Parks Canada is inviting up to six artists to a five-day residency program in Point Pelee National Park. The Leamington, Ontario residency runs June 19 to 24 and will help artists connect with nature and gain inspiration for their art.
Presented by Parks Canada, the Artist-in-Residence program encourages artists in all stages of their careers to apply. Applications from visual artists, ages 18 and up, working in the following disciplines are welcome: Drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, textile, mixed media and graphic illustration/digital painting.
Applications are due by March 14 and candidates will be notified April 14.
Artists will be provided with their own oTENTik in Camp Henry. Each oTENTik is heated, has electrical outlets, sleeps up to six people and includes cooking implements and dishes. Sites are equipped with a gas barbecue, picnic table and fire pit. Comfort Stations with washrooms, showers, potable water and a dishwashing area are nearby. Artists can bring up to five guests.
Artists will also get access to ecological experts and naturalists to help inspire their work, the visitor centre (pending COVID-19 regulations), and all public spaces, including picnic areas, beaches, trails and the marsh boardwalk.
Artists are responsible for transportation to and from Point Pelee, art supplies, bedding and other linens (such as towels), food for meal preparation, and proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
As part of the residency, artists are asked to:
• Produce a piece(s) inspired by their stay at the park.
• Show a minimum of one residency-inspired creation at a future exhibit (date/exhibit space to be determined). Shipping costs for artwork are at the expense of the artist.
• Grant Parks Canada permission to present their work on the park’s social media pages and website.
• Share images on their social media accounts documenting their experience during the residency.
• Interact with park visitors.
Artists must submit an application form, short biography (150 words maximum) and examples of their work (up to 10 images in JPEG format with relevant caption information).
The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of their submitted material and artistic merit by an impartial jury composed of Parks Canada staff members and invited guests.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line: Artist In Residence Application. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
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