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Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Early-career artists (broad range of art practices) working on urban themes
See full eligibility
Overview
The program offers a $50,000 CAD stipend for a year-long Artist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. It supports an early-career artist to research, collaborate, and create work engaging urban issues such as housing, climate change, civic engagement, migration, and social justice, culminating in a public exhibition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborate with the School of Cities to research and create art engaging urban issues.
- Propose and lead programs, events, and activities within the School of Cities community.
- Contribute to School of Cities publications and knowledge products.
- Participate in School of Cities events (roundtables, seminars, symposia).
- Deliver a final public exhibition showcasing the residency research/artwork.
Documents Needed
- Candidate statement (max 4,000 characters) outlining fit and proposed project focus
- Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages)
- Portfolio with a significant focus on urban themes (as part of the CV requirements)
- Names and contact information for two referees
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career artists (broad range of art practices) working on urban themes
Who is not eligible
- Artists who are not within the first 10 years of their career
Eligible expenses
- Stipend/artist fee (CAD $50,000) to support the Artist-in-Residence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Toronto (Ontario) — University of Toronto (on-campus residence)
Selection criteria
- Alignment of the project with the School of Cities’ mission and with key urban issues (e.g., civic and community engagement, housing, climate change, social justice, migration, inequality, democracy).
- Relevance and clarity of the proposal: ability to explain why the applicant is an ideal candidate and to present a coherent project focus.
- Quality and relevance of the portfolio, with a significant emphasis on urban themes.
- Demonstrated leadership potential (leadership capacity and potential).
- Demonstrated experience and commitment in community engagement.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare required documentation
- Draft the candidate statement (max 4,000 characters) describing fit and proposed project focus aligned with the School of Cities mission.
- Prepare a curriculum vitae (max 3 pages), including work experience and exhibition/performance history, and evidence of being within the first 10 years of the current career path.
- Ensure portfolio materials demonstrate a significant focus on urban themes and community engagement.
- Gather names and contact information for two referees.
- Step 2: Complete the online application form
- Fill out the ECCUL Artist-in-Residence Application Form via the School of Cities website.
- Upload all required documents electronically in the requested format (.pdf).
- Step 3: Submit by the deadline
- Submit the completed application electronically by 5 PM ET on January 25, 2025.
- Step 4: Reference process
- After submission, referees receive an email invitation from the School of Cities to complete a reference form.
Additional information
- Residency culminates in a final public exhibition showcasing research/artwork produced during the year.
- Participants may receive mentorship from Canadian Urban Leaders and Urbanists-in-Residence.
- The residency is based within the School of Cities community at the University of Toronto.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme Program
What is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
The program offers a $50,000 CAD stipend for a year-long Artist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. It supports an early-career artist to research, collaborate, and create work engaging urban issues such as housing, climate change, civic engagement, migration, and social justice, culminating in a public exhibition.
Who is eligible for the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program?
To be eligible for the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program, you must:
Artist within first 10 years of career
Project engages key urban issues
Portfolio focused on urban themes
What expenses are eligible under Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
Collaborate with the School of Cities to research and create art engaging urban issues.
Propose and lead programs, events, and activities within the School of Cities community.
Contribute to School of Cities publications and knowledge products.
Participate in School of Cities events (roundtables, seminars, symposia).
Deliver a final public exhibition showcasing the residency research/artwork.
Who can I contact for more information about the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
You can contact University of Toronto (UOFT) by email at outreach.sofc@utoronto.ca.
Where is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme available?
The Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme is funded by University of Toronto (UOFT)