Submission Deadline: All applications MUST be received by Friday, January 31, 2025.

FUSION is dedicated to creating programs and workshops to support artists.

The Mentorship program is developed for clay and glass artists to expand their technical skills, develop critical thinking and build confidence. Participants have the opportunity to embark on an individual project that will generate a new body of work and/or will resolve current issues in their own work.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:  

1. Please ensure you are current FUSION member, If you aren't sure if your membership is current, please email the office at fusion@clayandglass.on.ca. You must remain a member in good standing throughout the duration of the Mentorship Program.  

2. Prepare the following documents and images: 

A COVER LETTER (in Word or PDF format) indicating that you are applying to the Professional 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 $1500 (+ HST) in one or two installments

• are prepared to set goals in consultation with the mentor 

• will challenge yourself to take risks with your work 

• are prepared to participate in the final exhibition, which may include providing images of the work that will be exhibited for FUSION’s use for publicity, documentation and/or archival purposes 

ii. A CV (maximum two pages, Word or PDF) that demonstrates you are capable of working independently 

iii. AN ARTIST STATEMENT of 150 – 250 words (Word or PDF) that includes your reason for seeking to participate 

iv. 10 JPEG IMAGES, minimum size 4 x 6 inches, 300 dpi 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HIT SUBMIT AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION TO COMPLETE. IF YOU DO NOT, YOUR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SAVED OR RECEIVED. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after doing so.

Submission Deadline: All applications MUST be received by 5pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. 

Selected participants will be notified by February 21, 2025 via email and will be invoiced. Should you wish to pay in installments, please let the office know. 

COVER LETTER

Entrants are required to submit a cover letter in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe PDF (.pdf) format that states your commitment to the program requirements. This letter should be no longer than one page.

Please label file with your initials and "Cover Letter". Eg. XXXCoverletter.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Entrants are required to submit a CV that is a maximum of 2 pages that demonstrates you are capable of working independently in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe PDF (.pdf) format.

Please label file with your initials and "CV". Eg. XXXCV. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

Entrants are required to submit an artist statement (150-200 words) that includes your reason for seeking to participate in the program in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe PDF (.pdf) format.

Please label file with your initials and "Statement". Eg. XXXStatement.

IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS and HOW TO LABEL YOUR IMAGE FILES

Submit 10 jpeg images, minimum size 4 x 6 inches, 300 dpi

Please submit high quality images, suitable for publication.

Submit digital images with a resolution of 300 DPI or higher, 4 x 6 inches minimum, rectangular format. FUSION will only accept images in JPEG digital format with no compression.
Save the image in the correct orientation.
Photograph work against a neutral background.

Use the following file name format to name your files:
IMAGE #1: XXX1.jpg

Where: XXX = your initials

For example: Joe Smith: JSM1.jpg

I have read through the program requirements, conditions of participation and agree to the terms and conditions. 

I warrant that the artworks submitted in the application are solely by me named on the application. I also authorize the use of images for publicity or documentation without notice or payment to me.

To send in your application, please hit SUBMIT below.