The Cotton Factory in partnership with Hamilton Arts Council and Estonian Artists’ Association offers the Nordic Artist Exchange (NAX) program.
Nordic Artist Exchange (NAX)
The NAX program is a 4 to 6-week artist residency exchange designed to expand the individual artistic practices and professional ambitions of mid-career visual and media artists. The program provides airfare and accommodation for both an apartment and studio, with the associated benefits of being introduced to the many facets of the Estonian arts scene. This is an opportunity to deepen your creative processes and build relationships with international creatives and artists.
About the Program
In addition to airfare and accommodation, this opportunity includes a $500.00 CAD weekly residency stipend and a production allowance for material costs between $300-$500 CAD. You will be provided with an apartment and studio that will be situated in the Old City of Tallinn close to many galleries and artist studios.
While in Estonia you will be partnered with an artist liaison that will help you navigate the city and the art scene in Tallinn, Estonia.
Key Program Dates
May 15th, 2023 – Applications Close
May 23rd, 2023 – Recipient Announced
September/October 2023 – Residency Dates in Estonia
Application Requirements (3 steps):
1.Applicants must have an Artist/Creative account, accompanied by a visible public profile, on The Arty Crowd website at theartycrowd.ca (The Arty Crowd is free for Artists/Creatives of any practice).
2.Completion of an application form, where you will provide:
- An artist statement describing the conceptual basis of your artistic practice and frame your work within a larger context, including your connections to the Hamilton region.
- A proposal of the work you would like to explore while in Estonia, and a 4-week detailed plan.
- Five samples of your artistic work, including a description of the work, title, date created, mediums, and size. Minimum of 72 dpi.
- A copy of your CV, outlining your education and related experience.
3.An interview with NAX program coordinators (Shortlisted artists only)
For any questions, or to request application accommodations, please email nax@cottonfactory.ca prior to the application closing date.
