VIDEO POOL FUNDS FOR MEMBERS
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. For more information about these funds and your eligibility, please contact the Education Coordinator, Cam Woykin, at vped@videopool.org or 949-9134 ext. 4
NEW ARTIST in NEW MEDIA FUND - November 1, 2008
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 - May 1, 2008 (Extended) & November 1, 2008
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 - February 1, 2008; May 1, 2008; August 1, 2008; November 1, 2008.
Financing for artist projects, especially those between funding deadlines. In memory of Wendy and in dedication to her commitment to the artistic community, the Geller family generously established this fund.
- up to $250 of cash
PDF DOWNLOADS:
Wendy Geller Fund full guidelines
Download wgf_guidelines_0809.pdf
Wendy Geller Fund application page Download wgf_application.pdf
Guidelines and application form are also available in the Video Pool office.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - November 1, 2008
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 2007 Artist in Residence was Katsuyuki Hattori. Katsuyuki had a one month residency in Winnipeg via Japan, during which time he worked on the presentation of a project. Katsuyuki began his stay at the end of September. See more at Video Pool's programming blog.
PDF DOWNLOADS:
Artist in Residence full guidelines: Download air_guidelines_0809.pdf
Artist in Residence application: Download air_application.pdf
