Open Call

Submerge

Ayatana Artists' Research Program

No Funding
Ottawa, Canada

Eligibility

Artists, writers, musicians, dancers, film makers and poets are invited to apply

Number of Participants

6 artists will be selected

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

June 30, 2020 - July 07, 2020

Costs

  • $1,300.00 program fee (one-time)

Housing

Guest House

Meals

Chef on Site

Public Programs

Courses

Disciplines

Research, Scientists, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Submerge is a research residency for artists interested in water. The week long residency will facilitate at least 12 - 15 workshops, lectures and excursions enriched by scientists and ecologists who work with water to learn and collect materials. The program will focus on biodiversity and ecology but also feature lessons on history, infrastructure and physics. Outline of activities: Artist talk: We invite you to give a private artist talk to share your work with the group. Tour of a hydro electric Dam. Underwater sound recording Visit the Hogs Back Lock keeper to learn about the canal and the locks Visit the Water & Ice Research Laboratory to learn about diatoms and freshwater microbes and microplastics Test water for traces of pesticides with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Visit University Labs that study drinking water purification. Attend a talk on contemporary artists who work with water. Meet with the River Keeper More details on our website.

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