Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration
The Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration (SLFMAE) is an annual residency focused on research and exploration.
Scott Leroux was a unique and creative force during the time he spent making artwork at VP. He had boundless energy and an ability to bring people together around his and others’ acts of expression. Suddenly, and sadly, Scott passed away on October 29, 2016. VP is honoured to continue his legacy through a fund created by the Leroux family in Scott’s name.
The SLFMAE offers $2000 for a one-month residency exploring a specific technology and related aesthetic approaches. Artists are encouraged to spend their time experimenting and pushing the boundaries of their practice, using VP's facilities as a ‘living laboratory’ where work can be explored, developed and discussed.
Media Art + Technology Residency (MATR)
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
Video Commission Residency(VCR)
VCR is an annual residency for the creation and exploration of experimental screen-based work. The residency is for the creation of single channel videos between 5-20 minutes long.Any questions concerning eligibility can be directed to iyunade@videopool.org
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 prairie artists with a focus on experimental video or A/V artworks but artists from anywhere in Canada are encouraged to apply. VP will offer each successful artist a fee of $1500 for the commission and subsequent exhibition in Poolside Gallery.
Applications are closed for 2025
Wendy Geller Fund
Wendy Geller Fund (WGF) – In memory of the late Wendy Geller, this fund is designed as a 'finishing fund' to assist artists who might need some financial assistance in the completion of an otherwise completed media arts project. Any questions concerning eligibility can be directed to iyunade@videopool.org
Successful applicants will receive a cash award up to $500.