NEW - Applications now open for one residency from September 13 to 23, 2021. Open to emerging or established visual artists from Northern British Columbia. See below to apply.
Long residency recipient - May 1 to 20, 2021 - Laara Cerman
Laara Cerman’s work explores the intersection of art, science, and history through investigating patches of wildness that survive within suburban and urban landscapes. With an ongoing practice of collecting wild plant specimens, Laara is creating a digital herbarium documenting the life cycle of plants while learning about different aspects and uses of flora growing in Canada’s most biodiverse province. Through learning about the role of plants in the ecosystem and the gifts they offer us, Laara has become more conscious of the mutual connections of life and the importance of reciprocity between humans and the Earth. Her 3-week residency will begin in the spring 2020. www.laaracerman.com
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The Cassiar Cannery and the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council have partnered to host an annual artist-in-residence program for two artists. The Artist-in-Residence program provides opportunities for two visual artists to live and work at the Cassiar Cannery for a period of one or three weeks. Artists-in-residence are provided with accommodation and studio space as well as an honorarium to offset the cost of materials, shipping, day to day living expenses and travel. Artists-in-residence must give one public presentation, performance or workshop during their residency. (Currently we are suspending the workshop requirement to keep everyone safe from Covid 19. We will revisit this once we are able to safely gather again.) The Cassiar Cannery long residency is intended for professional artists with formal training or equivalent experience and recognition among their peers. The short residency is open only to emerging and established artists living and working in Northern British Columbia.
The Artist-in-Residence program requires artists to donate one piece of art to the Cassiar Cannery that represents or celebrates the Cassiar Cannery. Artists will have one year to complete and ship the art.
2021 DATES:
Long residency (20 days): May 1 to May 20, 2021 - Filled by Laara Cerman
Short residency (10 days) (Northern BC artists only): September 13 to 23, 2021
Deadline for applications – December 31, 2020
Successful applicant will be notified by January 31. 2021
about the RESIDENCY
The Cassiar Cannery is One of the Top 10 Unique Places to Overnight in BC. Nestled in the Skeena River Estuary, 30 minutes south of Prince Rupert BC, it was once the longest consecutively operated salmon cannery on the West Coast. Now in its 130th year, under restoration and diversification since 2006, the Cassiar Cannery supports a thriving tourism industry, boat works, custom woodwork, reclaimed lumber, visual arts and science and research.
During the residency program artists will stay in a one bedroom, self-contained, fully equipped Guest House. Studio space will be available in the repurposed and restored General Store, and in our shops, depending on the medium. Cassiar Cannery has a full wood-shop and limited metal working tools (such as a welder, band saw and vice).
There is no cell service but limited wifi is available. There is a courtesy phone available in a phone booth on site, and the Cassiar Cannery number can be used as a contact number. For more information about the Cassiar Cannery visit www.cassiarcannery.com
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 30 minute drive from the Cassiar Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10 minute drive up the road. Successful candidates should have a valid driver’s license. Due to the limited size of the house, applications are not accepted from collaborative groups. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. No pets, please.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITES:
Transportation to and from the Cassiar Cannery. The Cassiar Cannery is a 30-minute drive from the town of Prince Rupert. The Prince Rupert Arts Council will assist with transportation for artists without vehicles. Artists wishing to rent a vehicle will have to cover the cost themselves.
Please note the Cassiar Cannery is a historic wooden site within a pristine environment. Projects that involve open flame, toxic materials or pose any danger or potential damage to the building or site will not be allowed.
Please include a list of materials and necessary equipment (i.e. audio-visual) if needed, for workshops, performance or similar event. For more information about this part of the program, please contact the Arts Council at artsprincerupert@gmail.com with Artist-in-Residence Question in the subject line.
HOST RESPONSIBILITIES (Cassiar Cannery / Prince Rupert Community Arts Council)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submissions are due no later than December 31, 2020. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Email your submissions to the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council at artsprincerupert@gmail.com
Please put “Artist-in-Residence” in the subject line.
Successful submissions will be announced no later than January 31, 2021.
Submissions must include:
Please tell us your plans to promote your residency experience, i.e. media, blogs, social media, artist talk, open studio or art show.
This residency is open to visual artists.
The successful candidates will be selected based on their submitted material and artistic merit, by an impartial jury composed of Cassiar Cannery staff, Arts Council board members and invited guests.
If you have any questions, please email artsprincerupert@gmail.com, and put Artist-in-Residence in the subject line, or call/text Lynn Cociani at 250-600-6769. If you have questions about the Cassiar Cannery or media inquiries, please email justine@cassiarcannery.com or call Justine at 250-628-9260
The Artist-in-Residence program requires artists to donate one piece of art to the Cassiar Cannery that represents or celebrates the Cassiar Cannery. Artists will have one year to complete and ship the art.
2021 DATES:
Long residency (20 days): May 1 to May 20, 2021 - Filled by Laara Cerman
Short residency (10 days) (Northern BC artists only): September 13 to 23, 2021
Deadline for applications – December 31, 2020
Successful applicant will be notified by January 31. 2021
about the RESIDENCY
The Cassiar Cannery is One of the Top 10 Unique Places to Overnight in BC. Nestled in the Skeena River Estuary, 30 minutes south of Prince Rupert BC, it was once the longest consecutively operated salmon cannery on the West Coast. Now in its 130th year, under restoration and diversification since 2006, the Cassiar Cannery supports a thriving tourism industry, boat works, custom woodwork, reclaimed lumber, visual arts and science and research.
During the residency program artists will stay in a one bedroom, self-contained, fully equipped Guest House. Studio space will be available in the repurposed and restored General Store, and in our shops, depending on the medium. Cassiar Cannery has a full wood-shop and limited metal working tools (such as a welder, band saw and vice).
There is no cell service but limited wifi is available. There is a courtesy phone available in a phone booth on site, and the Cassiar Cannery number can be used as a contact number. For more information about the Cassiar Cannery visit www.cassiarcannery.com
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 30 minute drive from the Cassiar Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10 minute drive up the road. Successful candidates should have a valid driver’s license. Due to the limited size of the house, applications are not accepted from collaborative groups. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. No pets, please.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITES:
- Engage in your practice and commit to the full length of your residency.
- Provide your own art supplies (an easel and lights will be provided), and personal safety equipment if required.
- Arrange and pay for your own travel to and from Prince Rupert, BC.
- Arrange and pay shipping, if needed.
- Insuring your art, equipment and supplies, if needed.
- Paying personal expenses, including food and beverages.
- Promote your residency experience through diverse networks such as social media, blogs, or an artist talk.
- Short residency – Normally the artist hosts a workshop but things will look different this year. Possible online workshop can be discussed.
- Long residency – Workshops and excursions are suspended for this residency due to Covid 19.
- Be accessible, within reason, to the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council, the Cassiar Cannery and vetted media.
- Follow site rules and return your work & living space to how you found it.
- Donation of one piece of art to the Cassiar Cannery that represents or celebrates the Cassiar Cannery. Artists have one year to complete and ship the art.
Transportation to and from the Cassiar Cannery. The Cassiar Cannery is a 30-minute drive from the town of Prince Rupert. The Prince Rupert Arts Council will assist with transportation for artists without vehicles. Artists wishing to rent a vehicle will have to cover the cost themselves.
Please note the Cassiar Cannery is a historic wooden site within a pristine environment. Projects that involve open flame, toxic materials or pose any danger or potential damage to the building or site will not be allowed.
Please include a list of materials and necessary equipment (i.e. audio-visual) if needed, for workshops, performance or similar event. For more information about this part of the program, please contact the Arts Council at artsprincerupert@gmail.com with Artist-in-Residence Question in the subject line.
HOST RESPONSIBILITIES (Cassiar Cannery / Prince Rupert Community Arts Council)
- Accommodation in a one bedroom house
- Studio space
- Long residency honorarium of $2,000.00
- Short residency honorarium of $750.00
- an additional fee will be paid to the artist for any workshop, performance, presentation, etc.
- Lunch will be provided during your public engagement portion of the residency.
- Publicity & promotion through diverse networks such as social media, print media, newletters or presentations.
- Providing a venue for a public presentation, performance, workshop or similar event, and supplies if needed. (Public outreach suspended due to Covid 19)
- Opportunity for networking and engagement with local artists. (Public outreach suspended due to Covid 19)
- Reasonable access to Cassiar Cannery’s wood shop and MIG and stick welding equipment
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submissions are due no later than December 31, 2020. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Email your submissions to the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council at artsprincerupert@gmail.com
Please put “Artist-in-Residence” in the subject line.
Successful submissions will be announced no later than January 31, 2021.
Submissions must include:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Artist statement (maximum 200 words)
- Project proposal (maximum 300 words)
- Images: 10-15 images of recent work (past 5 years), in jpeg format, maximum resolution 1024 x 768, 300 ppi. Each jpeg should not exceed 3 MBs.
- Corresponding image list that includes title, date, medium, and short description of work, if necessary.
- Please tell us your plan for your workshop, artist talk or presentation to be conducted during your residency (maximum 300 words).
Please tell us your plans to promote your residency experience, i.e. media, blogs, social media, artist talk, open studio or art show.
This residency is open to visual artists.
The successful candidates will be selected based on their submitted material and artistic merit, by an impartial jury composed of Cassiar Cannery staff, Arts Council board members and invited guests.
If you have any questions, please email artsprincerupert@gmail.com, and put Artist-in-Residence in the subject line, or call/text Lynn Cociani at 250-600-6769. If you have questions about the Cassiar Cannery or media inquiries, please email justine@cassiarcannery.com or call Justine at 250-628-9260
artsprincerupert@gmail.com for inquiries about Creative Jam, Kaien Island Craft Fair, Cassiar Cannery Artist-in-Residence program, Thursday Night at the Movies
This program is made possible by financial support from the Province of British Columbia and the City of Prince Rupert.
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