Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist Residency

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Gabriola Arts Council

Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist Residency

Residency 1 (currently accepting applications from Canadian residents only)

Residency Period: October 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021

Application open: June 29 to July 31, 2020

The application deadline is July 31, 2020 at 5pm Pacific Standard Time

Residency 2 (not accepting applications until October 15, 2020)

Residency Period: February 15, 2021 to June 15, 2021

Application open: October 15 to November 15, 2020

This application deadline is November 15, 2020 at 5pm Pacific Standard Time

Currently we are under a state of emergency and if it is not lifted by October 1^st,2020, we will not be able to offer the residency. 

Kasahara Gabriola Trust and the Gabriola Arts Council is seeking applications for the inaugural residency program from artists working in a wide range of disciplines. Residencies are four months in length and take place on Gabriola Island, BC, the Isle of the Arts. Gabriola Island is a Gulf Island located in the Salish Sea and is a 20 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island.

Toshiko Kasahara came upon Gabriola Island almost by accident, acquiring the oceanfront property as repayment for a loan over 50 years ago. She and her husband dreamed of building on the property, but he died before they could realize it. Undaunted (at 80) Toshiko built the house on the beach.

Her love of the island was matched by her love of the arts. She was curious, passionate, fearless and determined – in almost everything she did.

About the residency

The Kasahara Gabriola Trust Residency is accepting applications from artists at all stages of their career emerging artists (artists pursuing education within arts field) or established, practicing artist with a demonstrated body of work in a professional artistic environment. Artists within a variety of artistic disciplines will be accepted. The residency provides a live/workspace on an inspirational and intimate island setting, allowing artists the opportunity to imagine, create, experiment, develop new ideas, and ultimately a new body of work. The Kasahara Gabriola Trust Residency is a self-directed retreat, with opportunity for professional development, while giving the local community access to a diverse range of arts practices, theories and experiences.

Selected artists will reside in a beautiful 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom, ocean front home. The home does not have a formal studio space, but the extra bedroom or the front room are suitable areas for studio work. The grounds are large enough to erect a tent for outdoor work. A residency fee of $500 per month is required, and payable in advance of attending the residency.

At the end of the residency the artist is expected to present a gallery show, performance piece, reading, or appropriate sharing of the body of work completed during the residency, to the community. Gallery space/outdoor space/performance space will be provided, and all promotional activities will be provided by the Gabriola Arts Council.

How to Apply Visit: artsgabriola.ca/kgt-artist-residency

Please complete the application elements as outlined below and submit the required documents/media via email to residency@artsgabriola.ca.