FUSION is dedicated to creating programs and workshops to support artists.
This unique mentorship program is developed for artists to expand their technical skills, develop critical thinking and build confidence in creating a product line and/or developing new ideas for an existing one.
The sessions will occur in person at Soffi Studio, Windsor, Ontario on a full-day that will be a Saturday or Sunday.
There will be at least one online meeting.
Kris and Eva are also planning a field trip to studios and galleries.
Mentorships work best when people connect in person. If you would like accommodation suggestions, please let us know.
Application deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Selected participants will be notified by October 8, 2024 via email and will be invoiced.
Cost:
$800 FUSION and Craft Ontario Members
$950 General Public
If you wish to pay in installments, we can also arrange this.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Please ensure you are a current FUSION and/or Craft Ontario member. You must remain a member in good standing throughout the Mentorship Program.
Prepare the following documents and images:
A COVER LETTER (in Word or PDF format) indicating that you are applying to the mentorship and stating that you:
• are committed to the process and will attend all meetings at the locations described above
• will pay the fee of $800 for FUSION Members and Craft Ontario members or $950 for General Public (+ HST) if selected to participate
• are prepared to set goals in consultation with the mentors
• will challenge yourself to take risks with your work
• will have your work featured online and in FUSION magazine
Please include a CV (maximum two pages, Word or PDF) and a brief ARTIST STATEMENT of 150 – 250 words (Word or PDF) that includes your reason for seeking to participate.
We also ask for 10 JPEG images that show a current body of work so the mentors can see where you are at in this stage of product line development and conceptualization.