Open Call
Submerge
Ayatana Artists' Research Program
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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