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THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE TIDAL ART CENTRE

This is a space for artists to be in their zone and fulfill their artistic expressions. Surrounded by beauty, this is a sacred setting to connect with Nature, Spirit and Art. The Tidal Art Centre is a place where you can focus on your art and share it with the community and other artists. This is where you can plant a seed and spark artistic bravery and passion.

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TIDAL ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM

 

  • This is a practice-based residency. It is all about doing.

  • Community interaction. This residency invites meaningful engagement with both our local community and the natural ecosystem we inhabit.

  • Sharing. The act of sharing your space and time with like-minded individuals.

  • Multi-Dimensional/Cultural/Media. The blending together of ideas, communities and mediums in a positive, hopeful, creative way.

  • Shows and Events. Bringing the artistic community together by engaging with your work. This could be by exhibitions, presentations, lectures, workshops, concerts, etc. 

  • Bringing public together. The goal being to inspire others.

  • We are looking for artists who are creative, and who are open to embracing all people of all types.

  • Artists who are interactive and participate in giving back to the community and some form of service to the Tidal Art Centre.

  • The residency takes place in the Main Apartment. This is a private space with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom and living room. The residency includes a private studio selected according to your practice. Artists should provide for their own food. All linen and utensils are on site.

 

How to apply:

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  1. Application: Send us a proposal of what you want to accomplish at the Tidal Art Centre in approx. 500 words. Email your application to tidal.community@gmail.com including:

    • Proposal (500 words)

    • How would you like to share your work with the community?

    • What is your preferred time frame. Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 2 months. Please send us 3 options of dates that would work for you. If we can accommodate you, we will.

    • What equipment would you require during your residency?

    • Please send us images of your work, and links to websites/blogs to peruse through.

  2. To keep the residency affordable for artists while ensuring it remains a space for genuine creative work, rates are shared only with accepted applicants.​

  3. There will be workshops, exhibitions, and classes taking place during your residency. There will be other artists working in various studios at different times. However, the main apartment is a private space, and your studio will remain reserved exclusively for your work. (Materials might need to be accessed in your studio area.)

  4. This is not a funded residency. You can seek financial assistance through grants or other means. Once you have applied and your proposal is accepted, we can provide a letter of acceptance.

  5. Unless applying as a pair, the Tidal Art Centre Residency is designed as a solitary work and art experience.

  6. Please note that children cannot be accommodated at the moment.

  7. Pets are not allowed in our facilities.

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