Request for Proposals: Art City 2023/24 Guest Artist Residency Series

Art City invites North America based artists to submit proposals for our 2023/24 Guest Artist Residency Series

Founded by artist Wanda Koop, Art City is a not-for-profit community art studio based in West Broadway, a culturally diverse and densely populated neighborhood located on Treaty No. 1 Territory in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Art City is dedicated to providing people of all ages with innovative art programming, free of charge, featuring guest artists who lead workshops based on their own art practices. Art City’s primary goal is to provide space and tools for anyone who wishes to express themselves creatively, with a focus on children and youth.

Eligibility

The Guest Artist Residency Series is designed for contemporary artists to share their practices in a community context. It is a collaborative process with a high level of engagement by participants of all ages, so workshop content must be appropriate for youth participation.

Many Art City participants are from Indigenous and Newcomer communities. Artists and knowledge keepers that self-identify with these groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Artists must have a demonstrated proficiency in the mediums the proposed workshop includes and must communicate technical support requirements. (i.e. If proposing a video workshop, the artist must know how to use video equipment and editing software and communicate their need for any technical support.)

Representatives from art organizations, businesses, or arts educators who are not currently engaged in their own professional art practice are welcome to contact Art City for other opportunities for collaboration aside from the Guest Artist Residency Series.

Proposal Guidelines:

Selection Process

A Jury of Art City staff, Board and community members, as well as past guest artists deliberate proposals.

Art City also seeks input from our Youth Council, a group of young Art City participants.

All artists will be contacted after the jury has deliberated. Please allow for a period of 6 to 8 weeks after the submission deadline to hear back about the status of your proposal.

Winnipeg based artists who are not selected for the Guest Artist Residency Series may be invited to modify their proposal for inclusion in the Community Artist Series.

Artist Fees

Selected guest artists will receive artist fees of $2,315 CDN for a five-day workshop.

Visiting Artist Travel, Accommodations and Per Diem

Selected non-Winnipeg based guest artists will arrange their own travel. Art City will reimburse up to $1,000 CDN. Art City will issue reimbursement upon submission of travel expense receipts. Expenses related to travel to and from airports are not eligible for reimbursement, but have been considered as part of our decision to pay per diems on the travel days before and after the workshop dates (see below).

Art City will arrange and pay for non-Winnipeg based guest artists’ accommodations. Typically, Art City reserves an Airbnb suite located in walking distance from our studio. In the event an artist would like to extend their stay in Winnipeg, they will reimburse Art City for any extra days of accommodation.

A $50 CDN per diem (the 5 workshop days plus two travel days for a total of 7 days/$350 CDN) will be provided for selected non-Winnipeg based guest artists.

Pairs or Groups

While proposals from pairs or groups of artists will be considered, please note that no additional artist fees or travel expenses are available. Pairs or groups of artists visiting from out of town will also share the $1000 travel budget and accommodations budget. However, is the event a pair or group of visiting artists are selected, the per diem will increase to $75/day (the 5 workshop days plus two travel days for a total of 7 days/$525) to be shared between the artists.

Safety

Selected guest artists will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, or the equivalent in the jurisdiction in which the artist is based, the cost of which is eligible for reimbursement by Art City.

All submissions must include the following:

1. Your name, address, e-mail and phone number.
2. A one-page letter of interest, describing:
   ◦  As an artist, why do you want to work with Art City?
   ◦  How will your workshop facilitate a meaningful artistic exchange between you and Art City participants?
   ◦  How will this experience benefit/impact you as an artist?
   ◦  Your availability from April 2023 to March 2024
3. A document consisting of a proposed title and brief description of the workshop.
4. A detailed list of materials/equipment required for the workshop.
5. A brief biography summarizing artistic achievements (1 paragraph).
6. CV including any past community engagement (maximum 3 pages).
7. Support material list, including title, medium and dimensions.
   ◦  Items 1 – 7 must be submitted in PDF format.
   ◦  Include your initials in the title of each file. Example: AB_letterofinterest.pdf.
8. Support material in digital format following these specifications:
   Still images:
   .jpg format, 72 dpi resolution
   Recommended minimum size: 300 x 300 pixels, maximum size: 1024 x 768 pixels
   Maximum individual file size: 3 MB
   Labeling: Include your initials, e.g. AB.
   Numbering should correspond with the order on your support material list
   Number the first nine images by placing a zero in front, e.g. 01, 02, 03 etc.
   Include the title of the work and year created, e.g. AB01Title2018
   Audio:
   .mp3 or m4a format, 192 kbps
   Video:
   .mp4 or .mov format, or video uploaded to VIMEO (vimeo.com)
   Set as a private password protected and downloadable video
   Include the link with the password in your submission

For information about Art City workshops, including participants, group size, daily schedule, programming space, supplies and support, visit: artcityinc.com/Be-a-Guest-Artist

Submission Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2023

Incomplete or late applications are ineligible.

Email proposals to: submissions@artcityinc.com

For further information about Art City and the Guest Artist Residency Series, contact Artistic Director, Eddie Ayoub at: eddie@artcityinc.com

Art City
616 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0W8
artcityinc.com