Edmonton | Two Artist in Residence Request for Proposals

Artist in Residence 2017 – Request for Proposals: City of Edmonton Cemeteries and Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)

Both calls require response with the noted cover letter, proposal and appropriate support material by February 1, 2017 to info@edmontonarts.ca. Responses may also be sent to the Edmonton Arts Council offices in hard copy.

City of Edmonton Cemeteries

The Edmonton Arts Council is inviting artists residing in Edmonton to submit a
proposal to become the first artist-in-residence hosted by the City of Edmonton
Cemeteries.

The successful artist will commence duties in the early spring of 2017, for an
anticipated six-month period (terms negotiable/flexible).

There are seven municipal cemeteries and one traditional burial ground in Edmonton.
Each has a variety of landscape paths, heritage monuments, commemorative markers,
and seasonal flora and fauna. The cemeteries celebrate all cultures, religions and
traditions as a reflection of the diversity of our heritage.

To learn more, download the full call (pdf)

Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)

The Edmonton Arts Council is inviting artists residing in Edmonton to submit a
proposal to become the artist-in-residence hosted by the Youth Empowerment &
Support Services (YESS).

The successful artist will commence duties in the spring of 2017, for an anticipated
eight-month period (terms negotiable/flexible).

YESS is an Edmonton-based not-for-profit agency dedicated to empowering youth
from difficult realities. Since 1981 they have helped to fill the gap in government
services for youth ages 15-24. The youth who utilize the services at YESS come from
varied cultures, economic backgrounds, races, religions, communities, sexual
orientations, and gender identities. The YESS main office is located at 9310- 82
Avenue, and they provide services at other locations in the City, including the
Conaught Armoury in Old Strathcona.

To learn more, download the full call (pdf)

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