grunt gallery invites Deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf non-verbal artists across British Columbia to participate in a six-week Non-Verbal Co-Learning Engagement during Winter/Spring 2025. This program centers non-verbal creative practices and explores collaborative ways of learning and sharing.
Deadline (to apply): January 10, 2025
About the Program
- Program Focus: Non-verbal communication, including text, gesture, drawing, and signed languages in artist-run centres and contemporary artist practices.
- Timeline: A six-week program fostering shared learning between the artist(s), grunt gallery staff, and the community.
- Goals: To explore non-verbal forms of artistic engagement, prioritize accessibility, and challenge traditional, ocular-centric approaches to art.
- Free Information Session: Jan 8, 2025 – Register by email, aep@grunt.ca, or using google forms. *ASL Interpreters booked
Who Should Apply
This call is open to Deaf/d/HOH and others who identify as non-verbal or engage in non-verbal artistic practices. Applications from artists of diverse Deaf and disabled communities, and/or people of the global majority (BIPOC) are highly encouraged. Local artists with an address in Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland only.
Program Details
- Duration: 6 weeks – February 7th – March 14th, 2025.
- Format: Weekly silent meetings (via text, gesture, drawing, signed languages), grunt staff meeting participation, community roundtable discussions, and media response/video interview.
- Support:
- Artist Fee: $2,000 (CARFAC-aligned)
- Local travel expenses covered (if applicable)
- ASL interpretation, CART captioning, and other accessibility supports are provided.
How to Apply:
Deadline: January 10, 2025
Application Options (pick one):
- Use Google Forms application
- Download plain text application OR watch question video and film your answers. (send to email – aep@grunt.ca)
For more information on grunt gallery’s Accessible Engagement Project, visit:
grunt.ca/non-verbal-co-learning-engagement
We look forward to learning and growing with you.
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