Expressions of Interest (EOI): City of Guelph Artist in Residence Program

2025 Artist in Residence (AiR) program

Expressions of Interest (EOI)
To request this application form in an accessible format or to request an accommodation for the application process, contact:

Cultural Program and Event Coordinator
culture@guelph.ca
TTY 519-826-9771
Eligibility screening*

My primary place of residence is Canada and I am legally entitled to work in Canada.I am currently 18 years of age or over.I am not a current Public Art Advisory Committee member or previous City of Guelph Artist-in-Residence.I am not a current City of Guelph employee or past Public Art Advisory Committee member who has, or have had, an influence on the adjudication process.
Contact information
Name*

First nameLast name
Address*

Street address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal code
Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
Website
Documents
Expression of Interest (500 words maximum)*

Maximum file size 2 MB - pdf, doc or docx
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CV or resume (3-page maximum)*

Maximum file size 2 MB - pdf, doc or docx
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Support materials (minimum of 3, maximum of 6 samples of past work or support materials for your project proposal)

eg. photos of artistic work, short writing examples, links to video or sound files.
Photo(s) and/or short writing example(s)

Maximum file size 5 MB - pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg or png
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Video and/or audio link(s)
Confidential voluntary diversity information (optional)
The City of Guelph recognizes that it is best served by opportunities which reflect the diversity of our community.

Priority will be given to applicants of equity deserving groups.

You are encouraged to complete this confidential diversity questionnaire. This information is used to help the City in achieving its objectives for equity and diversity and will be shared in confidence with the Public Art Advisory Committee Members only as the selection committee of this Artist in Residence Program. The Museums and Culture staff will report publicly on the results of these responses in summary form only and will keep the identities of candidates confidential. This information will not be released for any other purpose without your permission. The Museum and Culture Office collects this information in compliance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
1. Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples are those who identify as members of First Nations (status, non-status, treaty, or non-treaty), Inuit or Métis communities in Canada.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be an Indigenous person?

YesNoPrefer not to say
2. Members of a Racialized Group

Members of a Racialized Group means people who do not identify as Caucasian.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a member of a racialized group?

YesNoPrefer not to say
3. Persons with a disability

The term disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some invisible. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. These include physical disabilities, hearing or vision disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, chronic illness and mental health disabilities and addictions. A disability may be permanent, temporary, or episodic which may result in experiencing disadvantage or barriers to full participation in society.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?

YesNoPrefer not to say
4. Gender

Cisgender means a person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth.
Gender

Woman (transgender)Man (transgender)Gender diverse (gender-fluid)Two-SpiritWoman (cisgender)Man (cisgender)Non-binaryPrefer not to sayNot listed
Please specify gender
How did you hear about us
Please let us know how you found out about this opportunity.*

Word of mouthCity of Guelph social mediaGuelph Museums social mediaArtist Opportunities email newsletterOther
Please specify how you heard about this opportunity*
Would you like to receive emails about future City of Guelph artist opportunities?

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By selecting “I agree” you declare that the information in this application form is true and you understand that: You may be asked to provide information to confirm your identity, eligibility, and qualifications.

I agree
Collection of personal information

The personal information on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purposes of participation in and administration of the City’s Artist in Residence program. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to the City of Guelph Information and Access Coordinator at 519-822-1260 extension 2349 or privacy@guelph.ca.

For more information regarding the Artist in Residence opportunity, please contact the Cultural Program and Event Coordinator, Culture and Recreation, Public Services, City of Guelph, 519-822-1260 extension 2629, culture@guelph.ca.
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2025 Artist in Residence (AiR) program

Contact information

Documents

Support materials (minimum of 3, maximum of 6 samples of past work or support materials for your project proposal)

Confidential voluntary diversity information (optional)

How did you hear about us

Collection of personal information