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During the height of the pandemic, 11 artists from around the world worked to create meaningful work amidst the crisis.
CREATING WORK AMIDST THIS “NEW NORMAL”
With much of the world under isolation, artists are not able to participate in the community and traditional residencies can no longer operate. CO-RESIDENCY selected artists of various mediums from around the world to participate in a 12 week online residency.
The artists from Cohort 1 created piece(s) of artwork that responded to their experience of the COVID-19 virus. The program focused on individual creation of the work in addition to collaboration with the other artists, advisors and the public.
Follow along with the journey.
The artists from Cohort 1 are responding to the COVID-19 crisis: individual, communal, environmental, or societal.
Creating amid crisis.
We want to empower artists of all backgrounds to collaborate and continue creating amid crisis. Cohort 1 is now complete, with Cohort 2 planned for 2022. To apply to Cohort 2, subscribe to our email newsletter and express interest here:
STRUCTURE
Over the course of 12 weeks, the artist will join the other artists to create piece(s) of artwork that respond to the COVID-19 virus: individual, communal, environmental, or societal. The program team will interview artists and publish progress on social media to raise awareness globally and archive this unique moment in history. At the end of the residency, the artists will participate in a live streamed online viewing and round table forum.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
The artists will receive a stipend of $1000 USD for living costs and any supplies, to help mitigate the impact from COVID-19. CO–RESIDENCY will provide media coverage and promotion of artists and the work throughout the program. In addition, the artists will be connected to other artists in their cohort to collaborate as well as industry experts to help guide and advise them throughout the program.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists and creatives from backgrounds such as, but not limited to: visual arts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, digital/interactive art, gaming, fashion, and architecture. Artists must display a financial need to be eligible for this program. The residency will be conducted in English, but can be flexible with translation services, etc.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING THE 12 WEEKS?
Over the course of the 12 week program, artists will produce work that responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s impact on the world. Artists will be able to collaborate with each other and engage with the public (online, etc) during this time of ideation.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
The program is not a full time residency. The artists will have the majority of time to continue their work. There will be conversations, events, roundtables, etc throughout the 12 weeks, which the artists will be expected to attend.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PRODUCE DURING THE PROGRAM?
The end product of the residency will require a piece of art that can be shown and viewed online. During the program, the team would also follow your process and get a glimpse into iterations, sketches, work product, and your work space.
WHAT CAN I USE THE STIPEND FOR?
Each artist will receive the $1000USD stipend over the course of the residency. Ultimately, the goal of this stipend is to provide a level of financial flexibility so you are able to continue doing your creative work and participate in the program. This stipend can be used for supplies, rent, food, etc.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM?
At the end of the residency, the program team will organize an online viewing and round table discussion around the work created. This will be moderated by the program advisors, who will also provide commentary on the work’s response to this global conflict.
WHO WILL SUPPORT ME DURING THE PROGRAM?
The program team will be available for you during the residency and will be facilitation between artists and advisors. There will be art industry advisors who will also be available to critique and discuss your process.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM?
The ability to collaborate and interact with English is preferred as the program will be conducted in English. However, we do not want this to be a limiting factor to your participation and will work on solutions if the need arises.