Artist in Residence Program

Macaulay House

2009 Program: Call for Submissions

Deadline for the General Call & Specific Calls: April 1, 2008 - Postmarked

NOTE: Applications posted after April 1 may still be considered at the discretion of the Selections Committee.

General Call

The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) is now accepting applications from visual artists, media artists, and interdisciplinary artists for its 2009 Artist in Residence Program.

The residence accommodates up to 2 artists concurrently - for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work.

Artists may also have the opportunity to facilitate outreach programs such as talks, workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction and professional development, and provide exposure and access to a diverse range of contemporary arts practices and theories within the community.

Residencies are from 4 - 12 weeks duration starting from January 1, 2009 through to December 31, 2009. Participants are responsible for all travel and personal expenses including food and materials related to their work.

The Artist in Residence Program is located in the Macaulay Residence. Built in 1901, the home is now owned by Parks Canada as part of the Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada.

Specific Calls

2009 Film Festival Residency
The Dawson City International Short Film Festival takes place each spring on Easter Weekend. The 2007 Film Festival presented screenings of over 100 short films and videos from around the world to over 1,700 enthusiastic cinema buffs. The festival weekend includes workshops, panel discussions and special presentations by participating filmmakers and special guests.

Filmmakers working in all media may apply for residency dates to coincide with the Film Festival and have the opportunity to participate in Festival Programming. In past years, KIAC Artists in Residence have presented their films in special screenings and talks, facilitated workshops, and participated in panel discussions.

Please mark your application “Film Festival Residency”. Please note that filmmakers may also apply under the General Call for residency dates other than those connected with the Film Festival.

Find more event information on this website under Film Festival.

2009 The Natural & The Manufactured – An Odd Gallery and KIAC Artist in Residence Thematic Project
The Odd Gallery seeks proposals from visual artists working in all media for gallery-based and temporary off-venue exhibitions such as outdoor and site-specific installations. Artists may propose completed work or new work and are encouraged to apply for a concurrent residency with KIAC’s Artist in Residence Program.

Currently, project activities are presented as part of KIAC’s annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival that takes place in mid-August, and includes exhibitions (one gallery-based and one outdoor-based), opening receptions, artists’ talks and guest lectures that are intended to stimulate and engage audiences in a re-examination of the various cultural and economic values imposed on the environment, while exploring alternative political, social, economic and aesthetic agendas and strategies towards a re-interpretation of the regional landscape and social infrastructure.

Please mark your application “Natural & Manufactured Residency”. Artists applying for this thematic project who are not offered an exhibition may still have their application for residency considered under the General Call for Submissions.

Go to Odd Gallery on this website for exhibition proposal information and visit www.naturalmanufactured.org for more detailed project information.


Residency Program Objectives:

To provide artists with unrestricted time and space to research, develop and produce ongoing or new body of works/projects.

To introduce visiting artists to northern peoples, cultures and landscapes.

To provide the Yukon community with exposure and access to a diverse range of contemporary Canadian and international arts practices and theories.

To provide outreach activities such as talks, workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction and professional development within the community.

 

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY: KIAC accepts applications from visual artists, media artists and interdisciplinary artists. Consideration will be given to professional, established and emerging Canadian and international artists. All disciplines will be considered including but not limited to: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Design, Architecture, Photography, Installation, Performance, Video and Film, Filmmaking, New Media, and Audio. KIAC encourages applications from artists of diverse cultural and regional communities of Canada.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: Residencies are available for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Artists' proposed projects should take into account KIAC's limited resources. Projects that do not require access to specialized equipment (currently available resources listed below) are most suitable to the residency program. Artists are responsible for ensuring any additional specialized equipment. Please refer to the Additional Information for Applicants section on our website for a description of KIAC resources.

ADMISSIONS: Residents are selected by a jury composed of regional practicing artists and arts professionals.

2009 PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2008. The application deadline for residencies beginning January 1, 2009 through to December 31, 2009 is April 1, 2008. Applications must be postmarked by the application deadline. Artists must submit a complete application package, as outlined on the application form, that includes: Application Form - Project Description & Artist's Statement - CV - Documentation of Work - Image List/Description of Work Documentation - SASE
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SESSION SCHEDULE: Notification of results takes 8-12 weeks. Although every effort will be made to accommodate scheduling requests of successful applicants, first choices may not be available. Please indicate flexibility with and restrictions on dates available in your application form.

REFERENCES: Applicants are not required to submit letters of reference. With permission from the applicant, KIAC may wish to contact organizations listed on the applicant's CV/resume, where the applicant has had past exhibitions or residencies. Reference information will be treated confidentially.

FEES: There is no fee charged or stipend paid for a residency. Participants are responsible for the cost of all travel to and from Dawson City as well as all materials related to their artwork and for personal living expenses including food. Artists in Residence are asked to provide one free public talk during their residency. Artists who provide additional outreach programming through KIAC will be paid accordingly within the current KIAC fee structure.

FACILITIES: The Artist in Residence facilities are located in the Macaulay Residence. Constructed in 1901, this 2-story home is now owned by Parks Canada as part of the Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada. The building can accommodate two individual artists concurrently. Residents are provided with an individual studio space and bedroom, along with shared living room, bathroom and kitchen areas. The studios measure 16' x 14' and 13' x 12' respectively and are provided with some natural light and additional portable studio lights and basic furnishings. There may be limited access, by special request, to additional KIAC facilities and equipment. For more detailed information on the Residence facilities and additional KIAC facilities go the Additional Information for Applicants section on our website. Contact the Residency Coordinator for details.

COLLABORATION: If applying as a collaborative team, both artists should submit separate applications along with a joint project proposal. Work samples may be individual or examples of previous collaboration.

COUPLES: Couples (who are both artists) may apply individually for concurrent residency. It is possible that only one or the other might be accepted.

GUESTS: KIAC is unable to invite guests, including partners, family or friends, to accompany artists in residence.

PETS: No pets are allowed at the residence. Artists with pets must make arrangements for the care of their pets before being accepted into the residence.

SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted in the residence.

DOCUMENTATION OF WORK REQUIREMENTS: DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL WORK

ALL DISCIPLINES: Current work is requested. The nature of the work sample submitted should correspond to the nature of the work proposed during the residency. An applicant's documentation of work is the most significant feature of his or her application.

Please Include One of the Following:

a) A CD with 10 to 20 images saved as PC compatible .jpg files at 72 dpi with a maximum width of 1024 pixels and a maximum height of 768 pixels in RGB colour mode. Label each image with a number and title – start the first nine images with a zero (01title.jpg, 02title.jpg…10title.jpg) to insure they are presented in the order you wish. Don’t submit any other component of your proposal digitally or electronically – all other requested material must be submitted in paper format. Include a numbered image list in paper format with the artist’s name, title of work, medium, dimensions and date of completion.

Or For Film/Video/Audio/Time-based Work

b) A VHS (NTSC) videotape or DVD or a CD with video files that open in Quicktime or Windows Media Player, or an Audio CD, clearly marked with the artist’s name, title of work, and duration - include in paper format a list of works, outline or description of content. Running time is not to exceed 10 minutes with an exception for Filmmakers submitting a Feature Length or Short Film exceeding 10 minutes – please submit a condensed copy not exceeding 30 minutes or cue your tape to a desired starting point.

It is the responsibility of Applicants to test and ensure that submitted materials are readable.

DOCUMENTATION OF WORK RETURN: Documentation of work will be returned only if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) adequately sized with sufficient postage. While every precaution will be taken to handle documentation of work with care, KIAC cannot be responsible for their returned condition. Please avoid sending one-of-a-kind or an only copy of an item. International submissions should state on the customs declaration that the enclosed material is for cultural purposes only and is of no commercial value. Artists are responsible for all costs of mailing/shipping submissions to KIAC and for their return.

Additional Information for Applicants

Click here for application form

MAILING ADDRESS:

KIAC Artist in Residence Program
Bag 8000
902 - 2nd Avenue
Dawson City, Yukon
Y0B 1G0
Canada

Phone: 1-867-993-5005
Fax: 1-867-993-5838

Email: dawsonarts@yknet.ca Website: www.kiac.org

Faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.