Residency Opportunities

+ Griffin Art Project’s North Shore Studio Art Residency Award

**RESIDENCY DATES: October and November, 2024 **

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 30, 2024

Open to all artists currently residing in the Districts of North and West Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver!

Griffin Art Projects is committed to recognizing the achievements of our local arts community by supporting the work of artists living on the North Shore. We are pleased to announce a call for submissions for Griffin Art Project’s annual North Shore Studio Art Residency Award. Artists living in the Districts of North and West Vancouver, and the City of North Vancouver, are invited to apply. The successful applicant will receive:

• Two months of rent-free studio space in Griffin Art Project’s residency building from October-November 2024.
• The opportunity for professional development and networking opportunities in Vancouver and beyond.
• A residency artist fee of $2000.00.
• The opportunity to share the works created throughout the residency during an open studio event organized and promoted by Griffin Art Projects.

GRIFFIN typically hosts two residents at a time. Facilities include a 340 sq ft., lightly furnished studio for each resident, with a shared kitchen and bathroom. GRIFFIN is closely monitoring the provincial guidelines in response to COVID-19 and regularly reviews and implements corresponding health and safety protocols within our residency building.

How to apply:

Griffin Art Projects accepts submissions in a variety of formats! If a text-based application is not your preference, we also accept audio and video submissions, which we can record for you upon request and need. Artists who wish to apply through audio/video recordings, or those who would like application assistance are asked to get in touch with the Assistant Curator of Engagement at [applications@griffinartprojects.ca][0].

Proposals should include:

• A project description: What do you propose to do throughout your residency? (About 500 words for written applications, or 2-4 minutes for those applying through audio/video). Consider telling us why you’d like to participate in a residency at Griffin Art Projects specifically and how you plan to use the space. How do you expect this residency will benefit your artistic research and practice?
• Please note: Griffin Art Projects regularly programs artist residencies in conjunction with our concurrent exhibition period. Artists are encouraged to consult the upcoming exhibition page on Griffin’s website and to take into account key themes and topics addressed in the concurrent exhibition’s curatorial vision when applying for a residency. This information may not yet be available, but please be sure to check back throughout the year!
• A Short artist statement: Tell us about the key inquiries and ideas that drive your work and practice in a more general sense.
• A short Bio: Tell us about yourself. This can include where you are situated, your artistic background, your interests, as well as any relevant projects and/ or experiences. Feel free to include your CV and a link to your website, if applicable. (About 200 words for written applications, 1-2 minutes for audio/video applications).
• 10 – 20 images of recent works saved as jpegs. Film and/or sound works can be sent as attachments or as online links.
• An image description list that includes the name, dimensions, year and medium of each work.
• Feel free to send your application as a We-Transfer, or through a file sharing platform such as Google Drive or Dropbox, but be sure to send us a direct email first to let us know.

All submissions should be sent to [applications@griffinartprojects.ca][0] by April 30, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

This residency award is intended to present and highlight work by a local artist living in the Districts of North and West Vancouver, and the City of North Vancouver.

Griffin Art Projects accepts applications from visual artists working in a variety of mediums, including but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, video and film, new media etc. Please note that Griffin Art Projects does not provide access to specialized tools and equipment. Residency projects may include creative research, development and production of new or ongoing works. This is a studio-only residency, and does not include a living space.