The residency will enable the development of studio practice, collaboration, and creative exchange, in addition to mentoring and career guidance from the Visual Arts Manager at Gasworks. The studio space on offer will accommodate an individual artist in a shared building with 3 other full time professional artists in separate studios.

Residency dates:
MAY/JUN/JUL
AUG/SEP/OCT
NOC/DEC/JAN

Art practices for consideration by the panel can include:
– Painting
– Illustration
– Printmaking
– Small sculpture projects
– Textile
– Collage
– Workshop development

Objectives
This Studio Residency program has been created to provide emerging and mid-career artists with an affordable studio space to continue developing their practice in return for the opportunity to contribute to the community through creative engagement and collaboration.

Outcomes
– Creative exchange with community and artists with diverse practices.
– Affordable studio space and artistic exchange.
– Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Studio specs
– $273 per month
– Wheelchair accessible
– Heater and portable fan
– Shared kitchenette
– Window with park view

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If you have further questions about the residency or application process please email [email protected]

Image credit: Marcie Raw Photography (courtesy of the artist Aldona Kmiec)