THE NATIONAL RESIDENCY AWARD
So many artists are trying to fit their practice into the hours outside of their day job. Many are setting up “studios” on their living room floors or dining room tables. At Spark Box Studio we offer artists time and space to focus on their work in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Imagine one full month to get a new project off the ground. One full month to think only about creating your work. One full month without distractions. This is what Spark Box Studio is offering to artists living and working in Canada: one full month at the Spark Box Studio Residency where you will be given a studio space and living space for FREE. In addition the selected artist will receive a $1,000 bursary which Spark Box Studio owners Chrissy and Kyle are offering in memory of their dear friend and artist Donald Dawson.
This residency opportunity is a unique way for established and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, and focus on their career.
WHO CAN APPLY
The Dawson National Award is open to emerging, mid-career and established artists who are not currently enrolled in a post secondary institution. Any artist living in Canada, who has graduated with their BFA (or has an equivalent portfolio), is invited to apply for the Spark Box Studio National Residency Award.
We accept; drawers, illustrators, painters, writers, printmakers, film makers, performance artists, multidisciplinary artists, book makers and photographers (digital). If you feel that your project might not fit into these categories contact Chrissy at [email protected] to discusses your project in regards to the requirements of the Dawson National Award.
The award will be juried based on the quality and completeness of the applications.
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply online. Follow the provided checklist of required materials so you don’t miss any part of your application
- Carefully fill out the Online Application Form.
- Email your Artist Statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Image List and 8-12 images to [email protected].
- Submit the $20.00 entry fee. This fee can be paid through PayPal. This fee contributes to the cost of processing your application.
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