Imago is focused on promoting and supporting young artists. Since 1996, Imago offers an annual bursary to a candidate who has earned their Bachelors in Visual Arts from Mount Allison University or l’Université de Moncton within the past five (5) years.
This grant includes a one-year membership, $500 in materials and a chance to hone their technical skills and develop their practice in New Brunswick. At the end of the project, the recipient holds a show at the Galerie Sans Nom and receive a CARFAC artist fee. This solo show takes place in fall of the following year.
The applicant must:
Documentation de l’exposition de la Bourse Imago 2011, travaux de Jessica Arseneau.
- have obtained a visual arts bachelor’s degree from either Université de Moncton or Mount Allison University in the past five (5) years preceding their application;
- present a portfolio with mostly works in printmaking;
- be able to work autonomously in the studio;
- be able to work in the studio at a regular pace during the full year corresponding to the bursary.
- One year membership at Imago (value of $350)
- 10 hours of technician help and studio orientation;
- a minimum of three (3) meetings with a consulting comity formed of professional artists;
- a budget of $500 to spend on printing materials;
- a solo exhibit in the following year which includes a CARFAC artist fee.
- An artist resumé and bio that includes details about your experience in printmaking (max. 2 pages);
- Artist statement (max. 1 page);
- a letter of intent or a project description that includes what techniques you wish to work with in the studio;
- 8 to 10 digital images of recent works in printmaking with a detailed list describing each image (title, medium, size and year created);
- a referral letter (optional).