The Craft Council is seeking proposals from professional craftspeople to lead one of two craft residencies planned for the Gros Morne Region during the Fall and Winter of 2014/2015. Here are the details:
A Gros Morne Craft Residency involves:
– a three – four week stay in the Gros Morne Region
– a two day workshop for craftspeople living in the region
– mentoring sessions with local craftspeople working in the region, maximum of twelve hours in total
– a day spent at a local school working with students
– an informal artist talk about you and your work, an afternoon or evening event early in the residency
– studio time spent developing your own work
– Wheels! – a vehicle is essential!
What the Craft Residency will provide to you:
– accommodation in Woody Point, including basic studio space, without equipment
– a residency stipend of $1,500
– artist fees of $440 per day for 6 days (2 day workshop, 2 days mentoring, 1 day school visit, 1 artist talk)
– a travel allowance for residency travel in the region, as well as assistance with travel to Gros Morne
– a local support person to assist with directions, supplies, etc.
What to send us to show you’re interested:
– a portfolio showing current work
– a current cv
– a statement of how the residency will contribute to the artistic development of your own work
– a description of the workshop that you propose to lead. Workshops that may have appeal for a wide audience will likely attract more attention. A workshop on incorporating colour from the natural world in your work, or developing cultural craft products based on local artefacts are two examples of sessions with a broader appeal. There has been local interest in a product development workshop aimed at the development of site specific craft products, inspired by local artefacts, icons and geographic features.
– an outline of a proposed art activity with school children in the area, with information about the preferred age group
– a description of how your background will enable you to mentor craftspeople in the region, and how you think your skills will benefit the development of their products and businesses
– your preferred dates for a 3 – 4 week residency period between November 17, 2014 and March 31, 2015
Please send applications to:
Anne Manuel at [email protected] by 4:00 pm, Monday, November 3, 2014. If files are larger than 5MB, Dropbox or similar online file sharing service is recommended.
If you have questions, please address them to Anne at [email protected]
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