Call for Indigenous Artists: The 2025 Response Program

Organization:

The Polygon Gallery

Deadline:

Jun. 1, 2025

Website:

https://thepolygon.ca/news/call-for-indigenous-artists-the-2025-response-program/

Call for Artists Description:

Calling all Indigenous filmmakers and visual storytellers! The Response Program is an opportunity to create a short video work through exploratory workshops devised by Indigenous artists and mentors. The full experience is led by Secwépemc artist and Assistant Curator at The Polygon Gallery, Serena Steel. Inspired by diverse approaches to film and media across contemporary Indigenous art, Response: Where Rivers Meet invites participants to interpret the theme of confluence. Together we will consider the currents that flow, erode, and shape our landscapes, physical or otherwise.

Workshops will take place primarily online during Summer 2025, helping participants to create an original film-based work on this year’s theme that will be shown at The Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver in early 2026.

This program is open to artists of all ages and skill-levels, though a basic understanding of technology is an asset. If you’re a beginner, let us know! We want to hear from you about why you’re interested in Response.

The program is free, and participants will receive $650 honorarium upon its successful completion.

Eligibility
– Be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).
– Reside in British Columbia.
– Have an interest or practice in visual/media arts.
– Have a device that shoots video (cell phone cameras are welcome).
– Commit to attending a minimum of four out of six workshops. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings in July and August.
– Priority is reserved for emerging artists.

We thank all who express interest in this opportunity.

If you have questions please contact response@thepolygon.ca.

Applications close Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Selected participants will be notified by Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

How to Apply:

Visit here to apply: https://thepolygon.ca/news/call-for-indigenous-artists-the-2025-response-program/

Fees/Compensation:

The program is free, and participants will receive $650 honorarium upon its successful completion.

Contact Name: Serena Steel
Contact Email: response@thepolygon.ca