Hello everyone!
Don’t forget to sign up for our proposal workshop! It could be very useful if you are thinking of applying for our May 24th deadline, or are for any other future proposals! Kirsten McCrea will be speaking and you don’t want to miss it!
Contact alicia@xpace.info to RSVP.
What are you doing this summer? It might be a good time to do a residency! Here are some great ones coming up:
VS VS VS Summer Residency Program, Toronto ON
VSVSVS Collective are triple pleased to re-announce their Summer Residency program for its third summer!
The annual residency program will be held at the VSVSVS warehouse for the month of July. They will work with the selected artist(s) to determine exact dates for the residency and the subsequent exhibition. They are looking specifically for dedicated artists that will make a valuable contribution to their collective environment while participating in thier events and functions.
The residency is offered to any practicing artist in any media from anywhere (groups or collectives are also considered). The length of the residency is negotiable ranging anywhere from one week to one month, depending on the wants and needs of the artist(s). The artist’s stay will culminate in a show or event (or workshop, or screening, or whatever…) at the VSVSVS Gallery. The residency provides 24 hour access to the 14 ft. x 20 ft semi-private VSVSVS Gallery which will serve as studio space and, later, the exhibition space, as well as access to the fully equipped VSVSVS Woodshop. It is mandatory that the artist utilize the space: you gotta be there or they will be sad and miss you. Studio visits with other artists, curators and VSVSVS members is strongly encouraged (we love an open dialogue). The artist must make a concerted effort to invite other members of the arts community to VSVSVS for studio visits and events. No materials or expenses are provided by VSVSVS except the studio space itself. VSVSVS will help with promotion and exposure of the residency program and the subsequent exhibition. Project proposals do not have to include a specific end-point, and in fact open-endedness is encouraged.
MOST IMPORTANT: The residency is free. (There is no fee to apply as well)
A letter of introduction, outlining the individual’s past artistic experience, and other relevant information (no more than 500 words)
A curriculum vitae A brief project proposal (no more than one page) Images of past work + PDF image list with size, title medium (JPG, maxwidth 600 pixels, 72 dpi)
OPTIONAL: A link to something awesome
DEADLINE: May 17/2013 before midnight
They look forward to hearing from you. Please send submission packages to admin@VSVSVS.org
Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Island, ON
Artscape Gibraltar Point, located on Toronto Island, has many thematic residencies with deadlines coming up!
As part of their mandate to provide opportunities for artists to develop, create and collaborate, they work with curators and facilitators to present programmed residencies at Artscape Gibraltar Point. These two-week residencies offer artists the opportunity to work independently with the mentorship of a visiting professional artist, curator or critic working in international contemporary art.
For more information visit thier website here.
Fresh! Air Artist Residency, Vernon BC
The Caetani Cultural Centre is partnering with the Allan Brooks Nature Centre for the Artist-in-Residence program entitled Fresh!AiR. The ABNC collaboration is intended to serve as a catalyst in broadening and enriching community awareness and the understanding of art and sustainable biodiversity. This residency includes a one months stay at the Caetani Cultural Centre, a studio space at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre and an honorarium. Artists are responsible for their own transportation, food and supplies.
The Caetani Cultural Centre will facilitate workshops, receptions, and public programming based around the participating artist’s work. Artists-in-Residence and requested to leave a piece of art reflecting regional habitat conservation issues in the community.
For more information about the application process, visit here.
Application deadlines are May 24th and June 15th
Button Factory Arts, Kitchener ON
The Waterloo Community Arts Centre in the Button Factory invites recent printmaking graduates and senior students (final year) to apply for the position of junior Artist in Residence. The position’s tenure is from June 2013 to March 2014 with a stipend of $4000.00.
As Artist in Residence, the candidate will be expected to spend up to 10 hours per week (times negotiable) working on their own prints, culminating in an exhibition in February 2014. Junior Artist in Residence must also be available to discuss printmaking with the public and to work collaboratively with the senior Artist in Residence and instruct a course/workshop and a public lecture. Application packages are to include: a letter of application, a brief Curriculum Vitae, full contact information for two references (these may be instructors) and a CD of up to five images.
Deadline for applications: May 15, 2013
For additional information visit:
http://buttonfactoryarts.ca/
Exhibitions – OCADu Grad Exhibition and the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival
It’s that time of year again! OCADu is opening its doors to showcase the works of recent graduates! The entire school becomes an exhibition space and visitors will have the opportunity to see studio work spaces! Come celebrate another year of arts education. The exhibition runs from May 2-5th, more information can be found on the website.
The Contact Photography Festival exhibits photographic works at over 30 spaces throughout Toronto, featuring both established and emerging artists. Visit their website to find out more, particularly the featured exhibitions section, which highlights exhibitions by lesser-known and emerging artists. Workshops and other events will be held throughout the duration of the festival as well.