For a listing of the recent fund recipients, visit the News page.
There are four funds members may apply for at Video Pool; New Artist in New Media, Media Production, Wendy Geller and the Artist in Residence Program. Artists may only hold one fund at a time at Video Pool.
NEW ARTIST in NEW MEDIA FUND - November 1, 2009
A production and professional development fund for emerging artists in all avenues of new media; documentary, audio, installation, video art, narrative, animation, etc. Five recipients will be selected. The fund is supported with assistance from the National Film Board of Canada and William F. White.
- a full Annual Access Membership at Video Pool valued at $550
- $400 tape stock / materials
- 20 hours with a mentor
- 30 ‘flex ‘ credits to use for workshops , one on one instruction or tech assistance
One of the five recipients will receive the new Drama Fund, which includes everything listed above plus;
- $1,000 worth of equipment credit from William F. White (insurance is also provided)
New Artist in New Media Fund guidelines Download nanm_guidelines_0809.pdf
New Artist in New Media Fund application page Download nanm_application.pdf
MEDIA PRODUCTION FUND - June 1, 2009 & November 1, 2009
A production fund for artists which includes a professional development component. Four recipients will be selected each year.
- a full Annual Access Membership at Video Pool valued at $550
- $400 tape stock / materials
- 20 ‘flex ‘ credits to use for workshops , one on one instruction or tech assistance
PDF DOWNLOADS:
Media Production Fund full guidelines Download mpf_guideline_0809.pdf
Media Production Fund application page Download mpf_application.pdf
Guidelines and application form are also available in the Video Pool office.
WENDY GELLER FUND - TBA
The Wendy Geller Fund is currently under review. Details TBA.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (International) - TBA
Bi-annual residency and project support for a senior level artist.
- $4000 artist fee
- a full Annual Access Membership at Video Pool valued at $550
- $400 tape stock / materials
- 60 ‘flex ‘ credits to use for workshops, one on one instruction or tech assistance
- Required to do studio visits and conduct a: lecture, presentation, or workshop.
The current 2008-2009 Artist in Residence is local media artist, Murray Toews. Stay tuned to the 2009 programming schedule for event listings.
PDF DOWNLOADS:
Artist in Residence full guidelines: Download air_guidelines_0809.pdf
Artist in Residence application: Download air_application.pdf
