Call for applications: KIRA artist in residence programme in Canada

Applications are open to a range of disciplines and types of artists including but not limited to music/composition, visual arts, writing, new media and interdisciplinary arts. Artists from all levels in their career who exhibit a strong professional work ethic and a collaborative attitude are encouraged to apply.

Every year KIRA awards six artists with a one-month residency. Artists are provided with individual studio space, comfortable housing, two prepared meals each day, a stipend and live on a historic property in a beautiful seaside town. Artists should bring all supplies and materials needed for their creative process, to ensure availability of required supplies and provisions.

As part of the residency, artists will be asked to engage with the community for up to six hours a week. These engagements will vary based on skills and interest and can include a partnership with Kingsbrae Garden which is located just steps away from the residence and studios.

Interested artists should click here to apply before 30 November. 

Programme details and support:

• One month of free studio space in a freestanding 300-square foot studio equipped with WiFi.
• Awarded stipend of CAD$1 500 (about $1117) per month.
• Private bedroom/bathroom in a well-maintained historic property located steps away from the studio.
• Up to six artists living on-site.
• Two meals a day for six days a week (breakfast and dinner).

Audience engagement opportunities.

• Access to Kingsbrae Garden and KIRA’s public amphitheatre events.
• Artists will be responsible for covering costs associated with the purchase of materials, shipment of artwork/supplies, travel costs and other living expenses including supplemental food.
• Artists will participate in open studios for the public each Saturday.

View the original call here.