Appel à candidatures pour les artistes pratiquant une forme d’expression non verbale – Projet d’apprentissage collaboratif non verbal 2027

The Non‑Verbal Co‑Learning Engagement is a six‑week program (February 2 – March 12 2027) run by grunt gallery in Vancouver, Canada. It invites artists whose work prioritises gesture, sign language, silence or other non‑verbal modes to collaborate with gallery staff, explore access challenges, and develop projects without the expectation of producing a finished artwork for exhibition. Participants receive a $2,000 CAD stipend, travel and accessibility support, and may earn additional half‑day CARFAC fees for round‑table participation. The program includes weekly online silent co‑learning sessions, a collaborative public response (interview, video, etc.), and meetings with the gallery’s curatorial team. An online information session is held on January 6 2026, and applications close on January 8 2027. Eligibility is limited to artists residing in the Greater Vancouver Regional District or Metro Vancouver, with priority given to Deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, non‑verbal, neurodiverse, trans, queer, and Indigenous artists. Applications are free and can be submitted via a Google Form or by emailing a provided address. The initiative emphasizes accessibility, offering ASL interpretation, captioning, and travel reimbursements.

Stipend, travel support, accessibility support (ASL interpreters, captioning), mentorship, collaborative project development.

Artists must reside in the Greater Vancouver Regional District or Metro Vancouver. Priority to Deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, non‑verbal, neurodiverse, trans, queer, and Indigenous artists. Must have a practice centred on non‑verbal communication.