Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency
Applications are now open for the Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency.
Calgary Arts Development is seeking applications from artists who want to participate in a four-month residency focused on the intersection of public art and climate justice. This residency is intended to provide artists with time, resources and support to imagine how public artworks can contribute to positive conversations and meaningful change around our current climate crisis.
The Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency is open to artists who identify with all of the following:
- Curious about gaining experience in developing public art projects.
- Committed to working with communities in the co-creation of artworks.
- Dedicated to exploring the ways artwork can help us better understand and respond to the current climate crisis.
- Working in proximity to Calgary/Mohkinsstsis.
In addition to engaging in self-directed artistic research and production, participants are invited to join multiple half-day activities each month. These gatherings will be a mix of in-person and online presentations by an experienced group of mentors. The mentors will serve as valuable conversation partners throughout the residency and lead the participants in weekly presentations, studio visits, talks, workshops and activities. The ongoing conversations throughout the residency will culminate in a group discussion/presentation in September 2025.
This opportunity is open to artists of all disciplines residing in or near Calgary/Mohkinsstsis with a demonstrated interest in public art, community practice, or the positioning of artistic practice as a way to address ecological concerns. Individual artists or artist collectives may apply. Up to eight artists/artist teams will be selected.
Applications Open: Monday, December 9, 2024
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Residency Duration: Four months
Residency Timeline: June 2, 2025 – September 26, 2025
Budget: Each artist or artist team will be paid $25,000 (not including GST) to participate.
Information Session
A pre-recorded information session will be made available online at a later date.
If you need assistance, have questions, or would like to have your application reviewed by Calgary Arts Development staff before you submit, please contact Tyler Los-Jones, Project Lead Supervisor, at tyler.losjones@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or 403.264.5330 ext. 114.
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