Application deadline: June 30, 2014
About the residency
The Hnatyshyn Foundation – Fogo Island Arts Young Curator Residency provides an opportunity for a young Canadian curator to work in residence at Fogo Island Arts, a contemporary arts venue in Newfoundland and Labrador, for one month.The residency will cover the costs of travel to and from Fogo Island, lodging in a traditional Newfoundland home and use of a vehicle for on-island transportation. The residency also includes a stipend to cover cost of food and incidentals.During the residency, the successful candidate will work closely with Fogo Island Arts staff and international artists-in-residence, and provide a presentation to the community. The candidate will also be given an opportunity to contribute to exhibitions and publications curated by Fogo Island Arts.
Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
–be at least 25 years of and no older than 30 years of age in the year the residency is announced
–be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
–hold a valid driver’s license in Canada and be eligible to rent a car
–have curated a minimum of two exhibitions
–have published a minimum of two critical essays on contemporary art
Candidate requirements
In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, candidates must demonstrate that:
–their work incorporates specialized training in contemporary art (not necessarily gained at an academic institution)
–their work has been presented in professional contexts and has received peer recognition
–they have the determination and talent to contribute in meaningful ways to the development of contemporary art in Canada
–they are able to work independently and as part of a team, and have proven superior written and oral communication skills in either English or French
Please note that the residents of Fogo Island are English speaking, and the working language at Fogo Island Arts is English.
Deadline for applications
All applications must be received by June 30, 2014.
How to apply
The application form and program guidelines are available for download at The Hnatyshyn Foundation website: www.rjhf.com
To learn more about The Hnatyshyn Foundation: www.rjhf.com
To learn more about Fogo Island Arts: www.fogoislandarts.ca