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Submerge Submerge is a research residency for visiting writers and conceptual artists to study human relationships with water. It will take place over a week at the confluence of the Gatineau, Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, in Canada in July of 2020. The residency involves daily excursions into water with a variety of experts like river keepers, biologists and engineers. Residents will gain a rudimentary understanding of natural water systems, urban water treatment and wetland wildlife. Ayatana residencies focus on research by visual and conceptual artists. Submerge facilitates experiences particularly suited to writers and is designed to offer a nourishing context for thinkers to explore concepts for creative projects. Artists, musicians and dancers are invited to apply. This residency will host five or six selected international artists. This action packed research residency leaves little time free for making art, so brainstorming ideas at the conceptualization stage is encouraged at all times.
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All activities are subject to change depending on ecological conditions, expert availability and other uncontrollable variables. Outings will go ahead rain or shine. All outings are designed for beginners. No boating or science experience is necessary. Hikes will not be strenuous. Artist talk: We invite you to give a private artist talk to share your work with the group. Limnology and microplastics Tour a working hydro electric dam. Water Purification and Using DNA to test for bacteria in drinking water at the Delatolla Lab Physics Underwater microphone building workshop Talk on Contemporary artists working with water Visit a lockmaster along the Rideau Canal to learn about the locks and their history Aquatic policy Talk to the Director General of Oceans Management at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Effects of Pesticides on wildlife Microbiology
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Send the following material to ArtLovesScience@gmail.com
1. Artist CV
2. Artist statement (about 200 words)
4. Portfolio 5 – 10 examples of work
Only applications that follow these guidelines will be considered.
Disclaimer: Those who do not like the outdoors or to talk about art, need not apply. Friend us on face book for future calls for applications and posts about art and science Photos of previous Ayatana water residencies:
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