Six artists stand next to each other in front of abstract paintings and a big shop door.

Artists in Residence Program
Applications Are Now Open for Winter 2025

Designed to engage local artists to develop skills further to enhance their talents, International Avenue Arts and Culture Community (IAACC) is pleased to host its Artist in Residency Sponsorship Program in partnership with Fuse33 Makerspace.

This program is sponsored by IAACC and hosted at Fuse33, for artists who live, work, volunteer or play** in Greater Forest Lawn (GLF). The artists will be given the opportunity to work with the equipment at Fuse33 leading to an art exhibit to display their work after the residency. This program grants you access to Fuse33 Makerspace to create your new art project, learn new skills and be part of a broader community of makers.

The next residency takes place from January 6 to March 31, 2025.

Once your application is submitted, IAACC Committee will review the application and notify the artists selected for the program.

What does the Artist Residence Program Offer?

  • An opportunity for six artists to do a three-month (12-weeks) IAACC residence allowing them to delve deeply into their practice, and learn new skills.
  • A Fuse33 Membership and two tools and equipment orientation of your choice:
    • Woodshop Orientation
    • Metal Shop Orientation
    • Laser Cutting Orientation
    • CNC Orientation
  • Access to Fuse33 Makerspace’s extensive facilities, tools, and equipment.
  • Art show at the end of the residency to promote and showcase the artist’s skills.
  • In addition to becoming an alumni with IAACC for potential future opportunities.

Notes

  • Priority of place goes to artists who live, work and frequent Greater Forest Lawn, however this does not eliminate any artist from being accepted into the program. 
  • Value of the program $1,500; there is no compensation for this part of the program. 
  • Artists are required to supply their own project materials. 
  • Participation in this program is limited to one time.
  • An opportunity may open to you to create a collaborative piece commissioned by IAACC.

BONUS: At the end of the artist residency, one artist will be awarded a six-week paid internship with IAACC to host public workshops. Compensation $1,500 plus supplies; planning, advertising of each
workshop; work in collaboration with IAACC.

Expectations of the Artist Residency?

  • Attend the meet and greet night.
  • Complete the orientation within the first two weeks.
  • Attend the mid-way meetup night.
  • Complete the entire length of the residency, non-completion subject to penalty fees.
  • Bio of yourself for IAACC and Fuse33 Makerspace to place on the organizations’ websites.
  • Progress photos (due every two weeks); a short video taken at the end of the residency for IAACC to place on the organization’s website.
  • Produce an art piece to be showcased in the art show at the end of the residency.
  • Acknowledgement of IAACC on your website/social media.

Timeline

Dates to be aware of when signing up for this residency commitment.

  • November 19 – December 16, 2024: Applications open
  • December 17 – 18, 2024: Artist selection
  • December 19 – 20, 2024: Artist notification
  • January 6, 2025: Initial A.I.R Meeting (must attend) *
  • February 18, 2025: Mid check in (must attend) *
  • March 31, 2025: Final day to work on projects
  • April 2, 2025: Art exhibit and itern selected

*Meetings will take place in the later afternoon evening hours, time TBD.

**Definition of Greater Forest Lawn – Communities include: Albert Park/ Radisson Heights, Southview, Forest Lawn, Penbrooke Meadows, Applewood; including the areas of: Dover, Forest Heights/ Fonda

Sessions take place Fall, Winter, and Spring. If you missed one of the deadlines, we can keep you in mind for another session. 

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