What is Make Something?
Something Shows is hosting the “Make Something” remote residency to give 12 emerging young artists in the Yukon, communities in NWT accessed via the Dempster, Atlin & Lower Post, BC an opportunity to research, develop and/or create new work. *7 spaces will be held for artists based in rural communities outside of Whitehorse and Dawson City.
Artists will have July 1st to 31st to do their at-home, self-directed residency.
In early September, artists will undertake some form of online or in-person community outreach activity to share their work – this could be a screening, performance, talk, or display. Artists will be paid a $1000 honorarium for their residency and community outreach activity.
Who can apply?
SOSS will accept applications from visual, media, performing and interdisciplinary artists in the early stages of their practice, aged 29 and under.
All disciplines will be considered, including but not limited to: Beading, Carving, Storytelling, Jewelry Making, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Design, Architecture, Photography, Installation, Performance, Video and Film, Filmmaking, New Media, Mixed Media and Audio.
What is a “remote” residency?
“Make Something” is a remote residency – this means artists will work from home to complete their project. The folks at Something Shows will offer some supportive resources and encourage physically distanced weekly check-ins and learning opportunities among participating artists.
Who is behind Make Something?
Something Shows is coordinating and hosting the residency program. The selection jury will include representatives from our fantastic partnering organizations: BYTE, Yukon Arts Centre, Heart of Riverdale, Yukon School of Visual Arts, Klondike Institute Of Art and Culture and Yukon First Nations Culture & Tourism Association.
