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FALL/WINTER ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD 2010

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Applications are being accepted until Sept. 30, 2010
Awards will be announced in early October, 2010

Beginning your career as an emerging artist can be tough, which is why Spark Box Studio is offering FREE RESIDENCIES to fine art students and emerging artists. This residency opportunity is a unique way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.

About the Award

Four emerging artists will receive a one-week residency, 10 will receive a two day residency and 30 will receive one day at our Open Studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be able to work in the studio using Spark Box Studio’s equipment and resources, and have access to career guidance from local community members. 

Spark Box Studio has created these awards as a career building opportunity for young emerging artists.

Participating in a residency is of value to you as it builds on your artistic career, gives you time to focus on a project in a professional artist studio and allows you the opportunity to connect and learn from other artists.

Getting Started:

Below is what should be included in your application:

  • A current Curriculum Vitae
  • An Artist Statement –  1-2 paragraphs explaining your work
  • Digital samples of your work – Please provide 10 images of your work. Please include with the images a list which includes the title, medium, dimension, year of each one.
  • Images should be MAC compatible in JPG, TIFF or PSD file.
  • Images should be no smaller than 200 DPI and should measure 8” x 8”. If sending through email please compress files.
  • Writing samples should not exceed 12 pages and should be sent with cover page stating your name and title of work.
  • $15.00 CAD application fee payable to Spark Box Studio.

Check out our Emerging Artist Guide for information to help you prepare these items.

Once these items are ready:

-Complete and submit the Application Form below

-Pay your Application Fee.  You can mail a cheque, or PAY ONLINE. Note: you must pay your application fee in order for your application to be processed.

-Send you Application Package to us.

By email: email your package to us using the email subject line “Residency Application – your full name” to info@sparkboxstudio.com

By Snail Mail: Mail your package to: Spark Box Studio, P.O. Box 9002, #7 Bridge St., Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Making your Application:

Once you have prepared the items above you are ready to fill out the application form below.

Please note that we will use the information you provide to process your application and will not share your information with any other companies.

Your Name

Your Email

This Application is for which Medium

Date of Birth (M/D/Y) this award is open to 19-29 year olds

Your Mailing Address

City (required)

Province This Award is for residents of Ontario

Your Phone Number We may need to contact you if we have questions about your application

website

Give a brief description of what you will be doing at Spark Box Studio

Please indicate the dates you would be available to come to the residency Awards will be made in early Dec 2009 and must be used by April 31, 2010

Please indicate if you are
 Non-student High School Student College Student University Student

Do you feel you have learnt more about application processes from this experience?
 Yes No

Do you think this application has helped your professional development as an artist?
 Yes No

What top three question you have about being an artist?

Would you like to receive emails from Spark Box Studio?
 Yes No



Saturday, August 1st, 2009

One Response to “FALL/WINTER ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD 2010”

  1. Genna Kusch says:
    November 24, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    I am sending the rest of the application in the mail tomorrow. Thank you for your consideration!

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