2010 Toni Onley Artists’ Project
For Professional and Emerging Artists
Saturday, July 17 - Sunday, July 25 (Wednesday, July 21 is a day off)
9:00am - 3:30pm
Mentors: Lyndal Osborne & John Freeman
Fee: Eight-day Session $880 + GST + HST
Four-day Session (July 17 - 20) $450 + GST + HST HST (12%) is now in effect on all activities taking place after July 1st. IMA is obliged to collect HST on all of our Summer School Programs.
*See scholarship and bursary information below - Scholarship deadline May 15th, at 5pm
*Participants are welcome to use the studio spaces after hours.
*Food and accommodations are not included, however a low cost breakfast and lunch will be available at the school. Accommodation discounts for are available for participants at select businesses.
*Participants must bring with them their own supplies; easels and tables are provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit 6 - 10 images of their work (digital format preferred), bio and artists’ statements to IMA by June 15, 2010 to be eligible. As the course can fi ll up quickly, it is advised to submit an application as soon as possible.
SEND TO:
Toni Onley Artists’ Project
Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0
or media@imarts.com
First offered in 2000 with distinguished Canadian artist Norman Yates, the Artists’ Project for Professional and Emerging Artists has had a tremendous impact on the artistic development of those who have taken part in it. Participating artists spend nine days in Wells (8 days with the mentors; July 21st is a self directed day) painting in the IMA studios under the mentorship of the two senior Canadian artists.
This is a forum for artists to explore and develop their ideas in relation to visual arts practice. With hands on experimentation as the starting point, artists will engage in an exchange of ideas aimed at better understanding the possibilities of the creative act. The artist mentors, with their vast knowledge and experience as working professional visual artists in Canada and internationally, will give valuable insight to artists keen to promote their artistic practice and spur the production of new bodies of work.
Project participants are invited to take part in a number of special activities such as a Welcome Reception, free BBQ, Artist Talks with the mentors. Artists also get free admission to Barkerville Historic Town, as well as discounts to local businesses. A shorter four-day session (July 17 - 20) is also available.
The Mentors
Lyndal Osborne
Lyndal Osborne was born in Newcastle (New South Wales) Australia. She studied at the National Art School in Sydney and received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin, USA. Since 1971, Osborne has been based in Edmonton, and is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Alberta.
Osborne has been exhibiting in Canada and internationally since the early 1970’s and has shown in over 300 exhibitions. Her work is represented in numerous Canadian collections, including: National Gallery of Canada; Glenbow Museum, Calgary; Art Gallery of Alberta; Art Gallery of Hamilton; University of Saskatchewan; and University of Calgary. Internationally, her works are in the collection of the Kunstverein, Frechen, Germany; Cracow BWA Gallery, Poland; Art Gallery of Tolbuhin, Bulgaria; Beloit Art Centre, Wisconsin; the University of Michigan; Dickerson State College, North Dakota; and Texas Tech, in Lubbock.
John Freeman
John Freeman stands out among artists for his intellectual rigour, literary interests and fine craftsmanship. He uses a wide variety of materials and technologies in his artwork, including sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, print making and video. His works are typically devoid of gestures that trigger personal or emotional reactions.
One of the earliest Masters of Visual Arts (MVA) to graduate from the University of Alberta in 1972, Freeman went on to teach in the University’s Department of Art & Design until his retirement in 2006. His work has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Canada and internationally. Freeman’s works are also in the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Permanent Collection as well as in many private and corporate art collections.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Island Mountain Arts School of the Arts is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for visual artists to the juried 2010
Toni Onley Artists’ Project for Professional and Emerging Artists. The 2010 program will feature the internationally renowned artists,
Lyndal Osborne and
John Freeman as senior mentors over the course of the program which runs over nine days from Saturday, July 17 – Sunday, July 25, 2010 (with a day off in the middle). Participants will be provided studio space and direct and peer group mentorship with daily one on one critiques with the mentor artists and peers.
Scholarships/Bursaries Available
1. Sonia Cornwall Scholarship: This scholarship, which covers the full tuition (value $880), is available for one artist living in the Cariboo.
2. The Joseph Plaskett Scholarship: Announced in 2009, the Joseph Plaskett Scholarship provides the full tuition for one Canadian artist to attend the Artists’ Project.
4. IMA Scholarship: This scholarship covers the tuition for the four-day session, July 17 - 20 (value $450) and is open to artists from across Cananda.
5. IMA Bursaries: If not selected for a scholarship Island Mountain Arts has a limited number partial bursaries based on financial need. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for a bursary.
Selection Criteria:
What are the Selection Criteria?
Based on a review of the application materials and the following considerations, Island Mountain Arts will select two individuals to receive scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded through a juried process based on the following criteria. Island Mountain Arts reserves the right to change these criteria if the submissions warrant.
Applications must include the following:
Show a commitment to their art practice.
A letter stating what they hope to gain from this experience
Provide a current CV and artist statement
Provide 6 - 10 images of artwork created in the last year either as slides or digital images.
A commitment to attend the course if accepted
What is the application deadline?
May 15, 2010 (successful applicants will be notified no later than May 30th)
How do I apply for this scholarship?
Mail or email the above requested information to:
Toni Onley Artists’ Project - Scholarship
Island Mountain Arts
PO Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0, Canada
media@imarts.com
Questions? Call 1-800-442-2787
