School / university · Edmonton, AB, Canada · 1 program
Two months, May-June 2027. One artist will work in person with the Smartwear Revolution research team, with access to an artist studio at the University of Alberta, University of Alberta libraries, painting, printmaking, media art and sculpture facilities, the Digital Scholarship Centre, ELKO Garage, and student research assistance. What you receive: $12,000 CAD total, inclusive of artist fee, materials, travel, accommodation, and production costs.
One artist will take part in a fully online residency, with virtual tours of the labs, online conversations with researchers, and virtual studio visits. Flexible dates between February 2027–December 2027. What you receive: $8,000 CAD total, inclusive of materials and production costs, plus student research assistance.
Both the in-person and virtual artists-in-residence will create artwork, performance or fashion creations for the 2028 Support festival. The work does not have to be created during the 2027 residency, but must be ready by January 2028.
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We welcome national and international artists, performers, designers and artist-researchers of all abilities. There are no restrictions regarding nationality, geography, age, gender, sexuality, religion, or disability. Collectives and student artists are welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants with lived or professional experience related to disability, chronic illness, muscular and skeletal weakness, aging, caregiving, rehabilitation, mobility devices and assistive technology, and healthcare.