30 Apr 2011

Open Call: International Residency Program at The Darling Foundry, Montreal

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM AT THE DARLING FOUNDRY

Application deadline of June 1st, 2011

The Darling Foundry, located in Old Montreal (Quebec, Canada), is an alternative visual arts complex with an outstanding architectural design. The Darling Foundry provides opportunities for research, creation, production, and exhibition. Its multifaceted spaces, spanning 3500 square meters, provide room for residency studios, living accommodations, technical workshops, gallery spaces, a restaurant and offices.

The International Residency at the Darling Foundry is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. The program supports foreign visual artists from outside of Canada. One residency of six months will be awarded. The schedule of the residency is from the beginning of January 2012 to the end of June 2012. The resident artist will receive a grant amount of $23,000 CDN which contributes towards travel, subsistence, and production costs.

The resident artist will be provided with a studio measuring 100 square meters and a separate living accommodation (for single occupancy), with access to common living spaces. In addition, the Darling Foundry provides the laureate with organizational and technical assistance, promotion and networking opportunities. The resident artist will have the option to participate in open studio events, studio visits by arts professionals, and trips to artistic events. Applications are evaluated by a selection committee consisting of arts professionals. The committee base their selection on the artistic quality of the applicant's artistic work, the potential impact of the residency on the applicant's career, and the contribution to the Montreal and Canadian arts community.

Application Form available at this link:
www.fonderiedarling.org/encourager_e/residences_int.html

Application and Support Materials must be submitted by June 1st, 2011 to:

SELECTION COMMITTEE
International Residency Program at the Darling Foundry
745 Ottawa Street
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3C 1R8
CANADA