Camp fYrefly Artist-in-Residence
Centre for Sexuality
Deadline to apply: June 27, 2025 (Extended from June 14, 2025)
Compensation: $1,500 for the term of August 22 –27, 2025
Location: Camp Chief Hector, Kananaskis
We’re currently seeking a local artist whose practice resonates with themes of self-expression and social justice to join us in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth during our summer camp this August. As our Artist in Residence, you’ll have the chance to lead meaningful workshops, connect with youth in a supportive environment, and create new work inspired by the camp experience.
What is Camp fYrefly?
Camp fYrefly offers a fun, educational, social and personal leadership retreat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 13-17 that takes place at YMCA Camp Chief Hector in Kananaskis, Alberta at the end of August. For more information about our Camp, feel free to take a took at our website here centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/camp-fyrefly.
Every year at Camp we invite an Artist in Residence to work with our fYrefly team to deliver a range of art-based content for Camp fYrefly participants. The Artist in Residence will have demonstrated a commitment to innovation, exploration, community outreach and the public understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ experiences and identities.
Working with the Camp Team, the Artist in Residence will coordinate the development and execution of arts-based programming for Camp fYrefly.
Other requirements include:
- Attending planning meetings and training, as well as joining on location for the full duration of Camp (five days/four nights; first day without campers) and debrief.
- Documenting and reporting incidents (training provided).
- Mental Health Team referrals.
As recognition of their commitment, the Artist in Residence can receive an honorarium of up to $1500.
You can find the information to submit an application for the Artist in Residence or a workshop this year on the website under the Artist in Residence Tab and Workshop Facilitator tab respectively.
Application will be reviewed as they are received.
For any questions, please contact our camp team at campfyrefly@centreforsexuality.ca.
