Open to students and graduates from schools of architecture in Canada and early career practitioners in art and architecture
Application deadline: October 15, 2024, 11:59pm
The Canada Council for the Arts Venice Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to spend one month in Venice (Italy) conducting independent research and engaging with the Living Room Collective’s exhibition at the Canada Pavilion. This initiative is open to students and graduates of schools of architecture in Canada and/or to early career practitioners in the field of architecture and/or art.
The fellowship also provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in overseeing the daily operations of the Canada Pavilion in the Giardini di Castello, during the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, taking place from May 10 to November 23, 2025.
Some of the activities include: managing the pavilion four days a week during public opening hours; guarding the exhibition; greeting visitors; providing guided tours; tracking attendance; and ensuring that the pavilion is clean and that the exhibition content is in good condition.
The Canada Council will award 14 fellowships (two per month) prioritizing applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black, racialized, Deaf or having a disability, from official language minority communities, youth, 2SLGBTQ+, gender-diverse communities, women, and those at intersections of these identities. The Canada Council will also ensure that the fellowship cohort reflects the regional diversity of Canada. A shared apartment in Venice will be provided in addition to the grant (CDN 5,000) to help support travel and living costs.
The Venice Architecture Biennale, introduced in 1980, is a prestigious exhibition and international platform that engages people in critical conversations about contemporary architecture that attracts 300,000 visitors—including architects, artists, designers, critics, politicians, students, and cultural leaders from around the world.
The application deadline is October 15, 2024. The Canada Council for the Arts will announce the cohort of fellows in February 2025.
For more information about eligibility and the application process for the Venice Fellowship, visit here. For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, visit canadacouncil.ca.
