Eligibility

Requirements The program is designed to cater to Métis artists at all stages of their careers who have completed formal training in fine arts at the post-secondary level or who have equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices, including: multi-generational artists. visual artists. curators. arts professionals. creative makers. collaborative groups of no more than two. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. exploring and researching innovative ideas. This program is designed for participation over the entire program period. Variable dates will not be considered. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.

Number of Participants

18

Deadline

January 29, 2025 19:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

March 26, 2025 06:00 UTC

Duration

June 02, 2025 - July 04, 2025

Costs

• CA$35.00 application fee
• CA$8,831.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Computer Lab, Darkroom, Individual Studio, Library, Print Shop, Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Self-Directed

Disciplines

Ceramics, Curatorial, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Visual Arts Residency – Kapishkum: Métis Gathering is a five-week program designed for Métis visual artists, creative makers, and curators. Participants will join celebrated Métis faculty mentors to produce a nurturing, collaborative, critical, and productive environment. In addition to access to world-class facilities and technical support, participants can build community with their artistic peers within the spectacular natural landscape of Banff National Park, Minihrpa, Treaty 7 territory. This residency fosters the exchange of ideas and knowledge among artists, encouraging them to produce work that embodies the diverse and complex nature of Métis culture while addressing contemporary Métis-specific issues. Participants in this residency will be supported with: lectures. workshops. feedback from celebrated faculty members. Artists are provided with a studio, as well as targeted access to our extensive facilities. 100% scholarship available.