INDIGENOUS YOUTH ARTIST SHOWCASE

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1 INDIGENOUS WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ALL ABOUT? The Indigenous Youth Artist Showcase will run from October to December 2013, resulting in an exhibit at Open Space in March From October to December, youth participants (age 15-24) will work with Indigenous artist mentors, elders and senior artists on their artistic vision, practice, and career path. Participants will need to be available on some Sundays and weekday evenings for the studio workshops, field trips and artist talks with senior artists. Participants will also have the option of selling their artwork in a pop-up shop in mid-december, and will be supported to create pieces for sale or display at this exciting event. HOW DO I APPLY? There are two ways to apply! Your application package must include the following: Completed application form Mini Portfolio (Three examples of your artwork. If you are choosing Option #2, please submit photographs, videos, websites or other digital mediums of your work, not originals.) Parent/guardian signature for participants below age 18 Option #1: OPEN HOUSE Drop by Open Space on September 19, 6-9pm to meet the project team. We will be on hand to help with filling out the application form or answer questions. Bring your mini portfolio (three examples of your artwork), as originals that you will take away with you or photographs of your work. Option #2: , MAIL OR DROP-OFF Submit your application package by September 20, Via IYAShowcase@gmail.com Mail or drop off during studio hours: IYA Showcase c/o Open Space Arts Society 510 Fort Street, Victoria BC, V8W 1E6 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? We are looking for Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, non-status, status, Metis, and so on) youth ages 15 to 24 who are passionate about making art! Applicants should have an established artistic practice, and be interested in having their artwork in a studio exhibit, as well as participating in mentorship and supported studio time with other Indigenous artists, elders and mentors. The Indigenous Youth Artist Showcase has a limited number of spaces for Indigenous youth participants. We will be reviewing applications and then inviting applicants to meet with the project team at the end of September The start date of the program itself will be Sunday, October 6, PRESENTED BY OPEN SPACE ARTS SOCIETY in partnership with Sarah Hunt (Kwakwaka'wakw Nation), Bonnie Quaite (Coast Salish Nation), Peter Morin (Tahltan Nation), Ellie Dion (Quebecoise), with support from and funding from The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation. QUESTIONS? IYAShowcase@gmail.com

2 APPLICATION FORM (Please print) Name: Date of Birth: Address: City / Postal Code: Cell: Landline: Website (if applicable): Please fill out the following 6 questions and provide your signature. Continued on page 3

3 APPLICATION FORM (Continued) 1. If you know about your Indigenous ancestry, please tell us a bit about it. 2. Have you taken any formal or informal arts training, mentoring or education? If so, please describe. 3. This program will ask Indigenous youth to think about creating artwork that reflects what it is like to grow up as a native youth in Victoria today. Please tell us a bit about your artwork and how it speaks to this theme. Continued on page 4

4 APPLICATION FORM (Continued) 4. What are your future hopes or aspirations as an artist? (ie. Do you want to go to art school? Do you want to study with a traditional artist? Do you want to become a famous photographer?) 5. What artistic mediums do you work in? (ie. video, weaving, wood carving, painting, photography) 6. This program involves working with artist mentors, senior artists and elders on some evenings and weekends between October and December Do these program dates create any problems for you (ie. do you work on weekends and evenings?) Yes No If yes, please explain. Youth signature: Date:

5 APPLICATION FORM PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE If under 18 years of age, please get your parent or guardian s permission below. I am the parent/guardian of and agree that this youth can participate in the Indigenous Youth Artist Showcase with Open Space Arts Society. If accepted to the program, I understand that I will be required to sign a form allowing the youth to participate in the program events, including field trips in the community. Parent/Guardian Signature: Print Name: Contact Phone number: