[artinfo] Call for Submissions: Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program

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Artscape

GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
ON TORONTO ISLAND,
TORONTO, CANADA

Artscape is currently accepting applications for 
the Gibraltar Point International Artist 
Residency Program taking place June 1 – 30, 2007.

Submission Deadline:
February 21, 2007, 4pm EST
2007 Program Dates: June 1 – 30

For further information including the Guidelines 
for Submissions, Application Form and Answers to 
Frequently Asked Questions, please visit 
Artscape’s website at http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/gpiarp




ABOUT THE GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Gibraltar Point Residency transcends 
political, aesthetic and geographic boundaries, 
welcomes diversity and provides a spawning ground 
for unique cultural alliances. The program is 
open to Canadian and international artists who 
are engaged in the research, development or 
creation of work. Emerging, mid-career and 
established professional artists are invited to 
apply. Participants in the residency program 
receive accommodation, a private work studio and 
all meals at no cost. Travel and material costs 
are the responsibility of participating artists.

The residency program aims to further the 
professional development of artists by: enabling 
the creation and production of new work; 
fostering an exchange of ideas and influences; 
encouraging the sharing of expertise; inspiring 
new works of art and creative collaborations; and 
building relationships between artists working in 
different media. The program is designed and 
managed by Artscape and takes place for a single 
30-day term each calendar year at the Gibraltar 
Point Centre for the Arts on Toronto Island.

ABOUT THE GIBRALTAR POINT CENTRE FOR THE ARTS AND TORONTO ISLAND
Situated on the south-western beachfront of 
Toronto Island, The Gibraltar Point Centre for 
the Arts owes its name to its location marked by 
Toronto's oldest landmark – the Gibraltar Point 
Lighthouse, which was erected in 1808. Operated 
by Artscape, this 30,000 square foot unique 
facility provides permanent studio space to more 
than a dozen artists and a Retreat Centre which 
can be rented for a variety of functions. In 
addition to hosting the Residency Program, the 
Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts features 
Artscape Lodge; a short-term rental service with 
accommodation and work studios for up to 13 visiting artists.

Toronto Island is a peaceful 230-hectare natural 
park in Toronto's harbour, a short 15-minute 
ferry ride from the thriving downtown core of 
Canada’s cultural capital. The Island is part of 
the Carolinian Zone which includes flora and 
fauna not found anywhere else in Canada. 
Naturalized areas and wildlife reserves make it a 
popular stopover point for southern song birds. 
The Island is also home to approximately 800 
individuals whose remarkable community boasts one 
of the highest per capita populations of artists 
in Canada and is the largest urban car-free community in North America.

Mail submissions to:
GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Artscape
Suite 111 – 60 Atlantic Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1X9
Canada

Submission Deadline:
February 21, 2007, 4pm EST
2007 Program Dates: June 1 – 30

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS, APPLICATION FORM AND 
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CAN BE 
FOUND AT http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/gpiarp

For questions regarding the Gibraltar Point 
International Artist Residency Program please 
contact by email only residency at torontoartscape.on.ca

The Gibraltar Point International Artist 
Residency Program is hosted and managed by 
Artscape with the generous support of the City of 
Toronto and the Ontario Arts Council

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, 
Artscape is a Toronto-based non-profit enterprise 
that unlocks the creative potential of people and 
places. Artscape's work encompasses building 
creative places, developing creative districts 
and clusters, and cultivating cities on a local, 
national and international level. http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca


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