Short Description The Sparrow Artspace Residency offers a 700 sq. ft. shared studio space for artists to create, exhibit, and engage with the community. Residencies last 1–2 months, focusing on collaboration, creativity, and public interaction. No accommodations or travel funding is provided.   Residency Duration: 1–2 months   Eligibility Only artists from Calgary (or paired with a local artist) Artists working in non-hazardous materials (no toxic/hazardous media) Open to individuals, collectives, and organizations Artists from racialized, Indigenous, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ communities encouraged to apply   Residency Focus & Requirements Collaboration: Minimum two artists per residency (or be open to being paired) Community Engagement: Artists must interact with the public in their own way Public Hours Commitment: 3 days a week (Thurs-Sat, 11 AM - 6 PM) Additional Contributions: Social media posts, keeping the space tidy, and minor tasks   Program Benefits or Awards 24/7 secure access (8 AM - 10 PM daily) with FOB key Utilities: WiFi, sink, washroom, fridge, microwave, lockers, folding chairs/tables Art Display: Rail hanging system, TV monitor Grant Assistance: Help available for grant applications Special Conditions Artists are responsible for their own materials and setup Space may be shared with other artists, events, and workshops Artists must arrange their own sales with buyers     Entry Fee: $250 per artist/month (min. 2 artists required) $375 per artist for 6 weeks $500 per artist for 2 months $500 damage deposit Commission on Sales: 25% to Sparrow Arts Society   Location: Bridgeland, Calgary, Canada   Deadline: Rolling applications (apply anytime)   Website link:  https://www.sparrowartspace.com/call-to-artists