About Summer Studio at the University of Guelph
This program will allow you the time and space to work independently in large, well-lit studios, utilizing some of the best equipment to which you will have 24/7 access.
Why Join us in the Summer Studio?
The goal of this program is to:
- Provide you with excellent studio spaces to complete work
- Utilize equipment not accessible to the general public, such as printing presses
- Engage with faculty who are experts in their field
- Learn from other attendees with different skillsets
- Develop your knowledge as a practitioner from new artistic approaches to grant writing
- Enhance your portfolio or simply your experience.
Coursework
During the summer studio program:
- You will have no specific assignments or course syllabus to read.
- You will not be graded on your work.
- There is no expectation for the amount of work you complete.
- This is a non-competitive program
- All readings, seminars, or homework will be optional. If you choose to participate, readings will be discussed with you in the individual meetings with Faculty.
Program Structure at a Glance
Week One
- Day one: Join a welcome orientation and social gathering to meet
- Day three-five: You will participate in individual meetings between Studio Art Faculty.
- The goal of this meeting will be to review your initial work and discuss your aims during this program/residency.
Week Two
- Day three-four: You will participate in an interim review of your work with 1-2 groups, facilitated by Studio Art Faculty/MFA students
- Day five: Participate in a potluck lunch to meet other attendees, faculty and MFA students.
Week Three
- Midweek: Participate in a seminar, “The Art World.” You will share personal experiences and discuss best practices with other Summer Studio attendees
- Homework: Learn to write a grant application and submit it for feedback
Week Four
- Day one: Grant applications will be returned to you with comments.
- Day four: This will be your final individual meetings with Studio Art Faculty.
- Day five: This is the last day. You will install your work in the Zavitz Gallery.
Week Five
- During this week, you will display your work at a reception in the Zavitz Gallery for your friends and family to see. Congrats!
Contact Us
Barb Merrill
Academic Program Assistant
School of Fine Art and Music
bmerrill@uoguelph.ca