VANS In Residence at ARTSPLACE Spring 2024
call for artists – deadline to apply April 2
Visual arts Nova Scotia in partnership with ARCAC (Annapolis Region Community Arts Council) will host VANS In Residence this spring in Annapolis Royal.
VANS in Residence provides a stipend to support the artist, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and ARCAC to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s time will be dedicated to their own work and 40% of the time will be dedicated to community-based work, which may include hands-on workshops, studio visits, talks and presentations.
The artist’s work can focus on research, development and/or the production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Projects that do not require specialized equipment are most suitable to the residency program. Artists are responsible for securing any additional specialized equipment.
A stipend of $2500 will be paid to the artist and studio space will be provided by ARCAC. Accommodations, if needed, will be provided in the community.
Eligibility: This residency is open to any professional artist who is a member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday April 2, 2024
Residency at ARCAC: 4 weeks (of the artist’s choice) between May 1 and June 30, 2024 (1 week planning to take place at least 2 weeks in advance of the start date)
Application guidelines can be found here
Questions? Email Andrea Ritchie at paints@visualarts.ns.ca
ARCAC was founded as a Society in 1982 by a group of artists who wanted to share their work and ideas with each other and their community. ARCAC is a registered charitable organization, and is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA), the NS Dept. of Communities, Culture and Heritage (CCH), and through membership, donations and fundraising. In 1996, the organization acquired its own building, known as ARTSPLACE.
ARTSPLACE delivers a year round schedule of workshops, classes, readings, screenings, talks and special events. Their artistic vision is rooted in respect for the variety and importance of artistic practice, and a desire to share stimulating work and strengthen artistic life in our region. Creating environments for art and arts practitioners to thrive is key to their work, as is supporting audiences in their growth, awareness, and excitement about art.
About VANS
Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) believes in a future where a career as an artist is accessible, sustainable, and recognized as an integral part of our communities.
Visual Arts Nova Scotia supports artists through education, connection and advocacy. We operate across Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and unsurrenedered territory of the L’nu people, also known as Nova Scotia. We prioritize artist-to-artist learning through workshops, mentorship, and sharing information about meaningful opportunities. Visual Arts Nova Scotia advocates for artists by listening to their concerns, speaking up for their needs, and creating platforms to share their work. Recognizing that equity-seeking artists face additional barriers to a career in the arts, Visual Arts Nova Scotia works to make resources accessible to artists across the province, while prioritizing support for those who are impacted by systemic oppression.