About
VP’s new Media Art and Technology Residency (MATR) is designed to be a site-specific exploration of VP’s intimate Poolside Gallery where artists will have up to one month to develop and install a new work, or adapt and modify an existing work, to respond to and utilize the gallery’s characteristics. MATR specifically supports experimental, independent technology-based works and we welcome submissions that focus on a large variety of mediums, approaches and aesthetics.
Artists will have full access to VP’s available equipment and facilities during their residency and applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the available equipment on VP’s website*.
VP gives priority to artists of equity-seeking groups with experimental media arts practices and works that explore technology for its aesthetics or socio-political implications.
VP will offer an artist fee of $2000 for the residency and subsequent exhibition in Poolside Gallery.
DETAILS
Recipients will receive the following from VP:
- A one-year membership to access VP suites and equipment (a $100 value)
- Exhibition of the completed work at VP's Poolside Gallery
- Free registration to a limited number of VP workshops.
- Artist Fee of $2000 (See annual call details)
- Unlimited Access to VP's equipment + facilities as required for the residency and exhibition
- Technical support for installation
- Technical support on VP's equipment and facilities
Equipment & Facility Rentals:
During the residency, artists will have unlimited access to VP's equipment and facilities as it relates to the development of their work. The membership will also grant you access to VP outside the residency as per VP membership policy (see website for details under Access Policy).
Exhibition or Presentation
Recipients will have their work exhibited in VP's Poolside Gallery for one to three months that will include an opening reception and photo documentation of the work.
Elegibility
Eligibility
- Members can only hold one residency or fund at a time at VP.
- All types of technology-based art projects are eligible, including video, sound, web based art, VR & Motion Capture, kinetic sculpture, physical computing, interactive, generative and immersive art, robotics or electronic art, or any other experimental/exploratory technology-based art practice. Please see the specific call for theme details.
- Work will be site-specific and must respond to and/or utilize the gallery space.
- Works in progress are eligible provided they will be adapted to suit the space.
- Works produced for school are not eligible.
- Commercial projects are not eligible.
- While narrative works are eligible, VP prioritizes projects that are experimental in nature or expand the medium beyond a single-channel experience.
NOTE: Applicants wishing for further clarification about the MATR program can contact VP prior to submission by email: iyunade@videopool.org or through our website.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must provide Video Pool with one completed copy of the application package, including:
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM:
One copy of the application and ALL supporting materials must be received at the VP office by 5pm on the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next working day.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Provide a synopsis of the proposed project (including: working title, duration and medium) - not to 500 words - and a visual/sound treatment detailing how the project will be realized.
Jurors should get a clear sense of what the finished piece will be, how it utilizes the gallery space and a rough draft of what equipment you will need from VP.
RESUME/CV:
Should detail relevant artistic experience of the applicant (not to exceed 3 pages.)
SUPPORT MATERIAL:
VP accepts digital applications only via the application form.
Support materials shall be limited to:
- Up to 5 images
- 2 audio / video samples: include URL link to video or sound (ensure link is functioning properly). Not to exceed 10 minutes total. If part of a longer work, please indicate the time where you would like the jury to start
- Include a clear list indicating the support material and its relevance to the proposal
Conditions
Each individual is required to adhere to the following:
- The recipient must pursue the project as proposed. Any dramatic deviation in the project's content must be cleared with the Programming Manager
- Projects must be completed in time to be included in the final exhibition.
- Projects must credit Video Pool Media Arts Centre in this and all future iterations.
- The recipient must submit audio/visual documentation of the project to be used for promotional materials.
- The recipient must grant VP non-exclusive distribution rights for 24 months. (Additional information regarding VP's distribution policy can be found on the VP website - DISTRIBUTION).
- The recipient may be required to submit a final report summarizing their experiences in the program: how it has benefitted the work and how it can be improved.
- The project must be completed within the timeframe provided by VP.
