DAÏMÔN and Cultural Trail announce creation-production residency for Gatineau artist

Tashi Farmilo

The DAÏMÔN Production Centre and the Cultural Trail have launched a call for projects, inviting local media and digital artists to apply for a creation-production residency, with the selected work set to be featured in the 2025 edition of the Cultural Trail. This unique residency offers a comprehensive support package to a Gatineau-based artist or collective, aiming to foster the creation and public exhibition of innovative media and digital art in the city.

The selected artist will receive a $5,000 fee covering residency and exhibition costs, rights for written documentation and image use, and resale rights. The residency, scheduled from April 10 to May 6, 2025, includes exclusive access to DAÏMÔN's well-equipped creative spaces, such as a multifunctional studio, ambisonic studio, darkroom, and an electronics and robotics lab.

Access to a variety of media and digital equipment will also be available, though any technology integrated into the final work must be purchased separately by the artist and included within the project’s budget. DAÏMÔN will provide up to 10 hours of technical support during the residency, ensuring the artist has expert assistance to bring their concepts to life. The completed work will be publicly displayed as part of the Cultural Trail, with installation scheduled between May 7 and May 9, 2025.

To qualify for the residency, applicants must reside in Gatineau and propose a project in the field of media or digital arts, encompassing sound art, electronic art, digital art (such as computer science or robotics), cinematography, interactive media, photography, or video. The proposed work should align with public art standards and be designed for outdoor presentation as part of the 2025 Cultural Trail. The budget for the project, including production, transportation, and installation, is capped at $20,000, excluding the artist’s fee.

Applications must be submitted by email to soumission@daimon.qc.ca by December 6. Each submission should include a project description, a detailed artistic CV with contact information, a list of technical requirements, a timeline, a preliminary budget, and supporting media files. For more details, visit: daimon.qc.ca/fr/2024/10/23/appelsentier2025fr/