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Artist In Residence

The Abbotsford Arts Council is accepting applications from local artists on an ongoing basis for its Artist In Residence Program.

The AiR is a self-directed program offering opportunities for artists to work in the secondary space of the Kariton Art Gallery.

This residency accommodates artists working     in painting, drawing, installation, photography, sculpture, print, fibre, video, film, writing and literary arts, performance and applied arts for    the production of new or ongoing bodies of work. In exchange, artists will facilitate an outreach or education program for the local community, set weekly hours to interact with the public through their art, and the possibilities to participate in an exhibit.

Artist in Residence facilities include:

  • Use of secondary gallery space
  • Use of sinks, power outlets, tables and chairs
  • Depending on the nature of the proposal space may be available  during open hours or after hours.
  • Artists are responsible for personal expenses including materials and equipment related to their work during their residency tenure.
 
For more information please email us at [email protected]

This residency is open to artists of all disciplines throughout the Lower Mainland. The arts council is seeking an artist who will benefit from public work experience and has an ongoing, self-directed, independent practice. Two  artists may apply together, partnerships and collectives are welcome. Suitability and limitations of the space will be taken into consideration. Artist in Residence are required to become a member of the Abbotsford Arts Council in order to participate in the program, but do not  need to be members to apply.

There is currently no set time for AAC residencies. Previous residencies have ranged from 6 weeks to 6 months. 

  • Subject line: Artist in Residence Proposal
  • Name, address, email, and telephone number
  • Available dates
  • Project summary (limited to 100 words)
  • Bio (limited to 100 words)
  • Detailed Project Proposal and Outreach Program  
    (In 500 words, describe  the concept, framework, mediums of use, accompanying outreach program and how this residency will help develop your creative practice.)
  • Current CV (maximum 3 pages describing academic, professional and other relevant experience)
  • Maximum 5 Samples of work ie, images, links to video clips,
    or publications.                       
  • Images should be titled in the following format: artist_title_medium_size

          [email protected]