KIAC Artist Residency

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KIAC accepts residence applications from visual artists, media artists and interdisciplinary artists, as well as curators. Consideration will be given to professional, established and emerging Canadian and international artists. Artist duos may apply, but must specify this in their application (do not apply separately). All disciplines will be considered, including but not limited to: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Design, Architecture, Photography, Installation, Performance, Video and Film, Filmmaking, New Media, and Audio. KIAC is committed to fostering a residency program that reflects the **diverse voices and experiences** of contemporary art. We actively encourage and prioritize applications from artists of **diverse cultural, geographic, and disciplinary backgrounds**, including those who identify as **Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC)**, as well as **LGBTQIA2S+** artists, artists with disabilities\*, and others who have been historically underrepresented in Canadian and international arts contexts. Project Eligibility The KIAC Artist in Residence Program supports the **research, development, and production** of both new and ongoing bodies of work. We welcome a broad range of artistic approaches, from conceptual and research-based practices to hands-on production. While the residency is designed to be flexible and self-directed, artists should consider KIAC’s **facilities and limited technical infrastructure** when proposing their projects. This program is **best suited to practices that do not rely on specialized or large-scale equipment**. Artists are expected to bring or independently arrange for any additional tools, technologies, or materials that are essential to their work.