CSRS Artist-in-Residence Fellowship

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1 CSRS Artist-in-Residence Fellowship The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS) welcomes applications from artists interested in participating in our dynamic interdisciplinary research community. Purpose: The artist-in-residence (AIR) program seeks to create mutually beneficial lines of exchange between scholars and artists who share an interest in themes at the intersection of religion and society. The residency will enrich the scholarly atmosphere of the CSRS by promoting engagement with the creative arts and will assist artists in sharing and developing their practice within a university environment. Eligibility: The AIR fellowship is available to artists working in visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, design or new media, whose creative work can be reasonably conducted in a university office. Canadian and international professional artists, new artists and MFA students are encouraged to apply. Value: The successful candidate will be awarded the Chih-Chuang and Yien-Ying Hsieh Scholarship for Art and Spirituality, worth approximately $4,000. In addition, the position provides centrally located private office space on the scenic University of Victoria campus; library privileges; a congenial retreat-like setting with regular opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement; and opportunities for the showcasing of work through public readings, exhibits or performances. Term: AIR fellowships are granted for a minimum four-month and a maximum twelve-month term, beginning September The stipend will be prorated according to length of term. Conditions: The artist-in-residence is expected to conduct his or her work on site at the CSRS and to participate actively in the programs and activities of the Centre. During the term of the fellowship, the artist-in-residence will offer a public presentation of his or her work. Application procedure: Applications are accepted once a year and should include: a current CV; samples of the applicant's work; and a completed AIR fellowship application form (available online at: Awardsandfellowships/artist.php) which includes the contact information of two scholars, curators, established artists, or other professionals in the cultural sector, who might evaluate the proposed project. The CSRS may also solicit the opinions of other referees. Applications are reviewed by the CSRS Program Committee. All materials should be submitted via to csrs@uvic.ca, indicating attention to Dr. Paul Bramadat, Director, Centre for Studies in Religion and Society. Candidates are responsible for ensuring their applications are complete and submitted by the competition deadlines. Late applications will not be reviewed. Deadline: Noon, Monday, April 16, 2018 For more information about the CSRS, its fellowships, programs and mandate, visit or phone Those who do not meet the above criteria may wish to consider becoming a Friend of the Centre in order to be kept abreast of, and invited to, many of our lectures and social events.

2 Applicant name: Date: Institutional affiliation: (if applicable) Describe current creative practice (max characters = approximately 200 words): 1

3 Concise project summary (max. 3,000 characters = approximately 450 words): 2

4 Provide a statement indicating the relevance of the project to the general mandate of the CSRS (max characters = approximately 200 words): Proposed project timeline (max characters = approximately 200 words): 3

5 REFEREE INFORMATION First Referee Name: Institutional affiliation (if applicable): Relationship to applicant: Second Referee Name: Institutional affiliation (if applicable): Relationship to applicant: ABOUT THIS FORM To apply for a CSRS AIR Fellowship, complete and save this form using the "Save As" function. Once you are finished, append the pdf file to the remainder of required application materials (i.e., CV, samples {text or images} of your work) and submit it to csrs@uvic.ca as per the application guidelines. MAC users: In order to complete this form, MAC users may be asked to "sign" the form. If prompted, select "place signature" and enter your name into the space provided. Once you complete the form, select "Signed. Proceed to send." You will then be presented with several send options: select "Save a Copy" to save the completed file to your computer for ing to the CSRS. Candidates are responsible for ensuring applications are complete, correct, and submitted on time. Late applications will not be reviewed. If you have questions regarding the CSRS AIR Fellowship application process, please contact csrs@uvic.ca, , or visit for more information. 4