suddenlyLISTEN Music is seeking proposals for our Artist-In-Residence Program for the Fall of 2021. We are seeking Canadian artists wanting to research and create new work in residence in Halifax. Artists from any discipline working with sound and improvisation are welcome to apply.

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM DANCERS OF BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PERSONS OF COLOR, & LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITIES.

For this 5 - 7 -day residency, suddenlyLISTEN will provide: Artist Fee ($1000), studio/rehearsal space, accommodations, a small travel stipend ($300), equipment and an option for a recording or public showing (in accordance with the public health measures) at the end of the residency. suddenlyLISTEN will accept proposals from all established and emerging artists who maintain forward-looking art practices driven by sound and improvisation. Our goals for this residency are to provide artistic freedom for discovery, with a result driven by the nature of the project, and the needs of the resident. This residency will take place in a mutually agreed upon time period between October to December.

Deadline for Application is: September 5th, 2021 (Notification of results: September 15th 2020) Only applications submitted in full and on time will be considered. Any additional funding is the responsibility of the artist, but any documentation or letters needed for funding assistance can be provided by suddenlyLISTEN. This is intended to be an artist driven project! There is more information at http://www.suddenlylisten.com/events/special-projects/

Please fill out the Application Form below:

 Have questions? Please contact: connect@suddenlylisten.com