submissions

Black, Indigenous, and POC artists from across the region are invited to create new work, supported by Artcite Inc. through our residency program. The successful applicant will receive access to the Artcite Inc. gallery to utilize as an open studio space for one month. They will receive an honourarium of $800 and have the opportunity to select a guest mentor for a virtual or in-person studio visit. Artcite Inc. staff will also arrange for professional documentation of the artist’s work if requested/applicable.

This residency opportunity was built for local BIPOC artists in our community to share their stories.

Artcite Inc. is a space for experimentation and innovation. As an organization and a community, we must respond to calls for equity in the arts. This initiative is built to engage local artists and communities who have been previously underrepresented by Artcite Inc. Artcite Inc. supports new projects and continues to consider the ways in which environment and racial identity play a critical role in conversations about labour, public health, recreation, housing, activism, culture and history.

Deadline for submissions: December 21, 2023. The residency will run from January 10 to February 10, 2024.

What we provide:

  • 24/7 access to Artcite's exhibition space for 1 month

  • an honorarium of $800 for materials and production

  • professional documentation of work if requested/applicable

  • Artcite will work with the Artist in Residence to set up a studio visit with an artist, curator, or creative selected by the artist

  • optional studio visits with staff and board members if desired

  • All-risk insurance throughout the residency (a list of insurable items must be provided at least one week prior to installation).

Please reach out to our Programming Coordinator, Stephen Mueller, with any questions about the residency or our submission process.

All applicants will be contacted by December 23, 2023.

Our gallery:

  • Over 1100 sq. ft of exhibition space, with 122’ of running wall.

  • Located in a street-level storefront in downtown Windsor.

  • Full glass facade can be covered to control lighting conditions (blackout curtains available).

  • Grey epoxy floors and one central wall with masonry support column.

  • All walls are dry-walled, except the east wall, which is hanging lath and plaster.

  • East and west walls are 15’ high; rear wall is 11.5’ high.

  • Main entrance is 81 x 38”; doorway to rear storage area is 85 x 34”.

  • Wooden window seats are located at the front of the gallery.

  • Lit with track lighting.