Centre des arts actuels Skol

Skol invites artists and more widely, the art community, to submit proposals for short or longer-term projects, or for new phases of current research in our programming. From now on, proposals can be sent at all times throughout the year. In this case, proposals signal the start of a conversation with art professionals whose research and experimentation can activate a variety of spaces and produce different forms in either the gallery space or off-site. Proposals may include interventions, partnerships with other organisations, curatorial projects, workshops and master classes, publications, one-off or recurring performances, lectures and screenings, archive-based research, alternative fundraising projects, or any combination of forms toward a more ambitious proposal.

Skol is also calling out for projects by temporary administrative teams interested in working within artist run culture. By activating the centre as an educational space, the SKOOL summer internship (now entering its 5th year), offers teams of 2-3 emerging cultural producers the time, space and resources to experiment with forms of artistic research within a professional framework, with the guidance of a mentor. +Proposals for the SKOOL summer internship must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2012. +

Submissions (for both regular and SKOOL proposals) should include:

• A description of your project and how it fits into your artistic process;
  One resume per applicant (max 3 pages);
  One disc with up to 15 numbered digital images (JPGs under 1 MB or 1024 X 768 pixels), and/or one video or audio disc (5 min. max). A maximum of 2 CDs or DVDs is allowed;
  A detailed description of your images/videos;
  A self-addressed return envelope (include a postal cheque in Canadian funds for international destinations).

General information:

• The regular call is open to art professionals of all ages and levels of experience whereas the SKOOL program is intended exclusively for students and recent university graduates (less than 3 years of professional practice) ;
  The proposals will be reviewed by a committee of peers;
  Artist fees and honorarium based on CARFAC schedule;
  A floor plan of the gallery is available in PDF format.

Please mail or deliver in person to the following address, indicating whether you are submitting a proposal for regular programming or for the SKOOL internship, to :

Équipe de programmation
Centre des arts actuels Skol
372, rue Sainte-Catherine O., espace 314
Montréal, QC H3B 1A2

Results will be mailed to all applicants. For regular programming, please allow up to four months for our response. Skool applicants can expect an answer by early May 2012.
Information: 514-398-9322 and skol.ca