Art City 2025/26 Guest Artist Residency Series Request for Proposals
Art City invites North America-based artists to submit proposals for our 2025/26 Guest Artist Residency Series.
Founded by artist Wanda Koop, Art City is a not-for-profit community art studio based in West Broadway, a
culturally diverse and densely populated neighbourhood located on Treaty No. 1 Territory in the heart of
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Art City provides people of all ages and abilities with innovative, barrier-free art programming, featuring guest
artists who lead workshops based on their own art practices. Art City’s primary goal is to provide space and tools
for anyone who wishes to express themselves creatively, with a focus on children and youth.
Eligibility
The Guest Artist Residency Series is designed for contemporary artists to share their practices in a community
context. It is a collaborative process with a high level of engagement by participants of all ages, so workshop
content must be appropriate for youth participation.
Many Art City participants are from Indigenous and Newcomer communities. Artists and Knowledge Keepers
that belong to these groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Artists must have a demonstrated proficiency in the mediums the proposed workshop includes and must
communicate technical support requirements.
*Please note that Art City is not accepting video-based proposals at this time*
Representatives from art organizations, businesses, or arts educators who are not currently engaged in their
own professional art practice are welcome to contact Art City for other opportunities for collaboration aside
from the Guest Artist Residency Series.
Proposal Guidelines:
Selection Process:
A Jury of Art City staff, Board and community members, as well as past guest artists deliberate proposals.
Art City also seeks input from our Youth Council, a group of young Art City participants, on desired art media.
All artists will be contacted after the jury has deliberated. Please allow for a period of 6 to 8 weeks after the
submission deadline to hear back about the status of your proposal.
Winnipeg-based artists who are not selected for the Guest Artist Residency Series may be invited to modify their
proposal for inclusion in the Community Artist Series.
Artist Fees:
Selected guest artists will receive artist fees of $3,250 CDN for a five-day workshop.
Visiting Artist Travel, Accommodations and Per Diem
Selected non-Winnipeg-based guest artists will arrange their own travel. Art City will reimburse up to $1,000
CDN. Art City will issue reimbursement upon submission of travel expense receipts. Expenses related to travel to
and from airports are not eligible for reimbursement, but have been considered as part of our decision to pay
per diems on the travel days before and after the workshop dates (see below).
Art City will arrange and pay for non-Winnipeg based guest artists’ accommodations. Typically, Art City reserves
Airbnb suites located in walking distance from our studio. In the event an artist would like to extend their stay in
Winnipeg, they will reimburse Art City for any extra days of accommodation.
A $60 CDN per diem (the 5 workshop days plus two travel days for a total of 7 days/$420 CDN) will be provided
for selected non-Winnipeg based guest artists.
Pairs or Groups:
While proposals from pairs or groups of artists will be considered, please note that no additional artist fees or
travel expenses are available. Pairs or groups of artists visiting from out of town will share the $1000 travel
budget and accommodations budget. In the event a pair or group of visiting artists are selected, the per diem
will increase to $120/day (the 5 workshop days plus two travel days for a total of 7 days/$840) to be shared
between the artists.
Safety:
Selected guest artists will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, or the
equivalent in the jurisdiction in which the artist is based, the cost of which is eligible for reimbursement by Art
City.
All submissions must include the following:
1. Your name, address, e-mail and phone number.
2. A one-page letter of interest, describing:
• As an artist, why do you want to work with Art City?
• How will your workshop facilitate a meaningful artistic exchange between you and Art City
participants?
• How will this experience benefit/impact you as an artist?
• Your availability from April 2025 to March 2026
3. A document consisting of a proposed title and brief description of the workshop.
4. A detailed list of materials/equipment required for the workshop.
5. A brief biography summarizing artistic achievements (1 paragraph).
6. CV including any past community engagement (maximum 3 pages).
7. Support material list, including title, medium and dimensions.
• Items 1 – 7 must be submitted in PDF format.
• Include your initials in the title of each file. Example: AB_letterofinterest.pdf.
8. Support material in digital format following these specifications:
Still images:
.jpg format, 72 dpi resolution
Recommended minimum size: 300 x 300 pixels, maximum size: 1024 x 768 pixels
Maximum individual file size: 3 MB
Labeling: Include your initials, e.g. AB.
Numbering should correspond with the order on your support material list
Number the first nine images by placing a zero in front, e.g. 01, 02, 03 etc.
Include the title of the work and year created, e.g. AB01Title2018
Audio:
.mp3 or m4a format, 192 kbps
Video:
.mp4 or .mov format, or video uploaded to VIMEO (vimeo.com)
Set as a private password protected and downloadable video
Include the link with the password in your submission
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
Incomplete or late applications are ineligible.
Email proposals to: [email protected]
For further information about Art City and the Guest Artist Residency Series, contact
Artistic Director, Eddie Ayoub at: [email protected]
Art City
616 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0W8
artcityinc.com
Workshop Information
Participants
Art City is open to all ages and is attended on a drop-in basis. Many participants are elementary to middle school
age children (ages 6 to14). Older youth, adults, and older adults also attend Art City programs.
Group Size
Workshop attendance varies from day to day. Participants attend on a drop-in basis, some attending most days,
others attending only once, arriving and leaving at different times throughout the evening. Workshop activities
should ideally be planned to accommodate both day-by-day and week-long participation, with an average of 25
participants per day.
Daily Schedule
Workshops are scheduled for a 5-day period, after school from Monday to Friday
The schedule is as follows:
3:00 pm Art City staff, volunteers and guest artists arrive to set up the workshop*
3:30 pm Doors open, workshop starts, participants begin to drop in
5:30 pm We break from art making to enjoy a healthy meal (dinner)
6:00 pm Art making resumes
7:30 pm Workshop ends, participants leave, staff, volunteers and guest artists begin clean up
8:00 pm Doors close, staff, volunteers and guest artists leave
* To ensure there is sufficient time to prepare the workshop, guest artists and staff often arrange to meet earlier
than 3:00 pm, especially at the start of the week.
Space:
The main studio area measures approximately 27’x 19’ x 11’H. The studio is a versatile space that can be filled
with tables and chairs or used as a wide-open work area.
Supplies:
Art City maintains an inventory of art supplies and owns specialized equipment related to carpentry, ceramics,
film photography, digital photography, and new media including audio and video equipment and software. A
current list of digital equipment can be made available upon request.
Art City staff secure art supplies in advance of the workshop based on the list included in the workshop proposal
and in consultation with the guest artist.
Support:
Selected guest artists will be supported in developing, managing, and facilitating their workshops by the Artistic
Director, Studio Programs Manager, Workshop Facilitators, and volunteers.
Workshops are most successful when:
They are based on the guest artist’s own art practice
Can be explained to participants in a concise manner
Participants enjoy a new experience and learn a new skill or technique
Participants produce artwork they can share with friends and family
Participants have the opportunity to work both collaboratively and individually
Participants see their own culture reflected/celebrated.