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Latitude 53 Programming Proposal Submissions
- Who Can Apply: Artists and curators may propose gallery exhibitions, off-site projects or digital programming to Latitude 53. The call does not state a residence or career-stage restriction, and alternative submission formats are available.
- The Focus: Propose new directions or unrealized contemporary art projects suited to Latitude 53's gallery and resources. Submissions are retained for at least one year and may lead to studio visits.
- The Funding: Selected artists receive CARFAC-RAAV Category I compensation: CAD $2,574 for a 2026 solo exhibition and $392–$541 for engagements, plus installation assistance, promotion and documentation.
- Key Requirements: Email program@latitude53.org, subject Programming Proposal: project description and artist/curatorial statement, each 1-page PDF or 5-minute video/audio; CV/contact details, 2-page PDF or website; 5–10 images with title, medium, date and size. Use links for sound/time-based work.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardSelected artists are compensated per the CARFAC-RAAV Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule for Category I Institutions: CAD $2,574 for a 2026 Category I Solo Exhibition Fee and CAD $392–$541 for an Artist Engagement Fee (talk, workshop, etc.), depending on presentation.
Locationglobal
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, curatorial, time-based media, sound, video, intermedia, digital projects
Application notesEmail program@latitude53.org with Programming Proposal in the subject line. Include a brief project description (maximum one-page PDF or five-minute video/audio), an artist or curatorial statement (maximum one-page PDF or five-minute video/audio), a CV with contact information (maximum two-page PDF or website link), and 5–10 images of current or proposed work labeled with title, medium, date and size, as attachments or links. Email proposals to program@latitude53.org with "Programming Proposal" in the subject line. For time-based, video, or intermedia work, provide a link via a service such as Dropbox or Vimeo. Accommodations are available for alternative proposal formats. Proposals are kept on record for at least one year for consideration by staff, programming committees, and/or guest curators; only a portion of programming is selected and no individual feedback is offered.
Contactprogram@latitude53.org
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