City of Regina

04/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2024 10:52

Neil Balkwill Artist in Residence Call Now Open

The City of Regina is seeking an artist for a three-month residency to explore and reflect on Regina's diverse artistic and cultural past, present and collective future.

Through this Call for Artist, the City will support the professional development of an artist and help facilitate the production of a body of work. The artist will facilitate at least one public engagement opportunity at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre and a closing event or showcase if their work.

The artist will have the opportunity to submit the completed artistic work at the end of the residency that may be purchased and accessioned into the City's Civic Art Collection. Works could include 2D, 3D, traditional arts, dance, music, spoken or written word, public art, installation, social practices and more.

Deadline to apply is Friday, May 31, 2024. Preference will be given to artists with a connection and relationship to Regina and Treaty Four territory.

The residency will take place from July 8 until October 7, 2024. It will further support goals of the City's Cultural Plan to embrace cultural diversity, strengthen the artistic and cultural community, and commemorate and celebrate the City's cultural heritage.

Visit Regina.ca/artistcalls to view the artist call or for more information.