MAWA is offering our urban, loft-style apartment to women-identified visual artists for residencies of 2-4 weeks in duration. Applicants can use this space and time for research, reflection, networking and/or production.
We will provide free accommodation and a $300 honorarium. The MAWA apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a double bed, a double futon/couch, and a designated parking space. All linens and cooking utensils are provided. The apartment is located on the second floor of 611 Main Street in downtown Winnipeg. Sadly, it is a walk-up and is not wheelchair accessible.
MAWA’s apartment is a clean space that is not conducive for painting and many forms of sculpture. However, we will work with other Winnipeg art centres to gain access to the facilities and resources. These could include a rough studio, printmaking, video and darkroom facilities, or introductions to likeminded artists and curators.
While at MAWA, we ask that the artist present her work to our members in a form of a screening, talk, performance, showcase of work-in-progress, etc.
Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Equal consideration will be given to emerging and established artists.
In conceiving of this residency program, MAWA hopes to increase dialogue between our geographical community—Winnipeg—and the art world beyond; to create networking opportunities for women artists; and to provide an oasis in which women artists can do whatever they need to do in order to move their practices forward.
Disciplines and media
- Visual Art
Type of organisation
- Artist-Run
Residency conditions
Duration of residencies
- 2 weeks
Number of artists resident at one time
1
Companions allowed
- Children
- Partners
Expenses paid by artist
- Travel
- Supplies
- Food
Expectations of the artist
- Presentation
Expenses paid by the organisation
- Housing
Application who/how
Digital Application
Selection procedure
By Committee
Description of residency
Setting
Urban
Resources
- Internet Connection
- Library
- Office
- Kitchen
Number of studios
1
Type and size of studios
Live-work space
Accomodation
- Private Apartment
Working language(s)
- English
Other activities happening at the space
- Workshops
- Presentation
- Films
How to reach
By train
Winnipeg is serviced by VIA Rail.
By plane
Winnipeg has an international airport.
By car
MAWA is located in the geographical centre of North America on the Trans Canada highway.
Nearest airport
Winnipeg airport is 20 minutes for the apartment.
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Deadline: ongoing
