TAIS seeking proposals for year three of its one-year Artist in Residence Research and Production program.
TORONTO, ON -- Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) announced its “call for proposals” for year three of its artist in residence program. The program supports the production of new animated work by artists through a combination of funding and in-kind resources.
The third year of the program is seeking two artists, one Canadian and one International, to engage in self-directed work towards the completion of a new independent animated film or video. This residency comes with monetary funding and in-kind use of studio space, equipment and resources at TAIS Studios and/or PIX Film Gallery, both located at 1411 Dufferin Street, in downtown Toronto.
Submissions for the 2016-17 Residency are open until August 26, 2016
- The Canadian Artist Residency is three-months long, taking place from January 2, 2017 through April 30, 2017. The goal for this Canadian Artist Residency is to emerge with a finished work. The selected Canadian artist will be awarded with $9,000: $3,000 in-kind towards 3-months of studio space, equipment and resources at TAIS Studios and/or PIX Film Gallery, and $6,000 in cash funding for the project.
- The International Artist Residency is one-month long, and will take place over 4 consecutive weeks between January 2, 2017 and February 28, 2017 (TBD). The goal for this International Artist Residency is to experiment with the resources available at TAIS to advance or complete a work. The selected International artist will be awarded with $3,500: $1,500 in-kind towards studio space, equipment and resources at TAIS Studios and/or PIX Film Gallery, and $2,000 in cash funding for the project.
TAIS Mandate
Founded in 1984, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is an organization dedicated to exploring and promoting the art of animation through production, screenings, workshops and exhibitions. As an artist-run production center, TAIS provides affordable access to space and equipment; offering services to independent artists who make animated films within contemporary art practices.
Information on previous TAIS artists in residence is available here.
How to Submit an Application
Instructions, eligibility, and guidelines for the submission process are available here.
Source: Toronto Animated Image Society
