SPARK BOX NATIONAL RESIDENCY AWARD
So many artists are trying to fit their practice into the hours outside of their day job. Many are setting up “studios” on their living room floors or dining room tables. At Spark Box we offer artists time and space to focus on their work in an encouraging and supportive environment. Imagine one full month to get a new project off the ground. One full month to think only about creating your work. One full month without distractions. This is what Spark Box is offering to artists living and working in Canada: one full month at the Spark Box Studio Residency where you will be given a studio space and living space for FREE . This residency opportunity is a unique way for established and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, and focus on their career. Deadline: December 15, 2014
For more information and the online application visit our website: http://sparkboxstudio.com/nationalaward/
Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Spark-Box-National-Residency-Award
Studio Work Study programs are internship-style opportunities that expand and enhance participants' technical skills and increase knowledge in the various mediums supported by the Visual Arts department at The Banff Centre. The Printmaking Work Study program offers practical experience in the areas of screenprinting, intaglio, lithography, typography, digital printing and software, fibre, papermaking, and related techniques.
Work Study participants will receive regular mentorship and feedback from Studio Facilitators in support of their professional development. Under the supervision of experienced mentors, Work Studies assist staff in the delivery of Visual Arts programs learning about maintenance and safe operation of studio facilities and by offering studio assistance to artists participating in creative residency programs.
The work study includes a living allowance of $425 per week. The application deadline is June 4, 2014.
Learning opportunities are primarily practical, hands-on experiences arising from the participant’s support of the Visual Arts residency programs. This provides participants the opportunity to improve their technical and artistic knowledge, decision-making and problem-solving skills, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills. In addition to the everyday responsibilities, participants have one day each week dedicated to realize their individual learning objectives.
Eligibility: Candidates for the Printmaking Studio Work Study must possess a solid foundation in studio art with a focus on printmaking and have an interest in papermaking and related techniques. As Visual Arts is a multi-disciplinary facility, it is an asset if candidates have foundational skills in another studio area (ceramics, sculpture, photography, performance or video).
As this program exceeds 6 months in length, enrollment is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. This is due to changes made by the Government of Canada to international student visa regulations, effective June 1, 2014.
For more information, please visit http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1506, or call 1-403-762-6180 or 1-800-565-9989. You can also e-mail registrar_visualarts@banffcentre.ca.
Banff Centre Indigenous Dance Residency
Program runs from July 28 to August 23, 2014
Application Deadline is May 10, 2014
Acclaimed Indigenous choreographers and dance instructors come together with dancers from across Canada and around the world to share, investigate, and strengthen contemporary Indigenous dance practice. This four week intensive residency includes daily technique classes, improvisation classes, choreographic exploration, and the creation of a short new choreographic work that will be performed as part of the Banff Summer Arts Festival. Dancers accepted to the program will receive 100 per cent scholarship to cover the program fee including tuition, shared room, and meal plan at The Banff Centre.
Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Banff-Centre-Indigenous-Dance-Residency
