Online September 02 - 06, 2025 In Person September 08 - October 03, 2025
Application Deadline May 07, 2025
Overview
The five-week hybrid residency will engage 12 visual artists whose artistic practice includes land-based themes, environmental sustainability, Indigenous narratives of the land, and/or use of natural materials.
Artists can apply with a personal project to explore, experiment and research, or complete their final project work. The online portion equips artists to arrive on campus ready to create in a supportive environment with access to a studio and Visual Arts facilities. The residency features workshops, on-the-land engagement, faculty guidance, knowledge exchange centered on integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into the artistic process and the opportunity to showcase works at Open Studios.
Description
This hybrid residency is a balance of self-directed studio time, workshops, presentations, and access to Visual Arts Studios. This residency is supported by a faculty team, who will offer insight into their creative processes, and visual arts facilitators. Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Self-directed time to work on a personal project.
- 24/7 access to their own studio in Glyde Hall.
- Group workshops and presentations from faculty and artists, along with one-on-one sessions, and on-the-land engagement opportunities.
- Visual Arts facilities which include production in analogue and digital photography, sculpture, printmaking, paper-making, ceramics, fibre, painting, drawing, digital media, video, and sound.
- Visual Arts team to support and facilitate their projects and provide technical assistance.
- Opportunities to showcase works-in-progress at the Open Studios at the end of the program.
*Materials: Participants are expected to bring the necessary materials and embellishments for their personal design projects during the on-campus portion of the residency. All other workshop-related materials will be provided by the program.
Requirements
This program is geared towards established Indigenous visual artists from regional, national, and global locations. Participants should have:
- a strong background in ecological engagement within their current practice.
- a keen interest in exploring themes of stewardship, land-based learning, and archival research as part of their practice.
Eligibility
Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.
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