VANS In Residence at Wonder’neath Spring 2024
call for artists
Visual arts Nova Scotia in partnership with Wonder’neath Art Society will host VANS In Residence this spring in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). This residency is open to BIPOC professional visual artists who are based in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
VANS in Residence provides a stipend to support the artist, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and Wonder’neath 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 at Wonder’neath.
Eligibility: This residency is open to BIPOC professional visual artists who are based in the Halifax Regional Municipality and are members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 1, 2024
Residency at Wonder’neath: May 5 – 31, 2024 (1 week planning to take place in advance, TBA)
Application guidelines can be found here
Questions? Email Andrea Ritchie at paints@visualarts.ns.ca
Wonder’neath is a vibrant arts centre and charitable artist-led organization based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) that offers community-engaged art programming, workshops, training/mentorship, and specialized, accessible visual arts studios. Wonder’neath believes in the transformative powers of art for individuals and communities, as a tool for expression, connection, and social transformation. Wonder’neath works to shift the perception of who can be involved in the arts by offering early exposure and access to children, youth, and those facing barriers to accessing artistic programming. Through creative partnerships, programming and collaborative projects Wonder’neath explores ways of integrating professional arts with the community, sharing its learnings with other organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
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.