One Month Artist Residencies
Sparrow Artspace provides space (approx 700 sq. ft.) to artists for exhibitions, studio, workshops, performances, or installation on a full month basis. Residency does not include accommodations/living space. Art forms which use hazardous equipment, hazardous or toxic materials, or art forms which create a lot of mess or debris (e.g. pottery wheel) won’t be suitable. Sparrow values creativity, community, and collaboration.
Preference will be given to artists who are collaborating with one or more artists for their residency. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of racialized, Indigenous, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Art organizations are welcome to apply.
Fore more information and to apply visit sparrowartspace.com.
Oral applications are excepted—I would love to meet with you and get to know more about what you do—please email sandra@sparrowartspace.com to arrange a time to meet.
There is a fee of $500* per month (not per artist) which helps to cover some of the expenses.
Artists also contribute to the space and community by keeping the space tidy, posting on social media, and various tasks as needed. The space is open to the public three-five days a week. This is an opportunity for artists to engage with visitors or to make sales. Artists will need to commit to being in the space a minimum of three days a week during public opening hours (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11:ooam to 7:oopm).
Sparrow is a (non-profit) private enterprise and is not an official non-profit organization and thereby won’t be able to pay artist fees or apply for grants. Artists can sell their work and there will be a 20% commission that goes back into Sparrow Artspace to cover some of the costs. Sales will be made directly between the artist and buyer.
Sparrow has the following on-site that the artists are welcome to use: WiFi, sink and washroom, fridge, microwave, lockers to store your things, folding chairs and tables, and a rail hanging system for displaying art. Artist will be responsible for supplying anything else they may need (e.g. plinths for 3D work, etc.).
Residencies are a full month or full two months with a move-in on the first of the month and move-out on the last day of the month. There is a $500 damage deposit. Artists will have access to the space Monday to Sunday (8:00am to 10:00pm) by secure FOB key access. Sparrow has insurance for the space, but it does not cover artwork.
Sparrow is a community art space and there will be other people working in the space at the same time. There might also be additional events (e.g. meetings, clubs, workshops, performances, etc.) which will be arranged and scheduled with the artists in residence.
Sparrow Artspace is located in the historic de Waal building in Bridgeland (36 4th St NE). There is free one-hour parking at the building as well as free street parking. There is one designated parking stall that can be booked by the artists.
Please fill in this application for our consideration or contact sandra@sparrowartspace.com to book a time to tour the space.
The value of the space, amenities, marketing, and expenses is about $4,000 per month. Please reach out to sandra@sparrowartspace.com if you would like to apply for a discount, sponsorship, or would like assistance applying for a grant.
