Project Details

What is BIPOC Gallery Day?

BIPOC Gallery Day provides a platform for the BIPOC community to come together, fostering new connections and relationships among artists, art enthusiasts, and supporters. This sense of community is essential for mutual support, collaboration, and the growth of a diverse artistic community.

During this time, our gallery operates as normal, but will be reserved for BIPOC community members, who are invited to come out, enjoy some refreshments, and participate in an arts-based activity. This is also an opportunity for BIPOC folks to view our exhibition and learn about the Maker Space.

Importantly, during BIPOC Gallery Days, attendees will be welcomed without question or judgement on their identity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can express themselves freely and authentically.

Who can apply?

This opportunity is open to artists* and arts facilitators who identify as BIPOC*.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

*View our FAQ section below for information on what we mean by the terms artist and BIPOC.

Time Commitment

Successful applicants must be available to facilitate an activity from 1-4PM on a Saturday in 2025. Successful applicants are also required to meet with Artspace's Programming Coordinator for a 1 hour planning meeting prior to their activity date. 

BIPOC Gallery Days will take place once per exhibition period (4 times per year). 

Location

BIPOC Gallery Day takes place on site at Artspace. We are located at 378 Aylmer St. N in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough). During BIPOC Gallery Day, attendees have full access to Artspace facilities, including Gallery 1, the Maker Space, our kitchenette, and Gallery 2.

Materials

Successful applicants are invited to make full use of Maker Space materials, and are welcome to use any/all supplies and equipment available in the planning and facilitation of their chosen activity. Should the activities require additional materials, Artspace will provide up to $100 to support each activity.

Compensation

$550 in renumeration will be paid to each facilitator for the prep and leading of an activity from 12-4pm.

An addition $100 materials budget will be available to support each of the 4 selected activities.

Submission Guidelines

Please include the following in your submission:

1.  Activity/Event Description 

2. Detailed supplies list for your chosen activity

3. Artist/Facilitator Biography: including a short description of yourself and your creative practice/process

4. Visual Support Material (10 images max) including photos of your work and/or proposed activity.

How to Apply

Please submit your proposal and all relevant documentation through Submittable, an online submissions platform.

Artspace is committed to supporting artists in their work, and may be able to offer some additional staff support and resources throughout the proposal development process. Artists are encouraged to reach out early if they feel they need further support from the Artspace team.

Selection Process & Criteria

Our selection committee will be composed of 3 BIPOC Community Members who have a relationship with Artspace.

The successful candidate will be notified no later than Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. 

FAQ:

What do you mean by the term BIPOC?

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It is a term used to refer to individuals who are not of white European descent.

How do you define "artist"?

For the purposes of this proposal, we consider an artist to be someone who has pursued and refined their skills in one or more artistic disciplines. Artistic disciplines include painting, printmaking, textiles (sewing, crochet, embroidery, etc.), performance, and paper craft (zine making, bookbinding, etc.).

How will you determine who is BIPOC?

We believe in creating an inclusive and respectful environment where individuals are trusted to self-identify. We will not be determining or questioning anyone's identity as BIPOC. Our focus is on creating a welcoming space for BIPOC community members.

Will non-BIPOC staff and volunteers be onsite during BIPOC Gallery Day?

In order for Artspace to be open to the public, 2 personnel (staff and board members) are required to be onsite at all times. This means that depending on availability, it is possible that two white staff and/or board members may be onsite during BIPOC Gallery Day. When this is the case, personnel will be present in a support capacity only, providing behind the scenes assistance with food/drink prep, dishes, coffee, moving tables, etc., in addition to whatever support is requested from attendees and the facilitator.

Will there be food?

We offer light refreshments, including GF snacks, coffee, tea, and other treats.

Will this be a regular feature of Artspace Programming going forward?

Our goal is for BIPOC Gallery days to be a regular feature of our programming well into the future, and we will strive for them to take place once per exhibition period.