CALL FOR BIPOC ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Apply by Monday, May 6th.

Modern Fuel and Union Gallery have come together to offer the Twofold Residency in July and August 2024. Led by Co-Directors, Jill Glatt (Artist/Instructor) and Berlin Reed (Curator/Artist), the Twofold Residency presents an opportunity for local BIPOC artists to dive into their practice in community with others  –  sparking relationships, new collaborations, and challenging discussions. With the aim of investing time and valuable resources into supporting a robust and diverse artistic community in Katarokwi-Kingston, the Twofold Residency invites four local artists to work, explore, play, and create together at both galleries over the Summer of 2024. 

 

Each Twofold Artist will have access to work space and a modest materials budget, professional development and mentorship, communal events, and the platform to share their practice through studio visits. Artists will work in Union Gallery in July and Modern Fuel in August, with access to designated work space within each gallery.

 

An exhibition is tentatively planned for Twofold Artists, pending funding. If funding requests for this exhibition are successful, selected Twofold Artists will be notified of exhibition details and additional financial support after selection. The Twofold Residency will take place without this expanded funding, as the core experience we are offering is studio space and community with other artists with a low-pressure environment focused on creative development, rather than output. 

 

Read on for more info and application instructions for the Twofold Residency.

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ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS

This residency opportunity is designed for visual and interdisciplinary artists residing in the Katarokwi-Kingston region. To participate, artists must self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Colour. They can be emerging artists with existing artistic practices, or Newcomers (those who have lived in Canada for less than 5 years) who are early or mid-career artists aiming to integrate into the community in Katarokwi-Kingston and deepen their understanding of its arts and culture. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about enhancing their practice through peer support, mentorship, and collaborative engagement.

 

EQUITY STATEMENT

While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, multidimensional, changing and evolving, we strongly encourage applications from artists who are not only Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, or People of Colour, but also who are neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain, or living anywhere along the spectrum of Queer identities. We are strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so. You are asked to provide the following information on the application form.

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APPLICATION OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES

Accessibility accommodations for submissions are available. Please email director@modernfuel.org if you require accommodation. Your application information is confidential and will only be accessed by the selection committee. Please note that you are able to give your chosen name, if it is different from your legal name. We value diversity in our participants and community, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. 

 

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

In addition to your application form, please include the following supporting documents:

 

1. Letter of Interest:

This may be written in paragraph format or bullet points (up to 500 words).  If you prefer, you can choose to share this information verbally during a Zoom meeting with Twofold Co-Directors. Please email at director@modernfuel.org to arrange this meeting before the application period closes on May 6, 2024. Please address the following 3 topics in your letter:

 

Your Practice

• Describe your art practice, including a quick overview of your artistic works (themes, subjects, etc), what stage you are at in your artistic career, and your media of choice. 

Your Interest in the Twofold Residency

• Please share why you are interested in participating in this residency, what you hope to gain from this experience, and your commitment to the  residency.

• Describe any project(s) you want to cultivate during this residency. This could be an ongoing project for which you want to make new works, or ideas you want to explore.

How We Can Support You 

• Explain the types of peer, mentorship, or community support you may require for your practice. 

• Let us know your specific needs and aspirations. Your feedback will contribute to fostering a vibrant and supportive artistic community within our residency and assure that we can do our best to support your practice with access to tools or specific facilities. 

 

2. Samples of Work:

 

Combine the letter of interest and samples of work into one PDF document and upload it in the form submission. Title the document with your first and last name (for example, JaneDoe.pdf). While there are no other specific document formatting guidelines, please ensure your writing is in a legible font-type (for example, Arial size 11).

 

Applicants are asked to provide artistic examples. Please see below for the following criteria:

 

• For visual artists, include 3-5 photos of your work.

• For movement or performance artists and musicians, please link to a video of a sample piece 3-5 minutes in length via Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, etc.

• For curators, writers, and poets, please include a writing sample no longer than 5 pages.

 

The deadline to submit your application letter is May 6, 2024 by 11:59 pm.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Successful applicants will be chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to the spirit of this residency and their open-mindedness to creating in a collaborative setting with other artists of varying career stages and artistic practices. A maximum of 4 artists will be selected by an in-house jury of the Twofold Residency Co-Directors, along with Union Gallery and Modern Fuel board and staff members. Successful applicants will be selected and notified within two weeks of the submission deadline.  

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