VANS in Residence at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre

Apply for VANS in Residence at The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, NS. VANS is really excited to be partnering with this great organization to host a new round of VANS in Residence. This program provides a studio space at the Centre, a stipend of $2500 to support the artist to work full-time for 4 weeks, and support from VANS and The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the time will be dedicated to the artist’s own work (creation, research or both) and 40% of the time will be dedicated to community based work, including hands-on workshops, studio visits, talks and presentations.

This VANS in Residence will take place from April 24 – May 22, 2022. There is some flexibility – the schedule could shift by a week in either direction. This residency application is open exclusively to African Nova Scotians and other Black artists living in Nova Scotia. All media will be considered. The artist must be willing and able to commit 40 hours per week to the 5-week planning and residency. If the artist is not currently a VANS member, they can join at the time of application. Application guidelines can be found here: http://www.paintsns.ca/vans-residence-guidelinesDeadline: March 21, 2022 at 12pm AT.