. The 13th Berliner Liste presents these works by emerging international artists at affordable prices.” (Der Kunsthandel) “What distinguishes this fair is the diversity of the art shown; and the continued collaboration with curator Peter Funken not only sucessfully maintains a leitmotiv for the art, but it keeps the Liste’s presentation-footing true to the unique aesthetics of both local Berlin, German, and international art. {...} Discovery truly is the name of the game.” (EXBERLINER magazine)
97 RESIDENCY: SOMOS ART HOUSE BERLIN – ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Accepting Applications for Berlin Artist Residency and Exhibition Program Rolling Applications Open Now
SOMOS AIR SomoS’ Artist-in-Residence Program offers cultivated, supportive and stimulating surroundings to international visiting artists wishing to realize an artistic project in Berlin. The minimum 3 month residency is focused on production, experience, critical discourse, networking, and local participation. The SomoS residency program is designed for artists working in disciplines such as drawing, collage, photography, media-art, performance, and film/video. Staying at SomoS, participants will become a part of a thriving artistic community with an active exhibition and event program and will easily and swiftly become well-acquainted with the creative, networked city that is Berlin. FACILITIES Residents will be provided with accommodation in furnished studios suitable for various disciplines and purposes. These studios are furnished with a working table, chairs, workbench, bed, and a professional LED lighting system. Shared areas of SomoS such as the exhibition spaces, a shared kitchen, office facilities, and a big social living space and salon (suitable for screenings or meetings) with a collection of art books are available to use. ACTIVITIES During their time at SomoS, residents may undertake their own activities like workshops, talks etc., which can be hosted in the on-site exhibition space or workshop rooms. AIR participants have free access to all general workshops, artist- talks, screenings, exhibitions and other regular events taking place at SomoS art house. Residents will meet regularly with SomoS curators to discuss and review their progress towards completing their project. OBJECTIVES At the end of the residency, SomoS organizes a presentation of residents' recent work in a suitable public format. These can include lectures, discussions, screenings, readings, or exhibitions. During this process artists receive support on the various aspects of the presentation (including PR, artist's talks, interviews, exhibition texts, invitations, and public reception). This presentation will take place in SomoS exhibition hall and will be part of the official exhibition program. AVAILABILITY Up to six live/work studios are available for artists-in-residence at SomoS Art House. Residents stay for three months each on a rolling monthly basis so that they can benefit from overlapping with other artists and to have the chance for more individual feedback. APPLY All applicants are requested to provide the following materials: – a description of the specific project proposal for the period of their residency, maximum 500 words. – proposed dates of the residency – a link to their website – an up-to-date CV – an artist statement – a portfolio in pdf format (no larger than 7mb)
contact [email protected] or visit our website for more information and to apply: http://www.somos-arts.org/artist-in-residence/
98 RESIDENCY: BRITTA FLUEVOG ARTIST RESIDENCY | ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Britta Fluevog Artist Residency is accepting artists for the 2017-2018 year. Located in a large house in Braunschweig Germany. Braunschwieg is an easy distance by train to Berlin and also home to Germany's largest art school. This semi-rural/suburban residency is excellent for those who wish to have a quiet period in which to focus on their art. Lakes, horses, farms and a forest with impressively old oaks are all within the immediate vicinity.
Located on the top floor of the house, the low ceilinged bedroom and adjacent studio will be available to resident artists. Featuring lots of natural light, textured white walls, a sink and a view, the studio is good contemplative spare for creating art. The residency is open to visual, media, craft, curators, writers and those somewhere between these practices. There may be an opportunity for hosting an exhibition for residency participants.
Artists in residence also have access to the rest of the house, which contains a large living room, kitchen, fireplace, sauna and garden. Residencies are open from between one week and two months. The cost is 85 per week or 250 per month.
To apply please send: A 200-500 word residency proposal. Please include intended media and any requirements needed. A CV Samples of your work: 5-15 images or 10 minutes sound/ video/ 2000 words *** For any application over 3MB, please send links or file shares. Application & questions can be sent to: [email protected] http://brittafluevog.blogspot.de/2017/01/fluevog-artist-residency.html
GREECE: 99 RESIDENCY: MUDHOUSE RESIDENCY - AGIOS IOANNIS, CRETE FOR SUMMER 2017 The Mudhouse Residency, in Agios Ioannis, Crete, is now accepting applications for Summer 2017. Deadline: 01/05/2017 Residency starts: 19/06/2017 Residency ends: 03/07/2017 More information: http://www.mudhouseresidency.com
Description of residency program The Mudhouse Residency, in the rural mountain village of Agios Ioannis, Crete, is now accepting applications for its Studio Residency and Independant Residency programs, to take place June 19- July 3rd, 2017. The Studio Residency, $2200 USD, includes family style meals, lodging and shared studio workspace for the entire 2 week duration. The Independent Residency, $1800 USD, also includes family style meals, lodging, and inclusion in the Mudhouse Residency community of international artists for the 2 week duration. Both Residencies provide the artist the opportunity to present an artist-led talk or reading and participate in the closing exhibition. The Mudhouse Residency is looking forward to it’s fourth consecutive year of hosting a variety of artists across a spectrum of disciplines. The Mudhouse welcomes artists working in two dimensional and three dimensional mediums; painters, photographers, printmakers, dancers, choreographers, authors, screenwriters, video and sound artists. We strive to accommodate any project within our capacity, and take pride in the caliber of work that has been produced at the Mudhouse. The Mudhouse Residency has a foot on both sides of the globe, it’s founders Jennifer Carolin and Varvara Liakounakou hail from New York City and Athens, Greece, respectively. Jennifer Carolin received her MFA in Painting from Syracuse University, she has instructed courses in Painting, Drawing and Foundation Studies, currently she is the Director of Shoestring Studio in Brooklyn, NY. Varvara Liakounakou is a visual artist living, working and showing in Athens, Greece, her work has been exhibited in Athens, Santorini, Turin, Florence, Bologna, and Belgium. The founders are committed to maintaining a presence on both sides of the globe, inviting international artists to participate in the Residency and collaborating with artist communities and universities in Greece and in the U.S. to bring the work of Mudhouse artists-in-residence into the public eye.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The Studio is equipped with: - 330 sq foot open air shared studio space - Natural light - Electricity and electric light for working at night - Wireless internet - Tables and chairs - Easels - Basic drawing materials - Sketchbook paper - Carving tools, woodblocks, and instruments for manual printmaking processes
Project-based studio assistance and support: the Mudhouse Residency is located in a rural area, but we are committed to helping our artists-in-residence realize their project. If we can help you find the materials or tools you require, we will.
All residencies include: - Assistance with organizing transportation from the Heraklion airport or seaport to Agios Ioannis - Accomodations in shared apartments within the village of Agios Ioannis, including a kitchen, bath and wireless internet in each apartment - Organization of group excursions, including day hikes, trips to the beaches and tours of archaeological sites, and group transportation to excursions - A light breakfast of coffee, tea, biscuits and fruit at the Mudhouse main building each morning and family style dinners at the village taverna each evening - Organization and transportation to several group dinners at tavernas outside of the village to experience the difference in local cuisines of Crete - The use of a digital projector for presenting artist’s lectures - 1500 sq foot gallery space for the closing exhibition and reception - The publicizing of artist’s events, including readings, presentations, workshops and the group exhibition - Evening wine and discussion on the Mudhouse rooftop patio, under the stars
Accommodation Guests are accommodated in the homes and guest homes of the village residents. Agios Ioannis has a large international community, with residents from Italy, England, and Australia in addition to Greece. Each residence was rebuilt from the ruins of the original stone village to the specific taste of the owner, and no two residences are alike. None of the residences or the studio spaces were designed to accommodate guests with disabilities, although some arrangements may be possible. Linen is provided and laundry facilities are available. Most accommodations include Wifi and there is Wifi available at the Mudhouse. Independent Residents' workspace needs will be taken into account when determining accommodations. Additional guests as well as additional nights outside of the session can be arranged for an additional cost. Pets are not allowed.
Studio/ workspace The Studio Residency is designed for professional visual artists with an established practice seeking the time and space to realize an individual project. The Studio Residency includes 24 hour access to a shared studio space within the village as well as the opportunity to participate in drawing and painting sessions with the figure model and group excursions with the workshop as an ala carte option. Studio Residents are warmly invited to present an artist's lecture within the duration of the Residency and participate in the Residency's closing Exhibition. The Independant Residency provides the time and structure to focus on a non-studio based project, be it a novel, screenplay, documentary video or book of photography. Crete is a visual feast for the eyes, arresting in natural beauty but also a complex system of modern life existing in the footprints of ancient civilizations. Witness the shepherd's sheep-shearing festival, hike across olive orchards or spend the time contentedly holed up in the peaceful solitude of the mountain village of Agios Ioannis. The Mudhouse is pleased to host a reading, screening or viewing of works in progress as desired. The Independent Resident also has the opportunity to contribute to the closing Mudhouse Residency Exhibition.
Fees and support the Studio Residency, $2200 USD, includes family style meals, lodging and shared studio workspace for the entire 2 week duration. The Independent Residency, $1800 USD, also includes family style meals, lodging, and inclusion in the Mudhouse Residency community of international artists for the 2 week duration.
Application information Application is free and open to all: http://www.mudhouseresidency.com/apply/
INDIA: 100 RESIDENCY: D.I.S.C. THE ART RESIDENCY TEXTILE PROGRAM 2017 "LINK. THE NEVER ENDING THREAD" Experience the fabric of Life in Odisha state, India! Discover the amazing world of Textiles there! Deadline: 01/05/2017 Residency starts: 01/10/2017 Residency ends: 29/11/2017 More information: http://disctheart.com/textile-program-link-the-never-ending- thread-2017/
Description of residency program D.I.S.C the Art Residency, in Odisha state of India offers a unique opportunity to gain access to traditional Indian textile art. To work with traditional techniques, and express ideas through these with materials and concepts. The idea of this program is about connection, the contemplation of how the thread connects tradition with innovation, old with new, east with west, artist with artist, individual to social. Collaborate, live and meet the heart of India’s art and beauty and discover what we can do creatively with the Inspiration of the thread. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Calling all Fiber Artists, Visual Artists and Designers! From Sacred Khadi to Double Ikat weaving, and authentic adivasi (indigenous) textiles. Transform and express the collected knowledge through the language of contemporary art. The Program includes a journey to begin the process, where the artists will travel from place to place in rural Odisha to meet the backbone of traditional Odian Art. Here we will experience meeting the masters, sharing the life they lead, and learning techniques, staying for 3 to 5 days each to enjoy the simple living, where art is a ritual and a return to source. To gain greater understanding of the textile process, as it is woven into the life as a whole. The Artists will then have the opportunity to develop their work in studio at base camp finally culminating in an exhibition at the end of the program. Accommodation During the traveling period, when the participants of the program will be having an introducing to the traditinal Textile journey, artists will be staying in a different places. Remember we are traveling very rural places and tribal areas, then sometimes we will be staying in local people's houses with a familys, in a simple conditions as people do. At some places artists will stay at the hotels and hostels. At the base camp of the residency artists will have a private rooms to feel confortable for working peacefuly. Studio/ workspace Studio/working space is offered a big studio to share. The weather conditions at the Textile program period are very nice and pleasant in Odisha, so it is confortable to work outside. Base camp of the residency located isn a silent peaceful place. Fees and support Residency tarriff is 55 USD per day plus service taxe applicable 15%. Grand total for 60 days residency Textile program 3795 USD Expectations towards the artist exhibition at the end of the program; two presentations about their art practise and experience; we do not insist but we will be glad if artists would donate one work each. Application information To apply please visit our website http://disctheart.com/how-to-apply/ Apply for a program and have a time and experience of Your life! Join the thread!
ITALY: 101 FAIR: OPEN CALL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FAIR OF CONTEMPORARY ART - PARATISSIMA SKOPJE Deadline: Monday, 10 April 2017
Paratissima Skopje is an international contemporary art fair open to literally all forms of art and creativity! If you are a visual artist, performer, designer, architect, photographer, fashion designer, filmmaker, musician…or practice any other form of art making, Paratissima Skopje invites you to show and share your work with new audiences. Everyone from everywhere can participate at Paratissima Skopje and showcase their work. With this open call we welcome all artists and creative workers and encourage them to experiment, transform and trespass the conventional boundaries in expressing themselves and their work. The event will take place from 15-17 June, 2017 at the Youth Cultural Center in Skopje.
The call is open until Monday, April 10 2017. You can access additional information about the event at the following links and e- mail contact:
Official website: www.paratissimaskopje.mk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paratissimaskopje/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7WQZ3rixqabQZ9A_B3L7w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paratissima_skopje/
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JAPAN: 102 RESIDENCY: ARCUS PROJECT 2017 IBARAKI ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Deadline: 20/04/2017 Residency starts: 20/08/2017 Residency ends: 20/12/2017 More information: http://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence/
CALL FOR APPLICATION ENTRY FOR ARCUS PROJECT 2017 IBARAKI ARTIST- IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM We are pleased to inform that the call for the Artist-In-Residence Program of ARCUS Project 2017 IBARAKI has been opened. We look forward to receiving applications of artists those who have enthusiasm for realizing their creative projects at ARCUS Project.
For applying, please download Program Outline and Application Guideline first, and read them carefully. http://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence/ NOTICE : The application deadline is April 20, 2017 (24:00 UTC-12) View the feedback of 2016 resident artists! http://arcus4u.exblog.jp/23667399/ Information of Great East Japan Earthquake/ our daily life in Japan http://arcus4u.exblog.jp/23667422/ We thank you all for your interest and support to the ARCUS Project. Sincerely,
ARCUS Project 2017 IBARAKI Artist-In-Residence Program Outline
I. INTRODUCTION Artist-In-Residence Program of ARCUS Project which aims to support the artistic activities of emerging artists was launched in 1994 by Ibaraki Prefectural Government as its main organizer. In its 23 years history, ARCUS Project has invited 97 artists from 31 countries / regions, and supported their artistic projects and researches during the residence. A number of previous resident artists are now known as cutting-edge artists in the international art scene.
ARCUS Project Artist-In-Residence Program has focused more on the “process” of activities. Therefore, we are looking for a project which does not regard final presentation as a goal, but tries to conduct a site-specific research / project within a certain period of time. It is also expected that the research / project is open to public for sharing the process and collaboration. The proposed projects are supposed to be temporary works with which the applied area can be returned to its original state. Since our program is aimed at promoting international exchanges, applicants should possess national of a country other than Japan. Not more than one artist will be selected from one country / region. II. PROGRAM OUTLINE Program Name ARCUS Project 2017 IBARAKI Artist-In-Residence Program Period of Program The end of August through the middle of December, 2017 (110 days) ** The detailed schedule is informed after it is fixed. ** Program period includes official programs, which are indicated in section IV. The Number of Artists 3 Artists / Groups Organizer ARCUS Project Administration Committee (Ibaraki Prefectural Government, Moriya City, Ibaraki International association) III. ELIGIBILITY The Applicant should: --- be an emerging artist engaged in contemporary visual arts or other related fields. --- have nationality of country other than Japan. --- have legal permission to enter Japan. --- be in a state of good health and able to carry out daily activities on his / her own. --- have enough English skill to communicate with other artists and coordinators. --- not be enrolled in educational institution (undergraduate, graduate school etc.) during the program period.
** A unit of two artists or a group can also apply to the residency. However, all the program provisions (transportation fee, allowance, apartment, insurance, etc. ) will not be provided per person, but per unit / group only. ** If the applicant works as a unit / group, please write names of member(s) in "Essay 1" box in a online form. IV. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; What you do To participate in the residence program, applicants are required to: --- can participate whole 110 days program period. --- be able to carry out working and living on his / her own. --- conduct research or field work and be positively involved in the communication with other artists and local community. --- give first priority to the ARCUS Project during the designated program period, use the studio as the basis of the activities, and notify the Studio Office when leaving studio for certain duration for artistic activities. In case artists are scheduled to participate in other artistic activities and exhibition during the program period, they are obliged to inform the ARCUS Project Administration Committee and obtain consent in advance. --- participate in official programs on the designated dates. In the ARCUS Project 2016 IBARAKI Artist-In-Residence Program, artists participated the following as official programs: 1. Welcome party (half day) 2. Courtesy visit to the prefectural governor’s office (upon arrival, half day) 3. Courtesy visit to the mayor’s office (upon arrival and departure, half day each) 4. Press club interview at the prefectural government (half day) 5. Day trip around Ibaraki sightseeing spots (1 day) 6. Open Studios (around 10 days during the stay) 7. Local / Community / Public program such as talk, workshop etc. ** All program details are subject to change. --- follow regulations and terms / conditions of the ARCUS Project Administration Committee. --- follow regulations and terms of use the public building where ARCUS Studio is located. --- refrain from carrying out profit-making activities during the program period. --- cooperate with the Administration Committee for publicity and other activities related to the promotion of the program. Artist is expected to: 1. be cooperative interviews and other requests from various media such as newspapers, TV, public relations magazines. 2. agree that the copyright of all the photos and footage which records the activities by organizer during the program period belongs to the ARCUS Project Administration Committee. 3. be cooperative to requests concerning use of photos and footage for the publicity and promotion for the ARCUS Project. 4. be cooperative to refer to the name of ARCUS Project at the future publicity. --- inform the activities such as exhibitions which is related to the project you have done during the program period to the ARCUS Project Administration Committee. --- mention about ARCUS project 2017 IBARAKI Artist-In-Residence Program on your CV after finishing residence program.
--- present the result / process of research during the residency program within one year from the day you leave Japan and inform the activities to the ARCUS Project Administration Committee about the details, such as date, venue, etc. Some examples of the presentation are below 1: Holding an exhibition, performance, lecture, or workshop in a country other than Japan. 2: Publishing the results / reviews of the stay through media such as newspapers, magazines, or on the internet. ** follow the program requirements as listed above, and sign the statement of mutual agreement and points of concern upon invitation. Artists who breach the agreed conditions and obligations may be subject to cancellation of the invitation and all provisions, withdrawal of partial provisions, or refund of allowance and airfare paid in advance, depending on the scope of violation. V. PROGRAM PROVISIONS; What we offer Each artist is provided with the following support during the program period. A. Studio One classroom converted into studio is provided for each artist. The studio area is 67.5 sq.m. (W:9m x D:7.5m x H:3.3m) and equipped with internet circuit (no computer) and air conditioner. Telephone (domestic calls only) is available for share at the Studio Office. ** Artist is required to bring / prepare specific tools, equipment, computer and software necessary for his / her artistic activities. Although minimum tools (ex. drill, screwdriver, hammer, saw etc.) are available, studios are not equipped with professional facilities such as workshop, studio for shooting or editing room. ARCUS Studio also cannot provide SLR photograph camera, video camera, tripod and monitor / projector. B. Accommodation Each artist will be provided with a furnished studio-type apartment that includes minimum electric appliances near the studio. C. Equipments --- Bicycle --- Prepaid cell phone D. Transportation fee Artist from overseas: Round-trip (discounted economy class) airfare from the international airport nearest his/her home to Narita International Airport is provided. Artist inside of Japan: Round-trip public transportation fee from the nearest station / airport is provided. E. Allowance Artist will be provided with 210,000 yen for living and other basic expenses and 450,000 yen for expense related to any kind of his / her artistic activities. Thus 660,000 yen in total for the 110 days program period. The allowance: --- will be confirmed at the time of invitation. --- includes tax and calculated on per diem basis. --- will be directly handed to the artist. --- will be paid that amount in 3 parts on the designated date every month. F. Insurance Artist from overseas will be covered by overseas travel injury insurance (30 million yen in case of death, or up to 2 million yen for medical treatment). Any past illness, chronic disease, and dental treatment are not covered. G. Studio Office Support Studio Office consists of three coordinators and a guest curator. They will coordinate meetings with Japanese arts professionals, informants, and interpreters, assist artist in making arrangement necessary for his / her activities, and also facilitate communication with other artists and the local community. VI. TO APPLY Please download the Application Guideline from ARCUS Project website (http://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence/), and follow the procedure. You will get an automatic confirmation e-mail and URL of application page.
There are two steps in application process; Step1- Sending general information and essays online. Step2- Uploading JPEG image(s), PDFs of your CV and ID(a copy of passport or identification card with a photo) based on the instruction on the application page. For moving images/sounds (supplementary materials), download the VIDEO Description from our website and fill out the required information. Then upload it as PDF format. For the video(s)/sound(s), total maximum length of all works or excerpts together is 10 minutes. * Only in case you are not able to upload the JPEG image(s) and PDFs online, send the required application materials with CD-R, DVD-R or USB flash drive via postal mail. All materials should be sent with documents which are provided by official website. VII. APPLICATION DEADLINE Application Deadline is April 20, 2017 (24:00 UTC-12). ** Applications should be submitted by this date. ** For the Applicants who are not able to upload the application materials at Step-2, postal application materials should be reached ARCUS Studio by April 20, 2017. ** Postal application with postmark dated April 20, 2017 will not be accepted.
Mailing Address: ARCUS Studio 2418 Itatoi, Moriya, Ibaraki, 302-0101 Japan Tel : +81 297 46 2600
* Posted materials will not be returned to the applicant in principle. * Do not send any extra materials at the time of application. Any applicants who send the extra materials will be excluded from the subject of screening. Details of the proposal, catalogs of the past exhibitions, portfolio etc. as supplementary materials for the screening will be directly requested to the each applicant if necessary by the ARCUS Project Administration Committee. VIII. SCREENING AND ANNOUNCEMENT --- The expected number of artists to be invited may be three. --- The screening process will be conducted by the selection committee. --- The screening process will be conducted in two stages. Only those applicants who pass the preliminary screening (Stage 1 is scheduled for June 2017) will be submitted to the final selection (Stage 2). --- The applicants who pass the preliminary screening will be required to post additional application materials and send self-introduction video etc. --- The final results will be announced and sent to the applicants via e-mail by the beginning of July 2017. --- Individual queries concerning the selection process will not be answered. IX.CONTACT For inquiries, please use the question form at ARCUS Project website: URL: http://www.arcus-project.com/en/contact/ ARCUS Studio Open Day: Tuesday to Saturday Office Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and National Holidays. Tuesday would be closed if Monday is a national holiday) Any inquiries being sent on closed day will be answered on next working day. *This Program Outline is based on the project plan of the fiscal year of 2017. *The details of the program are subject to change if necessary.
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HUNGARY: 103 RESIDENCY: HARP HORSE AND ART RESEARCH PROGRAM HARP Horse and Art Research Program at Lake Balaton in Hungary. Deadline: 11/04/2017 Residency starts: 29/07/2017 Residency ends: 11/08/2017 More information: http://www.horseandart.hu/en Location: On the North side of Lake Balaton in the village of Barnag in Hungary.
Program An intensive program designed for artists, who are interested in combining equine studies and visual arts. We are looking for artists interested in horse culture, as well as riders interested in art. Both weeks will include daily practice and lessons of horsemanship, horsearchery, anatomically correct riding. Discussions and lectures will be held with the main focus on fine art research and equine studies. The 2017 program is the third in a series for years to come. HARP is centered around different research themes each year. This summer we will focus on printmaking in postcontemporary art. We think, postcontemporary is important, because it can solve problems, which contemporary can not. We would like to experiment with printmaking in relation to horses both in a historical and in a (post)contemporary context. We are looking for artists, who are open for conceptual experiments using traditional techniques. Professional supervision will be at hand, it is not necessary to have previous experience with printmaking. Copper engraving, etching, woodcut, linocut can be printed. Materials will be provided, but artists are responsible for their knives and pins. Guest lecturers will be invited, excursions and an exhibition will be organised at the end of the residency at our new HARP barn gallery. AimTo deliver our interest into the field of international artistic research with opening up connections between equine culture and art. We would like to rethink art today in relation to horsemanship and riding in an environment for research in which ideas are challenged. We would also like to make connections between artists coming from the West and the East, HARP is open for artistic practice and riding styles coming from both, western and eastern traditions. Program Leaders Veszely Beáta is an artist and researcher and Szmrecsányi Márton is a horse trainer and horsearcher. Both are dedicated to research the knowledge of old riding masters, the history of equine imagery in art and to develop their riding academically as well as classically. Our guest in 2017 is american artist, Mark Ritchie, Professor in Printmaking at the College of Arts and Sciences at the Univesity of Wyoming, USA. FeeFor the two-week program for international participants the fee is 980 Euros per person. We offer 10% discount for returning participants. We can offer a scholarship for one Hungarian artist. The fee includes all costs (all meals, riding, archery, horsearchery, lectures, shows, printmaking, materials, exhibition), but it does not include travel costs to Barnag, Hungary. Application Please only apply if you are interested in both: art and equine studies, if you are happy to try rural living as well as printmaking and if you are open for discussions with others. For further information and for an application form please write an email of interest to Veszely Beáta at [email protected]. The application deadline is 11. April 2017.
KOREA: 104 RESIDENCY: 2017 SEOUL ART SPACE GEUMCHEON OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY Deadline: Tuesday, April 10, 2017. Residency starts: 01/10/2017 Residency ends: 31/12/2018 More information: http://www.geumcheon.blogspot.kr ○ Application Title : 2017 Seoul Art Space Geumcheon Open Call for Artists in Residency ○ Application Period: Friday, March 24, 2017~ Tuesday, April 10, 2017 * Deadline: Tuesday, April 10, 2017 (Korean time: 16:00) ○ Application Field : Visual Artist / New Media Artist ○ Residency: International Artists - The whole fields of visual art artists (artist teams) (painting, installation, video, photograph, and etc.) - The whole field of new media art artist (artist teams) (digital art, virtual art, interactive art, and etc.) ○ Residency Period(yy,mm,dd) International Artists : 3 months ⓐ 2017.10.01 ~ 2017.12.31 (3 Artists) ⓑ 2018.01.01 ~ 2018.03.31 (4 Artists) ⓒ 2018.07.01 ~ 2018.09.31 (4 Artists) ⓓ 2018.10.01 ~ 2018.12.31 (3 Artists) ○ Supporting detail 1) For International artists. - Exemption of the space fee and hostel charge - Financial aid for airplane ticket per person (when residing as a team, only one of the team members would be supported) ․ - Hostel provided(Single room per person or team, double per group) ․ ○ Common supporting detail for International and Korean - Studio (1 room per person/team) - 1 on 1 expert criticism program - Partial production cost supported when having an exhibition at Seoul Art Space_Geumcheon - PR supported during the residency period. - Liberal use of the Media Lab, Warehouse (Large workspace), equipment room, seminar room and kitchen and etc. ○ How to Apply 1) Application period: Friday, March 24, 2017~ Tuesday, April 10, 2017 (Total.18 days) * Deadline: Tuesday, April 10, 2017 (Korean time: 16:00) 2) Application Submission - received by e-mail ([email protected]) 3) Application materials - Application to residency, a Planning Statement for creation, Career Information, Portfolio file by PPT or PDF, a copy of passport 4) Application packet is downloadable from: http://www.geumcheon.blogspot.kr - Application - Planning statement for creation: Present detailed data for verification of statements planned for creation after joining SASG - Career Information : Documents of experiences from past three years (mainly result in Artworks or results related with statements planned for residency period). ※ In case of group, career info of each group member and the list of group members are required. 5) Portfolio: file by PowerPoint or PDF ․ Your portfolio must include minimum of 20 images (with caption), articles or reports by mass media, critique, artist’s note, or other documents that proves your artwork. (Such as exhibition leaflets, cover of picture book including images, etc.) ․ Video works must be no longer than 3 minutes and submitted in .avi, .mov, or .mpeg4 format. ※ File size is limited to 30MB, so portfolio and video files should be edited to the limit.6) A Copy of passport ○ Qualification for Applying - Individuals or groups that can participate in residency programs. - Group candidates have a limit of maximum of two artists per group. ○ No application will be received from the following candidates - Group or association having three or more artists - Students who are still in college days (group including student will be depended on committee’s decision) - Association composed as members - Society organized by school, religious or friendship group not having goal for genuine artwork ○ Selection Process to Resident Artist 1) 1st review: document screening 2) 2nd review: presentation for evaluation (need to prepare the presentation with PPT or PDF format file) ※ 2nd review is for Korean candidates passed through 1st review, and International artists are not required to participate in the 2nd review ○ Schedule of Evaluations and Announcement of Successful Applicants 1) Review and Result ․ 1st review: April 14 ~ 20, 2017 2) Announcement of candidates passed 1st review: At the end of April 3) 2nd review: end of April ~ mid-May ※ For candidates passed through 1st review only 4)Final Announcement of Successful Applicants: second week of May ※ Actual schedule could be adjusted by evaluation conditions ○ Announcement of Successful Applicants - Notice on the blogspot and be informed individually ○ More information to Contact - Seoul Art Space_Geumcheon http://www.geumcheon.blogspot.kr - Phone: +82-(0)2-807-4121 - E-mail: [email protected]
105 FELLOWSHIP: 2017 MMCA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP. Deadline: 15/04/2017
2017 MMCA International Research Fellowship The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) hosts an international research program for the museum professionals including curators, conservators and educators. This program was initiated as a part of the Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) Project supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. Participants of this program have been mainly curators of contemporary art museums from all over the world. This research program aims to provide a sustainable platform for initiating dialogues and for developing a comprehensive network among museum professionals. The general information and requirements of the program are listed as below: 1. Period July - November, 2017 2. Host Institution National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea 3. Inviting Researchers 3 professionals 4. Program Description - Individual research in link with Korean modern and contemporary art *Research fellow must present a final essay of his/her research before the research presentation to be held at the end of the fellowship. - Visiting art studios, museums, galleries and art institutions - Meeting artists and museum professionals in Korea - Attending art related conferences - Cultural field trips - Korean language course (mandatory) 5. General Qualifications - Individuals who work in related fields of contemporary art such as museum professionals, curators, art historians, critics, conservators, educators, etc. - Citizen of the following regions: Asia, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central and South America *Applicants from other regions than those mentioned above will NOT be considered. - Aged between 25 and 45 - Good use of English language - Individuals who have high interest in cultural exchange 6. Financial Support Round-trip airfare (economy class) from the airport near Round-trip airfare the participant’s place of residence to Seoul, Korea.
An individual studio unit inside the university campus Accommodation will be given. Utility fees are not included. provided 900,000 Korean won per month is provided to Monthly cover food, transportation, taxes, public utilities, living expense entrance fees, etc . Living expense is deposited directly to the participant's Korean bank account at the end of every month. Beside the monthly allowance, no additional financial support is given by the host institution. All participants are obliged to take the Korean language Korean language course for 200 hours as a part of the program. course fee A standard insurance coverage will be provided by the Traveler’s host institution. Detailed information will be provided insurance fees upon participant's entry to Korea. Any supplementary insurance coverage can be arranged and covered by participants. 7. Application Process - Application form (available at www.mmca.go.kr) Documents of - CV Application - Photocopy of degree certificate(s) - A copy of passport - Recommendation letter(s) *at least 1 letter required Deadline 15th April, 2017 *Application documents must be delivered to the museum office before the deadline. Send documents to : Submission of Application 2017 MMCA International Research Fellowship Program Public Programs and Publications Team National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea 30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu 03062 Seoul, South Korea Notification of The result of the final selection will be informed Selection individually in mid May. 8. Commitments and Regulations Activities provided during the program must be in accordance to the original intent. Participants will be discharged from the program when participating in profit-gaining activities or other activities not related to one’s intended purpose of visiting Korea. Participants generally may not be accompanied by family or friends. The final report must be submitted at the end of the program. Confirmation of training certificate will be issued by the host institution upon completion of the program and submission of required results. 1) Drafting Contract Agreement A contract agreement regarding managements and obligations between the host institution and the participants will be drafted for each party. 2) Additional Events sponsored by the CPI Secretariat The Secretariat will provide general orientations regarding the CPI project and living in Korea. Culture trips, international symposium, farewell party, and other events sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the CPI Secretariat are provided. All participants are requested to join these events. 9. Process upon Arrival for Selected Personnel 1) Health examination documents required A health examination must be done at one's own expense in home country after notified to be selected as a participant of the program, and it must be submitted to the host institution by mail. The document is required for visa application. Doctor's statement is required for the participant with a long-term disorder such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and etc. Please note that the host institution shall arrange to have the participant’s health examined with your arrival. 2) Documents for Visa issuance It is necessary to obtain a valid visa from Korean Embassy in the participant’s country. At the time of visa application, the letter of invitation will be arranged by the host institution. However, selected participants are required beforehand to submit documents necessary in full for visa issuance. 3) Entry to Korea through Incheon International Airport Leaving and Re-entering later on during the program is generally not allowed. In case of an emergency, the fellow must discuss with the institution prior to departure. 4) Personal Items Personal items must be prepared upon entry into Korea. Any cost for shipment should be covered by the participants, both coming in and out of Korea. 5) Creating a bank account Upon arrival in Korea, the participant must open a bank account in one's own name, to receive living expenses monthly. 6) Foreigner Registration Card Foreigner registration must be completed right after entering the Republic of Korea and the issued registration card must be carried on person at all the time. General Inquiries Young-in Lee International Affairs Manager Public Programs and Publications Team National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea 30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03062, South Korea Tel 82 2 3701 9642 Fax 82 2 3701 9559 Email [email protected] www.mmca.go.kr
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MEXICO: 106 RESIDENCY: ARQUETOPIA 3 RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES
OUR ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS Our Artist-in-Residence Programs offer competitive professional opportunities for emerging and mid-career, national and international artists, designers, curators, art historians, art educators, journalists, writers, and cultural researchers age 25 and over. Our programs are based on a non-exploitative model promoting social consciousness. Residents are strongly encouraged to explore various ways of cultural exchange as part of their artistic and/or research goals and to actively engage in critical discussions as part of their residency experience. Understanding Mexico’s context, and specifically Puebla and Oaxaca’s cultural complexity, is key for a successful cultural exchange. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who are interested in creating work or inspired by art, elements, techniques or processes specific to Mexico and/or unique to Puebla or Oaxaca. Arquetopia is distinguished worldwide for its array of unique residency programs with substantial content. In contrast to various property rental schemes, tourist resorts, B&B’s, and sublets elsewhere, our residency spaces function exclusively for productive art professionals, writers, and researchers and include structured, informative programs; a network of collaborative workspaces, institutions, and studios; and individualized project support. RESIDENCY GUIDELINES • Selection decisions are based on artistic work and proposed project. Candidates at all stages of their careers (emerging and established) must demonstrate a clear sense of potential. • Our pool of applicants and residents is diverse in all aspects. • Our residency programs are competitive opportunities for artists and researchers to pursue their own work, free of pressure (especially work that in their particular circumstances would normally be difficult to produce). • Selection priority is given to projects that explore a responsible connection between the applicant’s artistic practice and the cultural context of Mexico, of Puebla, or of Oaxaca. The connection can be as broad as an artistic technique or as specific as a local theme. • The creation of community with fellow residents and staff during the residency period is important. ARQUETOPIA Founded in 2009, Arquetopia is an international award-winning, Mexican official nonprofit foundation for visual arts, music, literature, and research. Run entirely by artists, Arquetopia’s programs promote development and social transformation through contemporary art with a nontraditional, culturally diverse and multidisciplinary approach. Arquetopia’s resident artist and staff backgrounds are diverse in all aspects. ARQUETOPIA OAXACA In contributing to more focused environmental consciousness and renewing our commitment to sustainability and nature, we honor Oaxaca’s traditions by incorporating into our residency a deeper comprehension of how art and the surrounding ecosystem coexist harmonically. Arquetopia’s residency spaces continue to be open for dialogue, exchanges, and encounters while emphasizing our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, reusing materials, and recycling waste. Our alpine-style villa hosts up to four artists at a time, with sweeping mountain and city views from the artist rooms. In this countryside space, the intersection of art and nature set the tone for reflection, research and production. We welcome writers who are interested in seeking a deeper connection with the community, nature, and the environment. Artists are also encouraged to participate in diverse activities such as field trips, cycling, and hiking. Our residents enjoy a safe and peaceful environment surrounded by the mountains of San Pablo, a nature reserve of 7,500 acres with rich biodiversity. The residency center is located in the countryside village of San Pablo Etla, only 20 minutes away from the center of the city of Oaxaca on the south side; and to the north, it is only 20 minutes away from the Centro de las Artes San Agustín, an early 20th-century textile mill transformed into a spectacular arts center. Though cheap, everyday public transportation is also available from the residency vicinity into the city, Arquetopia provides scheduled transportation into downtown Oaxaca twice per week by van. OAXACA, SOUTHERN MEXICO The colonial city of Oaxaca is nestled in a valley in the Sierra Madre mountain range of southern Mexico. Oaxaca is located 450 km (280 mi) southeast of Mexico City and is reachable via three international airports: Oaxaca (OAX), Puebla (PBC), and Mexico City (MEX). With a population of 265,000, Oaxaca boasts magnificent colonial architecture, the most outstanding example being Santo Domingo church and its former convent, now home to an impressive anthropology museum. The city and its surrounding areas also feature a high concentration of native Zapotec and Mixtec cultures and archaeological sites. Oaxaca was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 for its central historic district and the archaeological site of Monte Alban. Getting around Oaxaca is easy and enjoyable; museums, studios, libraries and landmarks are all in walking distance. At an elevation of 1,555 m (5,100 ft), Oaxaca features a subtropical climate, resulting in mild-to-warm temperatures year-round. Rich in history and culture, Oaxaca is a fascinating destination where you can appreciate ancient civilizations, colonial art and architecture, and vibrant cultural traditions. Oaxaca is one of the safest Mexican tourist destinations you could choose. WHAT THIS RESIDENCY INCLUDES Technique Instruction: • 27 hours master instruction (9 hours per week) Staff Support: • Each resident meets weekly with our staff for individualized research assistance/resources, project guidance, and critiques • Our residencies are process-based; residents are not expected to give talks, exhibitions, or workshops Accommodation, Meals, and Local Transportation: Furnished, private bedroom Meals and 24-hour access to the kitchen and dining room Wireless Internet Private bathrooms with modern fixtures and showers Housekeeping Though cheap, everyday public transportation is also available from the residency vicinity into the city, Arquetopia provides scheduled transportation into downtown Oaxaca twice per week by van Studio Workspace and Materials: • Individual live/work space with natural light provided with table or desk • 24-hour access to larger, shared studio with generous natural light • Personal workspace with large table • Materials and supplies for the instructional course provided • Materials and supplies for additional project production not included but available for purchase locally RESIDENCY FEE, DATES, AND TERMS Term Length: 3 weeks during Winter/Spring 2017, with option to extend for 1 to 9 more weeks as a self-directed Art Production Residency. Applicants nominate their own range of dates. Fee: USD $730 per week. Optional Art Production Residency extension USD $595 per week. Payment Deadlines: Option 1: Deposit of 20% of Residency Fee due within 2 weeks of selection. Balance of Residency Fee due by 60 days prior to residency start date. Option 2: Deposit of 10% of Residency Fee due within 2 weeks of selection. Balance of Residency Fee due by 90 days prior to residency start date. HOW TO APPLY Visit the Arquetopia website at www.arquetopia.org Complete and submit the Arquetopia Artist-in-Residence Online Application Form, following the instructions on the web page. Following selection, applicants are notified immediately via e-mail.
Arquetopia is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our diverse local and international community. Arquetopia’s resident artist and staff backgrounds vary in all aspects. As part of Arquetopia’s mission is to promote diversity, Arquetopia actively fights discrimination by offering access to its programs and activities without regard to race, color, gender or gender expression, national origin, age, religion, creed, or sexual orientation.
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MEXICAN TEXTILES INSTRUCTIONAL RESIDENCY: WEAVING, EMBROIDERY, OR TAPESTRY - WINTER/SPRING SESSIONS 2017 - Oaxaca, Mexico With master instruction, learn to create traditional Mexican Textiles in Oaxaca, Mexico. For a limited time, we are now welcoming applications for Winter/Spring (January through April) 2017. With master instruction, learn to create traditional Mexican Textiles (back-strap weaving, embroidery, or tapestry) in the countryside of Oaxaca, southern Mexico. Extendable 3-week sessions. Apply Now through Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Spaces are limited. Our committee processes all residency applications when they are received vs. after the deadline has passed. http://www.arquetopia.org/our-artist-residencies/2014-10-12-17-29-20/mexican- textiles-residency
MEXICAN TEXTILES INSTRUCTIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY: WEAVING, EMBROIDERY, OR TAPESTRY Mexican textiles are the expression of Mexico’s diversity and complex sociocultural systems; through their narratives, iconographies, and techniques, they reflect a multiplicity of artistic traditions and identities. Clothing in Mexico signals wealth and power, they incorporate elements of class and gender differentiation in the process of performing and negotiating identities. Therefore the intricate language of textiles reflects a history of contention and resistance as a result of the amalgamation and negotiation of Mesoamerican and European civilizations. Textiles are also sources of information for the cultural patrimony of each community. Both weaving and embroidery are techniques used to develop complex narratives, and are important ideologically in structuring roles and identity patterns. In Oaxaca, the diversity of textiles is as rich as the natural environment. Each weave and embroidery has had a destiny, and with the complex process of assimilation and negotiation, some have disappeared or have suffered gradual or radical transformation; other have become more sophisticated in their narratives, techniques and/or coloring. This a production residency that includes master instruction (Weaving or Emboroidery: 27 hours total, 9 hours per week; Tapestry: 36 hours total, 9 hours per week) in Mexican textiles techniques. Residents learn how to use the traditional back-strap loom, including how to assemble it, and basic weaving techniques; or they learn Mexican embroidery techniques for which we offer instruction in the following: cross-stitching, chain-stitching, shading, and pepenado hilván; or they learn tapestry techniques, using the large floor loom. Each technique is offered separately. Residents wishing to do multiple techniques may apply for consecutive residencies. With three separate programs to choose from, Mexican Traditional Weaving, Oaxacan Embroidery, or Tapestry, artists join an integral program in which they learn the technique, approach iconography and traditional textile production systems with more resources, and get a better understanding of Mexican culture. WHAT THIS RESIDENCY INCLUDES Technique Instruction: • Weaving or Embroidery: 27 hours master instruction (9 hours per week) • Tapestry: 36 hours master instruction (9 hours per week) Staff Support: • Each resident meets weekly with our staff for individualized research assistance/resources, project guidance, and critiques • Our residencies are process-based; residents are not expected to give talks, exhibitions, or workshops Accommodation, Meals, and Local Transportation: Furnished, private bedroom Meals and 24-hour access to the kitchen and dining room Wireless Internet Private bathrooms with modern fixtures and showers Housekeeping Though cheap, everyday public transportation is also available from the residency vicinity into the city, Arquetopia provides scheduled transportation into downtown Oaxaca twice per week by van Studio Workspace and Materials: • Individual live/work space with natural light provided with table or desk • 24-hour access to larger, shared studio with generous natural light • Personal workspace with large table • Materials and supplies for the instructional course provided • Materials and supplies for additional project production not included but available for purchase locally RESIDENCY FEE, DATES, AND TERMS Term Length – Weaving or Embroidery: 3 weeks. Tapestry: 4 weeks. Dates: Winter/Spring 2017, with option to extend for 1 to 9 more weeks as a self- directed Art Production Residency. Applicants nominate their own range of dates. Fee: USD $730 per week. Optional Art Production Residency extension USD $595 per week. Payment Deadlines: Option 1: Deposit of 20% of Residency Fee due within 2 weeks of selection. Balance of Residency Fee due by 60 days prior to residency start date. Option 2: Deposit of 10% of Residency Fee due within 2 weeks of selection. Balance of Residency Fee due by 90 days prior to residency start date. HOW TO APPLY Visit the Arquetopia website at www.arquetopia.org Complete and submit the Arquetopia Artist-in-Residence Online Application Form, following the instructions on the web page. Following selection, applicants are notified immediately via e-mail.
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MOROCCO: 107 RESIDENCY: FILM & MOVING IMAGE RESIDENCY PROGRAMME For artists working with film moving image, a residency in partnership with Alchemy Film and Arts. Deadline: 07/04/2017 Description of residency program This residency programme is offered for artists working with film moving image, in partnership between Alchemy Film and Arts and Café Tissardmine. Aimed at artists who wish to develop their skills and understanding of moving image practice, these residencies offer a partially structured residency experience aimed at stimulating new ways of thinking and experimentation in practice. No fixed outcomes are expected, though there will be an opportunity to show any films completed at the eighth edition of Alchemy Film & Moving Image Festival in Scotland, April 2018, subject to approval by our programming team. The magnificent desert landscape surrounding Café Tissardmine, situated on the edge of a remote village in the Moroccan Sahara, offers an excellent environment for reflective practice. Its dry, minimal and endlessly extensive landscape hides a deceptive complexity and is often penetratingly silent. Closely integrated with the fascinating local Berber culture, the centre is close to the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara. The pervading qualities of light and shadow are truly remarkable. The aim of this residency is to provide a supportive environment to develop your skills and knowledge in experimental film and artists moving image practice. Through a series of tutorial-based discussion sessions (three each week) we will explore different approaches to artists’ film from historical and contemporary perspectives. By screening and discussing key works, we aim to facilitate an ongoing creative dialogue between film-making, film-watching, and the stunning environment of the desert landscape itself. Opportunities for participants to share their work in progress will happen through evening discussions, creating an open and supportive dialogue of peer support throughout the residency period, deepening creative connections between participants. Surrounding this loose structure, there will be plenty of time to develop your own work and to fully experience the environment and culture. The residencies and workshops will be led by the Creative Director of Alchemy Film & Arts, Dr Richard Ashrowan, a Scotland based curator and filmmaker. Richard has directed seven editions of Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Scotland and is also the curator of Scotland’s national presentation at the Venice Biennale in 2017. Duration of residency The duration of this residency is from the 15th October to 8th November (25 days) Disciplines supported and technical information This is solely for those working in Film and Moving image. We run on solar power so occasionally we are short of electricity and ask that all equipment is only charged in the day time. We have provision to show films (projector and primitive screen) but you need to provide your own computer. Generally we ask artists to bring all their supplies with them as even good quality paper is hard to find locally. Water: We have hot water in the house and the guest rooms provided by solar power. The camp has en- suite bathrooms with hot water via a boiler that heats water by fire. Wood is scarce, so we light the fire once a day so the sooner you shower once it is hot the hotter it will be! Water is also scarce so we ask that you keep the showers short. Phone and internet: We have mobile phone connection at Tissardmine but only occasional internet connection. Your stay with us can be a rare opportunity to escape the constant connectivity of the modern world! However, for emergencies and/or longer stays, it is possible to access the internet in the nearby towns of Erfoud or Rissani, about 30kms from Café Tissardmine. Laundry: Small loads of laundry can be washed by hand – we can provide you with tubs, soap and a kettle of hot water mushi mushkil! (No problem!) For longer stays, large items can be sent in to the laundry in Rissani (25kms from Tissardmine). Accommodation Accommodation is a single room with own bathroom. All meals are provided. Excursions and vehicle with driver are available for an extra cost. Studio/ workspace We have two separate studios (3.5m x 3.5m white boxes) with courtyards which are shared between the artists. Not all artists require a studio and we have plenty of quiet spaces and places in which to work. Fees and support The cost of the 25 day residency is 750Euros. This includes all meals, own room and bathroom and shared use of studio. For extra costs we can provide excursions/transport. Expectations towards the artist You will be responsible for funding and organising your own travel (nearest airports are Fes and Marrakech), your own travel insurance and any visa requirements particular to your country of origin. We do not have external funding for this project available, so we regret we are unable to offer assistance with the fees, flights, production costs or other subsistence. Typically, artists source funding by applying to their national arts funding bodies, personal fundraising, or through academic institutional support. Formal letters of invitation will be provided for successful applicants to assist in this process. Application information Eligibility * You can be at any stage of your career and do not necessarily need to be working predominantly with the moving image. * You will ideally have made at least some moving image work already. As a minimum you will need own camera equipment and at least a basic knowledge of how to use it. * The programme may best suit early to mid career artists who are seeking to develop their knowledge and skills within an environment of learning and discussion. More experienced artists are still welcome to apply. * Not open to people under 21 years of age. * Open to artists based in any country. * Artist duo’s and partnerships are welcome to apply. To apply go to http://www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk/2017/residencies2017/ Selection process Artists will be selected by the Alchemy Film and Arts panel lead by Director, Richard Ashrowan.
108 RESIDENCY: PERFORMANCE AIR Performance artists, musicians, dancers, theatre or spoken word performers, ..…read on. Deadline: 15/04/2017 Residency starts: 20/11/2017 Residency ends: 20/12/2017 More information: http://culturevulturesfez.org/performance-air/ Performance AIR 20th November – 20th December 2017 Performance artists, musicians, dancers, theatre or spoken word performers, ..…read on. Description of residency program This four-week, artists residency that aims at bringing together artists / performers from various disciplines and cultures together to feed off each other, be inspired by a new environment and create a free space for experimentation. Performance AIR involves a 3-day visit to the pilgrimage site of Sidi Ali Ben Hamdouch, where rituals, trance, prayer, spells and blessing fuse into one arena, pulling artists deep into a fusion of Islam and Moroccan folklore (See http://culturevulturesfez.org/air-sidi-ali/, for more information). In addition, the program offers academic presentations, local connections and orientation visits to empower visiting artists with an understanding of the surroundings. A showcase at the end of the project would be decided by the participating artists. The town of Sefrou 30 kilometers from the imperial city of Fez, Sefrou is the chosen hosting town for an artist residence, as somewhere that offers the right balance of stimulation and yet space for contemplation and creativity. It is a humble market town that offers more insight the longer you reside and whose residents welcome and embrace Culture Vultures emerging, artist community. The guidebooks state only one or two sights and monuments if that……but we at C.V. now where the treasures lie. Our artist’s lodgings are in the heart of the old city which is woven into a multicultural tapestry. When (Duration of residency) This residency will take place from 20th November – 20th December 2017 Accommodation The artist’s residencies are comprised of a traditional house and an apartment within a typical medina house, both in close proximity to each other and Culture Vultures Hub. Artists are allocated a large bedroom to themselves, access to a communal working kitchen, common areas to gather and socialize as well as spaces to work and focus. Fees and support Price €1250 Comfortable accommodation in Sefrou medina. The orientation program of activities. The three-day side residency to Sidi Ali. (accommodation and half board) Does not include Travel to / from Fez at either side of the residency, insurance or *food Application information Closing Date for receipt of submissions is April 15th 2017. For more information and submissions mail: [email protected]
PANAMA: 109 RESIDENCY: CREATIVE CURRENTS ARTIST COLLABORATIVE - THE 2017 SUMMER ARTIST RESIDENCY: EXPLORING THE BLACK FANTASTIC July 1st - July 16th Portobelo, Panama Deadline: May 29, 2017 Application fee: $100
Continuing our year long focus on Black Speculative Art, the Creative Currents Artist Collaborative Summer Artist Residency allows literary, visual, performance, dance and music artists 2 weeks in conversation with their creative muse and each other as we explore the Black Speculative Arts amongst the backdrop of historic Portobelo, Panama - a place full of the magical realism that is our shared Afro-Diasporic history.
The 2017 Creative Currents Summer Artist Residency is open to emerging and professional Visual, Literary & Performance Artists in all mediums and genres and Scholars and Researchers of all disciplines – both creative and academic – to submit project proposals for work to be developed during the 2 week residency.
2017 Featured Residency Workshop: Imagined Futures: A Transformative Writing Workshop presented by Michele Tracy Berger
Drawing on Afro-futurist inspirations, this four day optional workshop invites participants to time travel through their writing lives. We will spend time exploring our past, present and future writing selves. This workshop will help participants deepen a connection to their inner writing self, discover new tools for their writing practice, allow time for new writing to emerge and includes a one hour personal coaching session. Writers at all levels welcomed!
For more info, or to apply: www.creativecurrents.org
PORTUGAL: 110 RESIDENCY: HANGAR SUMMER 2017 ART RESIDENCY OPEN CALL Deadline: 20/04/2017 Residency starts: 01/06/2017 Residency ends: 30/09/2017 More information: http://www.hangar.com.pt
Hangar Residency. Description of residency program The Residency program at Hangar encourages dialogue, exchange and experimentation. The program is non prescriptive and process-based, allowing visiting artists to develop projects in response to their new environment, or to conduct research benefiting from Lisbon´s resources. The Residencies Program is firmly established in the Lisbon arts scene, promoting diverse cultures and practices through international and experimental projects. Duration of residency Hangar develops several International Residency Programs that give non-resident artists in Portugal or Lisbon the opportunity to live and work in Lisbon for a period between two weeks and three months (longer periods can be arranged.) The program aims to facilitate the international exchange and the exchange of ideas through artistic practice in the areas of visual arts, performance, photography and video. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Together with Hangar Exhibitions and Participation Program these international residencies encourage dialogue, exchange and experimentation. Through strategic partnerships in the international art world and institutions linked to cultural production and artistic research in various countries and through the Triangle Network Hangar program aims to strengthen the existing exchange between Portugal, Europe, Africa and South America Special equipment that Hangar provides includes: D.Y.A. tools, Studio space, Photolab, library and access to the internet. Accommodation and Studio/ workspace Hangar has 7 living and work studios for residency in a private format. There are 4 studios with private bathroom and kitchenette facilities and 3 private studios that have a co-working format with shared kitchen and WC facilities. Fees and support Artists are expected to pay for their expenses. This includes studio space and accommodation, which are both in-situ at the gallery. Expectations towards the artist Artists are expected to partake in Artist Talks, Workshops and Open Studio events at the gallery. This is a valuable opportunity for artists to promote and raise awareness about their work, because it gives them the chance to create a dialogue of exchange between themselves and the diverse audiences that attend the events, thus working to raise their artist profile. Application information Potential applicants should apply to Hangar by email, and selection is decided by a jury that choose the most promising artists. How to apply: If you wish to apply to our residency program, please email us at [email protected] with the following information; - A brief description of the work you intend to create during your residency - Bio/ CV - Artwork portfolio - The dates which you intend to stay at Hangar Once we receive this information, we will get back to you with our decision. Residencies are subject to approval and to space availability. If accepted, we will assist residents with funding applications if needed. [email protected]
SPAIN: 111 RESIDENCY: PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA A.I.R. Deadline: 06/04/2017
CALL FOR SEPTEMBER- NOVEMBER 2017 RESIDENCIES An Art Residency for research, production, meetings and exhibitions in a coastal & artistic context.
Description of residency program With a five years trajectory, our organisation is a reference among international artists in residence programs in Europe, being one of the most prestigious A.I.R. Programs in Spain, guarentee by critics and specialised press. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R. Program situated in Cadiz Bay (Southern Spain), strategically located in Rota Town historic centre and close to natural spaces such as beaches, pine forests and dunes. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R program for artistic research, production, meetings and exhibitions. It's an opportunity for artists working in site specific projects whose aim is to dynamically contribute to improve the town, and seeking to foster cross-cultural relations between artists in residence, curatorial team and the locals, by involving the territory in an active way. The involvement of PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA in the local scene makes the stay a key experience in their creative process. Duration of residency The duration of this residency program is one month (calendar months). Disciplines supported and technical information ARTISTS from any nationality to develop their projects in a multidisciplinary context. Accommodation We offer to artists in residence the possibility to sleep at our A.I.R space, in which each artist is provided with a single cosy chair-bed in a single space. The accommodation is not a rental, but a free courtesy for artists in residence memberships. However, artists- in-residence can opt to rent and pay by themselves their own accommodation in a different location (for example if they don't want to live and work in the same space or if they want to be accompanied by friends or relatives). Anyway, in both cases, the artist- in-residence membership dues are the same. Studios / workspaces We have two venues strategically located between the town historic centre and the local natural spaces as beaches and dunes. Please know our spaces plans visiting our website. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA STUDIOS can accommodate up to four artists, and we are equipped with Wireless Internet connection, full equipped kitchen & bathroom, work desks & shelves, and a full equipped gallery for final events & exhibitions. Materials and equipment reference material/library, projector (only for events), scanner, tv and DVD player, stationery equipment (craft knives, self-healing cutting mat, staplers, rulers, felt tip pens etc.), jigsaw, drill, tool set (hammers, screwdrivers, hacksaws etc.), extension cables, airbrush compressor, plastic buckets and utensils, glue gun, one easel, blackboard... Fees and support Expenses paid by the organisation: Curatorial ongoing support & advice, Tutoring at the studios, Studio, single Lodging at the studios, WiFi, Final Event (presentation and/or exhibition at the full equipped Gallery), Publicity, Press Release, Catering at the event. Expenses paid by the artist: Artist in residence membership subscription (600€/month), Materials, Daily living expenses. Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your membership dues.Travel, transport, visa, daily living expenses, medical insurance and production are not included in the dues. Expectations towards the artist The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our profesional full equipped gallery. Application information Please send us the required information by e-mail: Personal information - Full name / date of birth / gender - Passport photo & Passport copy - Language(s) spoken - City/Country - E-mail - Website Project information - Sample of Previous work (PDF, website, link to Dropbox or similar) - Your CV (max one A4) and Artists Statement explaining the general motivation of your artistic research (max one A4) - Brief Motivation Letter with the theme: “Why am I going to PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary context”? (max one A4) - Project description: the artist must submit a specific project for this residency (max one A4) - Preferred time of residency (one calendar month). PLEASE, LET US KNOW YOUR SELECTED MONTH. Important notice: The artists in residence membership will start their projects at the beginning of the selected month and finish at the end of the selected month. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Residents will be selected by the PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA Team based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the territory. If your proposal is selected, we will send you an email within not more than two weeks. FEES: Artist in residence membership subscription is 600€/month Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your residency dues. Please send your application to: [email protected]
112 RESIDENCY: PINEA LINEA DE COSTA A.I.R. 2018 CALL FOR 2018 RESIDENCIES JAN - NOV Deadline: 09/04/2017
An Art Residency for research, production, meetings and exhibitions in a coastal & artistic context. Description of residency program With a five years trajectory, our organisation is a reference among international artists in residence programs in Europe, being one of the most prestigious A.I.R. Programs in Spain, guarentee by critics and specialised press. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R. Program situated in Cadiz Bay (Southern Spain), strategically located in Rota Town historic centre and close to natural spaces such as beaches, pine forests and dunes. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R program for artistic research, production, meetings and exhibitions. It's an opportunity for artists working in site specific projects whose aim is to dynamically contribute to improve the town, and seeking to foster cross-cultural relations between artists in residence, curatorial team and the locals, by involving the territory in an active way. The involvement of PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA in the local scene makes the stay a key experience in their creative process. Duration of residency The duration of this residency program is one month (calendar months). Disciplines supported and technical information ARTISTS from any nationality to develop their projects in a multidisciplinary context. Accommodation We offer to artists in residence the possibility to sleep at our A.I.R space, in which each artist is provided with a single cosy chair-bed in a single space. The accommodation is not a rental, but a free courtesy for artists in residence memberships. However, artists-in-residence can opt to rent and pay by themselves their own accommodation in a different location (for example if they don't want to live and work in the same space or if they want to be accompanied by friends or relatives). Anyway, in both cases, the artist-in-residence membership dues are the same. Studios / workspaces We have two venues strategically located between the town historic centre and the local natural spaces as beaches and dunes. Please know our spaces plans visiting our website. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA STUDIOS can accommodate up to four artists, and we are equipped with Wireless Internet connection, full equipped kitchen & bathroom, work desks & shelves, and a full equipped gallery for final events & exhibitions. Materials and equipment: reference material/library, projector (only for events), scanner, tv and DVD player, stationery equipment (craft knives, self-healing cutting mat, staplers, rulers, felt tip pens etc.), jigsaw, drill, tool set (hammers, screwdrivers, hacksaws etc.), extension cables, airbrush compressor, plastic buckets and utensils, glue gun, one easel, blackboard... Fees and support Expenses paid by the organisation: Curatorial ongoing support & advice, Tutoring at the studios, Studio, single Lodging at the studios, WiFi, Final Event (presentation and/or exhibition at the full equipped Gallery), Publicity, Press Release, Catering at the event. Expenses paid by the artist: Artist in residence membership subscription (600€/month), Materials, Daily living expenses. Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your membership dues.Travel, transport, visa, daily living expenses, medical insurance and production are not included in the dues. Expectations towards the artist The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our profesional full equipped gallery. Application information Please send us the required information by e-mail: Personal information - Full name / date of birth / gender - Passport photo & Passport copy - Language(s) spoken - City/Country - E-mail - Website Project information - Sample of Previous work (PDF, website, link to Dropbox or similar) - Your CV (max one A4) and Artists Statement explaining the general motivation of your artistic research (max one A4) - Brief Motivation Letter with the theme: “Why am I going to PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary context”? (max one A4) - Project description: the artist must submit a specific project for this residency (max one A4) - Preferred time of residency (one calendar month). PLEASE, LET US KNOW YOUR PREFERRED MONTH. Important notice: The artists in residence membership will start their projects at the beginning of the selected month and finish at the end of the selected month. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Residents will be selected by the PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA Team based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the territory. If your proposal is selected, we will send you an email within not more than two weeks. FEES: Artist in residence membership subscription is 650€/month Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your residency dues. Please send your application to: [email protected] More information: http://www.pinea.org
113 RETREAT: LORCA'S GRANADA: WRITERS' RETREAT & COLLOQUIA http://www.gerryshikatani.com/#
Lorca’s Writers’ retreat & colloquia set in Granada, Spain has been established since 2012 to welcome published writers for a rich two week experience in the city and province that inspired Federico Garcia Lorca, one of the world's greatest writers of the 20th Century. While the retreat has been geared by and large to literary artists, it has gradually shifted from this to invite a broad spectrum of creators, in keeping with the multidisciplinary creative output that distinguished Lorca's genius (his impact on among others, Rauschenberg, Merce Cunningham, Ellington Orchestra's legendary composer Billy Strayhorn).
This year, the Retreat is actively inviting artists of other disciplines, prose writers and scholarly writers to apply. For the creative artists and thinkers who will gather in the monumental city, it will be an unforgettable working holiday that unique and without equal in the world. I am proud that the from the beginning, it has gained the friendship of Laura Garcia-Lorca, niece of Federico and president of the Fundacion Federico Garcia Lorca.
PLEASE NOTE: - for those for whom retreat dates conflict with academic duties, a 10-day alternative from May 5 is available. - for any group of three or more friends/colleagues, discounts are offered. Custom Sessions: - If a group of colleagues would like to book a private session this spring at another time period, please contact me to discuss availability
http://www.gerryshikatani.com/#/gala-dinner/4593518168 The Gala Dinner! http://www.gerryshikatani.com/#/duende-in-april/4585443614
Please feel free to contact me for further information. Thank you
Gerry Shikatani Director, Lorca's Granada: writers' retreat & colloquia [email protected] [email protected]
SWITZERLAND: 114 RESIDENCY: OPEN CALL EMBASSY OF FOREIGN ARTISTS A unique international village, cities of NGO´s in the heart of Europe. Deadline: 30/04/2017 Residency starts: 08/01/2017 Residency ends: 23/12/2017 More information: http://www.eofa.ch/en/applications/ Description of residency program The Embassy of Foreign Artists (EoFA)* is a unique place for artists to live, work, conduct research, and share ideas. Our spaces inspire all stages of the creative process, from initial experimentation and reflection to the presentation of more finished work. EoFA’s primary goal is to welcome visiting artists and establish programming that encourages interaction with the general public, be they professionals, amateurs or just curious. EoFA also organizes large-scale events where local and visiting artists from various artistic practices (music, dance, performance art, installations, readings, etc.) can meet and collaborate. Establishing itself as a generator of original ideas through its projects and events, EoFA is a crucial part of Geneva’s artistic community, sought out by established and emerging artists both in Switzerland and abroad. Nested in the heart of Europe, yet remaining outside the EU, Switzerland, particularly Geneva, has been a place of asylum for intellectuals around the world over since the European wars of religion of the 16th century. Erasmus, Mikhail Bakunin, Hannah Arendt, Bertolt Brecht, Thomas Mann, Robert Musil and Paul Klee are just some of the noteworthy people to have lived in Geneva. Switzerland’s neutral stance allows Geneva to flourish in a space removed from international tension. Reflection and dialogue amongst nations are welcomed, whether it be political discourse with the UN and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), scientific discourse with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), or economic discourse through the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Taking into consideration the important influence of these fields on contemporary artistic practices, it is essential to give international artists as well as researchers and intellectuals the opportunity to come to Geneva to develop their research. This intellectual presence is also undeniably beneficial for the community as well as the standing of the city, the state, and the country on the global stage. These interactions benefit Geneva to a great degree. Duration of residency 3 or 6 months Disciplines, work equipment and assistance In addition to a warm welcome, resident artists will benefit from professional contacts within our networks. This will provide discussions, interaction, and promotion of their work, which are significant factors for visiting artists. Therefore, to ensure individual support for their projects, it is important for us to offer tailor-made opportunities for the development of partnerships through our diverse contacts. These conditions foster relationships for long-term collaborations. Accommodation Our house has four bedrooms as well as several common spaces: bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a living room. Studio/ workspace The studios are different depending which room : two studios are adjacents to the room and two studios are separated in the annexe (another building in the park). The commission decide the attribution of the rooms. Fees and support The EoFA suites can accommodate three residents at a time, each of which receives a grant of 1200CHF per month, for a period of three or six months. The fourth suite is reserved for local associations and institutions as accommodation for their visiting artists for periods of at least one month. The suites are allocated to artists based on submitted projects that are assessed by a jury of experts once per year. Projects may be submitted by professional artists in any field (visual arts, dance, theatre, music, literature, film, etc.), by people conducting research on contemporary artistic practices, by cultural developers such as exhibition curators and playwrights, as well as by professionals in the field of applied arts. Expectations towards the artist Cleaning of the common spaces shared with the other residents. Participation to a public event during the residency. Application information OPEN CALL ONCE A YEAR Next deadline: 30th of April 2017 for residencies from January to December 2018 application forms will be available during April on our website : http://www.eofa.ch/en/applications/
UNITED KINGDOM: 115 RESIDENCY: RESIDENCY AND EXHIBIT IN THE HEART OF LONDON BECOMEBECOME LONDON 2017 The Hidden, The Mysteries OPEN CALL Deadline: 21/04/2017 Residency starts: 30/06/2017 Residency ends: 11/07/2017 More information: http://www.becomebecome.com
a nomadic art event in collaboration with Green Rooms London Arebyte Gallery London
Our event and theme: We invite you to apply to our nomadic residency and exhibition programme taking place in London with our partners Green Rooms and Arebyte Gallery. During this 10-day residency in the heart of London, we will transform, make, and exhibit our work in various locations and presnent the results at Arebyte Gallery in the heart of London’s art district. This full-immersive journey investigates practical approaches to the theme of the mysteries and the hidden, including questions like: What part of an experience crafted through art, research, or everyday language needs to remain untold? What quality of experience exists in a space shaped by the consequences of what must remain hidden? Through a range of practical labs, studio work, perception strategies and subconscious expeditions with dreams, intuition, and synchronicity, our peer-to- peer methodology will bring forth effective inspiration and create unexpected new developments for your art or research project. Throughout the residency, you will stay in a shared room at Green Rooms London, a unique space for artists in a beautiful area of the city (private rooms are available and can be arranged). The residency will culminate in an exhibit at Arebyte Gallery London, an organization known throughout the city and beyond for its creativity and collaborative approach. What is BecomeBecome about? The BecomeBecome open call is an invitation to break the boundaries of how change is created in society. Using the theme of “The Mysteries, The Hidden”, we transform how art is made and exhibited and how research is developed beyond the walls of Academia. Our programmes are collaborative experiences that leave the maker and the viewer of art and research transformed through each step of the process. As participants develop their projects in a space that allows for a radical paradigm-shift, artists get to exhibit their work, and researchers find groundbreaking feedback for their ideas. Previous Becomebecome events have included partners such as Cairotronica in Cairo, Pixelache in Helsinki, and the Anna Lindh Foundation. Arts organizations and academic institutions in countries as diverse as China, Greece, England and Spain have joined our efforts to transform the way we create and share art. Becomebecome nomadic residences trigger a compelling exchange about the potential to create transformation in society by blurring the lines between the making and the sharing of art. As individuals and organizations collaborate, they frequently develop bonds that allow them to create innovative follow-up projects after the original event has finished. Who Can Apply? Artists, curators and researchers from all backgrounds are invited to the open call. The diversity of participants in previous events has created fresh outlooks and exceptional work, and we intend to build on these unique synergies during our London event. To apply, send the following information to [email protected] - A statement about the project you wish to work on (max. 280 words) - A bio (max. 180 words) - A web link to your art work or research (if available) How is the residency funded? BecomeBecome is a non-profit network of individuals and social actors that host nomadic residencies across Europe and beyond. Our strategy is to keep costs to a minimum while sharing the resources of partners. We keep our open call free of charge and participants contribute a fee only once they have been admitted to ensure that the basic expenses can be covered. The cost of the residency, including 10 nights accommodation in a shared room at the art hotel Green Rooms London, project development labs and exhibition preparation is 480£.
ARRIVAL ON THE 30th of JUNE, DEPARTURE on the 10th of JULY*
DEADLINE: 21st OF APRIL 2017 ROLLING ADMISSION LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS. Early application strongly advised. More Info: http://www.becomebecome.com
116 RESIDENCY: THE AUXILIARY: OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMME Deadline: Ongoing
The Auxiliary is a multi-disciplinary artist-led space with a focus on contemporary art practices that are bold, experimental and challenging. Located in the Tees Valley in the Northeast of England, The Auxiliary includes studios, a gallery, a sound lab and residential space for our A.I.R. programme. We provide the time and space for artists to challenge, develop and expand their creative ideas. Artists engaging in trans and multi-disciplinary methodologies, or who have a strong DIY aesthetic, are most welcome to apply.
Studio and accommodation is provided with single or double rooms available, shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Wi-if and library on site. The Auxiliary provides both dry and wet studio spaces and a sound lab with recording facilities. The residency provides a selection of audio and visual equipment,including microphones, PA system, handheld recorders, camera and lenses, printer and audio monitors with multi channel capabilities. Check the website for full list and spec. We Offer Studio & Accommodation General assistance with the project (not production costs) Connections with local, regional, national and international organisations Exhibition/performance space Curatorial advice 24hour Studio Access 24hour equipment access £350 per month For our 2016/17 programme, applications where projects and practices are grounded within the sonic world will be favoured. Please submit all information in a single PDF. Name Email and Website Project description/Practice description C.V. Biography Images of previous work Links to audio/video works Preferred dates
Email submissions only to: [email protected] More details to be found at www.theauxiliary.co.uk
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 117 COMPETITION: DAVE BOWN PROJECT – 14TH SEMIANNUAL COMPETITION Deadline: June 24, 2017 $10,000 in prizes Jurors: Alison Hearst, Assistant Curator, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Benjamin Sutton, News Editor, Hyperallergic, Brooklyn; Jodi Throckmorton, Curator of Contemporary Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Selection Process: Early entries are encouraged. Previewing will occur on a daily and weekly basis as submissions are received.
Prospectus: davebownprojects.com
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your submission.
Dave Bown +1 (917) 365-5265 [email protected]
118 RESIDENCY: THE BEMIS CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
OMAHA, Neb.–The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is now accepting applications for Artist-in-Residence Programs occurring January 10–April 6, 2018 and May 16–August 10, 2018. The application deadline is April 1, 2017. National and international artists of all backgrounds and areas of practice are encouraged to apply.
Selected artists-in-residence enjoy generous sized, private live/work studios complete with kitchen and bathroom. Located in downtown Omaha’s historic Old Market, the Bemis Center's 110,000 square foot facility accommodates a broad range of artistic activity. Artists-in-residence have 24-hour access to extensive installation and production spaces and the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility, a 9,000 square foot industrial space used for large-scale sculpture fabrication. This independently-driven atmosphere and communal environment encourage creative growth and experimentation to confront new challenges. This is a process-based residency; there is no expectation or promise of an exhibition in our first-floor galleries. Residents receive a $750 monthly stipend to help with materials, supplies and living expenses while in residency. An unrestricted $500 travel stipend is also provided. Additional provided resources Artists-in-residence participate in the Bemis Center’s Open House / Open Studios public program where they open their studios to provide attendees a glimpse into their process, present works-in-progress, and deliver a short presentation.
Full details and complete application instructions http://www.bemiscenter.org/residency/current_opportunities.html Applications are accepted via SlideRoom at bemis.slideroom.com.
About the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Founded in 1981, by artists for artists, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an international artist-in-residence program, temporary exhibitions and commissions, and innovative public programs. Located in the historic Old Market district, the Bemis Center serves a critical role in the presentation and understanding of contemporary art, bridging the community of Omaha to a global discourse surrounding cultural production today
BRITANNIA ART GALLERY:
119 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: THE GALLERY ON ABORIGINAL UNCEDED TERRITORY Britannia Art Gallery is located on the unceded territory of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tslewatueth nations. We respect and appreciate their generosity in allowing the gallery to exist here. This awareness is an integral part of our mandate as we continue to be guests upon their land.
120 GUIDELINES: SUBMISSIONS TO THE ARTERY E-NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: 23rd previous month The Artery is issued on the first of the month. Notices must be received by the 23rd of each previous month for the coming issue. No pictures only text please.
Send to the gallery’s email address: HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
121 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION The curator and Britannia Art Gallery deeply appreciates the volunteers who Participate in helping the gallery maintain its programs. We thank the following people for their help: Darrell Antonichuk, Flora and Don Paradi
122 GALLERY/ARTERY CONTACT INFORMATION Britannia Art Gallery (located in the library) 1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC, V5L 4X4 Messages: 604.718.5800 E-mail: [email protected] Web: britanniacentre.org