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
