OPEN CALL:Northern Ontario Mobile Residency-Awarded Residency

Northern Ontario Mobile Residency The Northern Ontario Mobile Residency aims to encourage media artists to connect with northern locales and communities and reflect on ideas of land, geography, and identity. Priority will be given to to Indigenous artists and artists with contemporary practices in which the (northern) landscape plays a central role, and to those who are thinking critically about cultural identity in relation to rural northern Ontario. We envision this residency adding to the national media arts discourse by connecting northern communities to contemporary media arts practices, and promoting our expansive region to Canadian artists by overcoming regional limitations.

The residency is designed to allow artists to travel around northern Ontario, making work in the Mobile Lab, a 29-foot C-class motorhome featuring a comfortable living space in the front, with a soundproofed studio space for working on projects in the rear. The studio area features desk space for two artists, a sofa, a built in monitor and surround-sound system, and secure gear storage.

Eligibility: Canadian Artists

Those intending to drive the vehicle must hold a valid Canadian Drivers License free of accidents, serious traffic convictions or demerit points.

* Artists with limited driving experience as deemed so by our insurance provider may be required to cover additional insurance premiums.

Duration of residency: Artists can choose either one or two week residencies.

Accommodation

A living space is in front/main section of the Mobile Lab, a 29-foot C-class motorhome. The living space can accommodate two people comfortably and includes:

  • Queen bed over cab
  • Sofa w/ airbed pull out
  • Additional double bed available in rear studio
  • Pedestal dining table
  • Fridge/Freezer combo
  • Kitchen with convection oven and gas stove
  • Three-piece bath w/shower
  • Extra bed in studio for multi-artist travel

Amenities: Dishes/cutlery; Dinnerware; Glassware; Kettle; Coffee Press; Cookware; Tea towels; Oven mitts; Dish soap; Flashlight/lantern; Salt/Pepper; Cooking oil; Bedding + Pillows; Cleaning products; Hand soap; Camping chairs; LED TV in Queen Bed area, rear and outside (HDMI Equipped); Bluetooth speakers to interior/exterior; Air Conditioning; Electric heat (three season); Hot water on demand.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Eligible Projects:

  • New Media or time-based practices, or works produced with digital technology.
  • Projects must take place in northern Ontario, in areas that are accessible by RV.

Ineligible Proposals:

  • Fine and Visual Arts such as painting, sculpture, print-making, etc.
  • Projects intended to take place outside of northern Ontario

Equipment Available:

Assistance Available:

  • The Near North Mobile Media Lab can write a letter of support if you intend to apply to the Canada Council or other funders for your project.

Studio / Workspace

The workspace is in the rear of the Mobile Lab, a 29-foot C-class motorhome. It boasts a soundproofed studio space featuring desk space for two artists, a sofa, a built in monitor and surround-sound system, and secure gear storage.

  • Bell Hotspot Turbo Stick
  • Dual desk work spaces
  • Built in monitor and speaker system for editing/previewing work via HDMI
  • Padded-locking gear storage
  • Power outlets
  • Studio opens onto patio space at rear

Fees and support

Included in Fully-Funded Residency Award

  • Live/Work use of the Mobile Lab, a 29-foot C-class motorhome featuring a living space in the front, and studio space in the rear.
  • Stipend of $1,500 CAD
  • Fuel expenses up to $500 CAD
  • Serviced Campsite Fees
  • 25gb of data through Hotspot Turbo Stick
  • Travel to North Bay up to $500 CAD
  • Driver’s Insurance for motorhome covering period of residency
  • Your choice of Audio/Visual Media Equipment [list of N2M2L inventory]

Expectations towards the artist

Exhibition or presentation of artwork made during residency at the White Water Gallery in North Bay during the year following the residency. An artist fee following CARFAC rates will be paid to artist for exhibition or presentation.

Application Deadlene: 30/9/2020

Application information

Submission Process:

  1. A project proposal letter: In your letter, please consider how the fact that this residency is mobile will benefit your project and your practice, what role northern Ontario plays in your project and proposal. Be sure to mention if you plan to work collaboratively with any specific northern community/ies. Please also indicate the dates in which you would like to use the RV for a 1-2 week period, and where you would like to take the RV during your residency.
  2. 5-10 images of work samples: Image files should be saved as a jpg format, audio files as an MP3 file, and video works should be uploaded to Vimeo with a link for jurors to access your work. Please clearly indicate which section of video or audio clips you wish to present jurors for a viewing maximum of 5 minutes and a listening maximum of 5 minutes.
  3. An image list: Indicate title, year, medium, and dimensions (if applicable).
  4. An up to date curriculum vitae and artist biography: Please remember to include contact information such as your email address and phone number.
  5. Submit your application: Please use Dropbox or WeTransfer to mobilemedialab@gmail.com. Include all submission materials in one PDF file titled YOURNAME_AWARDEDRESIDENCY.pdf

More info:  www.n2m2l.ca/mobile-media-residency/general-residency-information/