Open Call
Call for Submissions / Calgary Chinatown Artist Residency
The New Gallery
Eligibility
Artists selected must be available from November 18 - 22, 2019 to participate in an immersive programmed experience of Calgary Chinatown that will highlight various aspect of its history, culture and challenges. Artists will be required to start their residency in Q2 of 2020 and be in-residence for 3 consecutive months. Studio space will be provided to each participating artist/artist collective and accommodations will be provided in Chinatown for artist who are selected from outside of Calgary.
Number of Participants
The Calgary Chinatown Artist Residency is a partnership between The City of Calgary’s Public Art Program and The New Gallery. Artists will be supported with the time, space and resources to participate in this residency, with up to three artists being selected to participate.
Deadline
Selection Results (Announcement Dates)
Duration
April 01, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Funding
- CA$5,000.00 material budget (one-time)
- CA$2,000.00 travel budget
- CA$15,000.00 stipend (one-time)
Facilities
Co-Working, Desk Space
Housing
Apartment, Private Room
Meals
No meals
Public Programs
Community Engagement
Languages
English, Gan Chinese, Mandarin
Program Description
Submission Package: https://bit.ly/2SZ6Jey The Calgary Chinatown Artist Residency is an opportunity for professional artists to be embedded in Calgary Chinatown, exploring its rich history and culture while engaging with the community as they look to envision the future of the area. This residency aims to support contemporary art practices and facilitate conversations and engagement with the Calgary Chinatown community. The selected artists will broadly explore the history, culture, built environment, social and political issues relevant to Calgary Chinatown through an intensive 5-day program hosted in November that will highlight different aspects of Calgary Chinatown’s identity. Following this programmed week artists will be invited back for a 3-month residency to build relationships, research and develop new work in relation to the focus of this residency.
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