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ARTIST'S RESIDENCY POLICY
Since its founding in 1984, O Vertigo has dedicated itself to research and creation in dance, with equal emphasis on training and the development of the discipline in all its forms. Since the recent opening of the Creation Center at Place des Arts, the company has reaffirmed its mission, and, in the spirit of sharing resources, it is offering other artists in the dance milieu access to these new facilities, which provide optimum conditions for practicing the discipline.
Selection :
Candidates who wish to apply to the Creation Center for a residency must send a motivation letter, accompanied by a project description and a short biography, to the address below:
O Vertigo 175 St. Catherine St. West, Montreal, QC, Canada H2X 1Z8
Selection criteria :
The artistic quality of the project
The pertinence of need
All applications will be examined by the selection committee.
Length of the residencies :
Each residency will last a maximum of two weeks. The length may vary slightly according to the Creation Center 's schedule of activities.
Available resources :
Artists whose projects have been selected will have access to O Vertigo's rehearsal studio (3,874 sq.ft.) and basic technical equipment (sound and lighting). Certain conditions concerning the use of space and equipment will be outlined in a written agreement between the artist and O Vertigo.
Registration dates :
O Vertigo will hold two residency competitions per year.
For the 2007-2008 year, application deadlines are :
November 1, 2007 : for projects to be carried out between January 1 and June 30, 2008. Candidates will receive the answer by November 30th.
May 1, 2008 : for projects to be carried out between July 1 and December 31st, 2008.
Candidates will receive the answer by May 31st.
For more information : Isabelle Roy, Reception and Activities Coordinator
(514) 251-9177 extension 221
info@overtigo.com
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