2023 Nordic Artist Exchange (NAX) X

The Cotton Factory in partnership with Hamilton Arts Council and Estonian Artists’ Association offers the Nordic Artist Exchange (NAX) program.

The NAX program is designed to expand the individual artistic practices and professional ambitions of mid-career visual and media artists. The program provides airfare and accommodation of both an apartment and studio, with the associated benefits of being introduced to the many facets of the Estonian arts scene. This is an opportunity to deepen your creative processes and build relationships with international creatives and artists.
In addition to airfare and accommodation, this opportunity includes a $500.00 CAD weekly residency stipend and a production allowance for material costs between $300-$500 CAD. You will be provided with an apartment and studio that will be situated in the Old City of Tallinn close to many galleries and artist studios.

While in Estonia you will be partnered with an artist liaison that will help you navigate the city and the art scene in Tallinn, Estonia.
To read the Nordic Artist Exchange 2023 submission guidelines and eligibility, click here.

Key Program Dates:

April 30th, 2023 (11:59PM) - APPLICATIONS CLOSE
May 5th, 2023 - SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
September/October, 2023 - RESIDENCY DATES IN ESTONIA

For any questions, or to request application accommodations, please email: nax@cottonfactory.ca prior to the application closing date.

Applications will be reviewed and discussed by a panel of representatives from The Cotton Factory, Hamilton Arts Council, a previous NAX participant. We will provide a shortlist of artists, and then will hold a series of interviews to choose the 2023 NAX recipient.

Please note: Applicants must have an Artist/Creative account, accompanied by a visible public profile, on The Arty Crowd website at www.theartycrowd.ca

(The Arty Crowd is free for Artists/Creatives of any practice).

Useful Resources:

How to Create an Artist Profile
Creating a Professional Profile
Preparing an 'Artist Statement' (watch video from 13:20)

Name (optional to include pronouns)*

Email*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone

Copy your Arty Crowd Profile URL, as shown in the photo below, and paste it into the corresponding field.

The Arty Crowd URL*

Upload an artist statement: Describing the conceptual basis of your artistic practice and framing your work within a larger context, including your connections to the Hamilton region.

For support: See link provided labelled 'writing an artist statement' at the top of this form

Upload a proposal of the work you would like to explore while in Estonia, and a 4 week detailed plan.

Five samples of your artistic work, including a description of the work, title, date created, mediums, and size. Minimum of 72 dpi.

Label files clearly.

Upload A copy of your CV, outlining your education and related experience.

A resume provides an overview of your professional qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments.

All applicants will receive notification of thier application status by May 5th, 2023. Please montir your junk mail for any correspondance from program coordinators.

Nordic Artist Exchange (NAX) 2023 Application Form