ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Artist in Residence Program and Suncor Indigenous Artist Program follow the traditional residency model, in which professional artists spend time creating work inspired by the environment, culture and people of Wood Buffalo. Both resident artists mentor local artists, with the Suncor Indigenous Artist prioritizing Indigenous Peoples in the rural communities. Resident artists engage with the community through workshop opportunities and showcase their newly created work through a final event. In 2025, Residences will be 3-4 weeks in length, will not run at the same time, and will take place in Spring 2025 (March 17th-April7th) and Summer 2025 (June 16-July 11). Exact dates and residency durations to be determined by ACWB and selected artists.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Artist must reside in Canada, preference given to Alberta based artists
- Artist must be 21 years of age or older
- Artist must have at least 2 years of professional experience in their field.
- Must be willing to travel to the Wood Buffalo Region
- Artists must identify as Indigenous to be considered for the Suncor Indigenous Artist Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
- Arts Council is particularly interested in artists that will engage the community
- Arts Council is interested in artists who will mentor artists in this region
- The Artists in Residence will be required to instruct a minimum of two workshops
- The Artists in Residence may be required to do an engagement session(s) with artists and community members
- Artists will create new work that will be showcased at the end of the Residency
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES
Arts Council Wood Buffalo welcomes any and all artforms. These artforms can include (but are not limited to): craft, dance, literary arts, media, music, performing arts, visual arts.
SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
All submissions must be submitted through our online Opportunities Portal. Create an account, login and then click on the purple “Start Entry” button. You may begin drafting your proposal by selecting “2025 Artist in Residence Programs” as your category. Shortlisted Artists will be invited to present their proposals to ACWB staff..
Accommodations and application support are available. If you require support or accommodations, contact Program Coordinator Byron Gard byron@artscouncilwb.ca or (587) 674-1625 x.101.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Submissions must be submitted by September 16, 2024 at 12PM (MST). Late submissions will not be considered.
FEES
Each residency will be given a total allocation of $8,000, payable to the artist upon signing a contract with Arts Council Wood Buffalo. This sum is intended to cover expenses for travel, accommodations, materials, supplies, and artist fees. The artist is responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodations, though Arts Council Wood Buffalo staff can offer recommendations on best places to stay in the region.
SELECTION PROCESS
The artists will be selected on the appropriateness of the program to teach to community members of the Wood Buffalo region, the uniqueness of the program, and the cost and quality of the proposed workshops. Priority will be given to artists who have a strong workshop plan, showing detailed concepts and a focus on working with the community and mentoring artists in the Wood Buffalo Region.
Please note that only the artist(s) who are successful will be notified.
Selections will be made by Arts Council Wood Buffalo staff. All selections made will be final. All successful artists will be notified by November 15, 2024.
QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the 2025 Artist in Residence Programs, visit www.artscouncilwb.ca/artist-in-residence and read the Artist in Residence Handbook.
If you have questions or require application support, please contact Programs Coordinator Byron Gard at byron@artscouncilwb.ca or (587) 674-1625 x.101.
