Short Description

Founded in 2001, in a partnership with Parks Canada, theKIAC Artist in Residence Program has welcomed over 300 talented artists, musicians and filmmakers to Dawson City from all regions of Canada and around the world. Our alumni include Sobey Art Award nominees, Western Canada Music Award winners, and prize-winning filmmakers from film festivals across the globe.

The residence accommodates two artists concurrently for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work.

Eligibility

  • KIAC accepts applications from visual artists, media artists and interdisciplinary artists, as well as curators.
  • All disciplines will be considered, including but not limited to: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Design, Architecture, Photography, Installation, Performance, Video and Film, Filmmaking, New Media, and Audio.
  • Consideration will be given to professional, established and emerging Canadian and international artists. All disciplines will be considered.
  • The KIAC Artist in Residence Program supports the research, development, and production of both new and ongoing bodies of work. We welcome a broad range of artistic approaches, from conceptual and research-based practices to hands-on production. While the residency is designed to be flexible and self-directed, artists should consider KIAC’s facilities and limited technical infrastructure when proposing their projects.
  • This program is best suited to practices that do not rely on specialized or large-scale equipment. Artists are expected to bring or independently arrange for any additional tools, technologies, or materials that are essential to their work.

Submission Requirements

1. Documentation of Work

  • Still Images
  • Submit 10–20 images in .jpg format.
  • Save images at 72 dpi in RGB colour mode.
  • Label each file with a number and title. Use leading zeros for the first nine images to ensure proper order (e.g., 01title.jpg, 02title.jpg, …, 10title.jpg).
  • Film / Video / Audio / Time-based Work
  • Upload files to an online platform such as Vimeo, YouTube, or SoundCloud.
  • Provide a single PDF document with the URL link(s).
  • Total running time must not exceed 10 minutes.
  • Do not submit files via FTP, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or other file-sharing services.

2. A Single PDF File Including the Following:

a. Residency Project Description & Artist Statement

(Maximum: 1 page combined — any additional text will not be presented to the selection committee.)

  • Clearly state whether you are applying for the general residency or the film festival residency.
  • Provide a concise description of the work you propose to do during the residency.
  • Include an artist’s statement that relates to your proposed project.

b. Current CV

  • Maximum: 3 pages

c. Description of Documented Work

  • Still Images: Provide a numbered list including artist name, title, medium, dimensions, and date for each image.
  • Video / Audio / Time-based Work: Include artist name, title, medium, duration, and date for each work.

How to Apply

Proposals must sent to: artistresidence@kiac.ca

Program Benefits & Awards

The residency is in historic Macaulay House, owned and maintained by Parks Canada as part of the Klondike National Historic Sites Complex. This fine two storey house, built in 1901, was owned by Henry C. Macaulay, Dawson City’s first mayor. Subsequently, it housed such affluent individuals as a merchant, a Territorial Commissioner, a surveyor, and senior management of the Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation. It was a residence for those whose instructions, salaries, and lifestyle came from outside.

The residency is in historic Macaulay House, owned and maintained by Parks Canada as part of the Klondike National Historic Sites Complex. This fine two storey house, built in 1901, was owned by Henry C. Macaulay, Dawson City’s first mayor. Subsequently, it housed such affluent individuals as a merchant, a Territorial Commissioner, a surveyor, and senior management of the Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation. It was a residence for those whose instructions, salaries, and lifestyle came from outside.

  • There are typically 2 artists at a time in the house.
  • Each artist receives a private bedroom and private studio space. There is shared kitchen, living room, bathroom and large backyard. Hi-speed internet is provided.
  • Artists also have access to facilities at KIAC which include video & sound equipment, art supplies, printing facilities, darkroom and performance space.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Dawson City, Canada

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 6 January 2025

Website Link: https://kiac.ca/artist-in-residence-program/

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