CALL FOR PROPOSALS - PRIM / MAI JOINT RESIDENCY

The deadline for submitting a project: February 1st

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PRIM and Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) have joined forces to assist artists wishing to produce a multidisciplinary work incorporating sound and/or the moving image. Under the agreement, PRIM will give the selected artists access to its equipment to create the work, which will later be presented within the context of the MAI’s subsequent programming season. The artists will enjoy full logistical and promotional support from the MAI in addition to PRIM’s technical expertise. Exhibition and reproduction rights will be in keeping with current standards (RAAV, CARFAC).

PRIM will make the following services available:

  • The equivalent of $4,000 in sound and/or video studio time and/or camera equipment use
    (based on the hourly rates in effect and subject to availability) 
  • The equivalent of $1,000 worth of training in sound and/or video (non-transferable, no cash value)
  • Presented in the context of MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels’ regular programming (2013-2014 season)

The selected artist will have a maximum of 8 weeks to complete the proposed work within the year of allocation of the grant.

  • The artist must assume any fees in excess of those allotted in the context of the residency.
  • Any fees incurred as a result of digital or analog support material provided by PRIM to the artist will be billed to the artist.
  • The artist agrees to work alongside qualified technicians, approved by the organisation, for usage of any equipment and machines offered by PRIM. It is understood that the production budget does not cover any technician fees. Technical support and instructors will be provided by PRIM.

Artists must submit the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Professional CV
  • Artistic statement (max 250 words)
  • Detailed description of the project including technical requirements (max 400 words)
  • Support material of current or past works (max 10 images and/or 3 sound/video clips)

 

All completed submissions must be mailed by February, 1st  2012, 5pm, to the following address:

PRIM/MAI Joint residency
C/O MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) Programming Committee
3680, rue Jeanne-Mance, local 103
Montréal (Québec) H2X 2K5