SPAO RESIDENCY
Mentorship Knowledge Resources
image by 2017-2018 artist in residence India d'Scarlett
PRODUCTION
Darkroom and analogue process consultation
Digital post-production consultation
Digital printmaking consultation
Portfolio Development
Gallery presentation and installation
GRANT WRITING
Artist CV
Artist Statement
Artist Bio
Project Descriptions
Project Proposals
Image Selection/Formatting
Image List
INTRO + OVERVIEW OF GRANTING BODIES
Canada Council Project Grant ($20,000)
Ontario Arts Council
Emerging Artist - Project Grant
Exhibition Assistance
Residency Funding
Ottawa Arts Council
Private Grants
Awards
EXHIBITION PLANNING
Commercial Galleries/Gallery Representation
Artist Run Centres
Online Exhibitions
Public space/alternative exhibition spaces
Magazine Publications
Festivals
Pricing artwork
Artist Fees - CARFAC
Digital workflow
Printing
Framing
Gallery Installation - Planning and Visualization Software
Vinyl - Typography, File Prep, Printing, Installation
Didactic Panels - Writing, Style, Installation
Exhibition Catalog - Design
Social Media and Advertising
ARTIST RESIDENCIES – National and International
Resources
Applications
Funding
Planning
CAREER IN THE ARTS
Provide Individualized support/ Arrange Meetings with Contacts/ Volunteer Opportunities (when possible)
Gallery Representation
Curating
Writing
Teaching
Develop Workshops
Social Media
Artist-run centres
Board of Directors
FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES
National Gallery of Canada
Canada Council Art Bank
Carleton University Art Gallery
Ottawa Arts Council
Ottawa Art Gallery
Library and Archives
...and more
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES PROVIDED
Calls for submissions / Application deadline calendar
Arrange meetings with curators from local galleries/ARC when possible (Gallery101, SAW Gallery, Central Art Garage, PDA Pop Up, etc.)
SPAO's Library
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) was established in 2005 as an alternative for study in the photographic visual arts offerings students an intensive, community-oriented and collaborative learning experience. SPAO’s Artist Residency has been put into practice in order to provide support and structure for working photo-based artists and photographers in the Ottawa area, and beyond.