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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-038 - 2020 Artist-in-Residence AppointmentREPORT TO:Services Committee DATE OF MEETING:March 9, 2020 SUBMITTED BY:Cory Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development, 519-741-2200 ext. 7065 PREPARED BY:Karoline Varin, ProgramAdministrator, Arts & CreativeIndustries, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912 WARD (S) INVOLVED:All DATE OF REPORT:February 14, 2020 REPORT NO.:DSD-20-038 SUBJECT:2020 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE APPOINTMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That Behnaz Fatemibe appointed as the 2020 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by Public Art Working Group and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory to theCity Solicitor, with Behnaz Fatemi, outlining the obligations of the Artist in Residence appointment. BACKGROUND: Established in 1995 as the first municipal program of its kind, the City of Kitchener Artist-in- Residence program aims to engage the community in the production of contemporary art that reflects our shared identity and supports the development of local artists. The program delivers on the understanding that meaningful engagement in the arts,and growth of the creative sector contributes positively to thedynamism, authenticity, attractiveness and overall competitiveness of the City of Kitchener. Link: Learn more about the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program Theannual program includes community engagement components such as workshops and events, exhibitions in the Rotunda Gallery and Berlin Tower ARTSPACE, collaboration with City events, programs and facilities, and participation on Public Art Working Group (PAWG), a subcommittee of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC). The artist-in-residence is provided with an honorarium for the year. Since 2015, the call has been broadened to include artists working in any discipline, a shift developed in close consultation with PAWG and ACAC. Beyond visual arts, proposals include performing arts, dance, design, digital and media arts, folk and traditional arts, literature and spoken word, music, multidisciplinary works, opera, theatre, musical theatre and performing arts. The program continues to emphasize ahigh level of community engagement. ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 6 - 1 Activities associated with the artist-in-residence program occur throughout the city over the course of the year. Planning and preparation with city staff occurs from January to April. The project may be adjusted collaboratively during that time period and will then be executed from May to December 2020. REPORT: The annual call for proposals wasadvertised fromspring to fall in 2019. Thirteenproposals were submitted by the competition close in October 2019.Members of PAWG assessed the entries based on: Potential for meaningful exchange between the artist and community Artistic excellence Strength of the submission Balance of professional practice and community engagement Feasibility PAWG reached consensus at their November 18, 2019meeting, selecting Behnaz Fatemi as the recommended 2020City of Kitchener Artist in Residence. Ms. Fatemi is a newcomer to Canada. She has Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Guilan in Iran. In her artistic practice, she explores various media including painting, drawing and sculpture. Her personal experiences of homesickness, language and cultural adjustments, and divergent attitudes towardimmigration,have all contributed to a deeper reflection on the complexjourney of migration. For the residency, Ms. FatemiproposesThe Pegman Project (Appendix A),whichwill focusonexploring these themes through community conversation.The project will explore thequestion of how cultural backgrounds,past experiences, and social values,shape perspectives of immigrants and refugees.The project will ultimately emphasize the shared value of human experience. The Pegman Project will invite community members from both immigrant and non-immigrant backgrounds to workshops hosted by the artist, in which participants will create their own human- like clay sculptures.The medium of clay has no language, cultural or intellectual barriers. It isa very accessible material. A pegman is the icon used on Google maps to switch from a map to a street view. Participants will enhance their sculptures with mark-making to visually express their hopes and fears related to immigration.Ms. Fatemihopes that the process will allow participants to gain more profound insights into their own feelingsand behaviours.The sculptures will be gathered at the end of each workshopand fired in a kilnwith a transparent glaze. The resulting ceramic sculptures,documentary film footage,and photostaken during the workshop will be shown in a finalexhibitionat City Hall. Through her residency project,Ms. Fatemiwill create a space for respectful dialogue. The project allows for engaging insometimes difficult conversationsand building personal connections. 6 - 2 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: the delivery of core service FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The $10,000artist honourarium and $2,500 allocation for expenses are supported by Arts/Creative Industryoperating budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM the council / committee meeting. CONSULT In addition to consulting on the Artist-in-Residence call forentry, PAWG serves as the selection committee for the position, as a subcommittee of ACAC. A PAWG motion that ACACsupport the selection of Behnaz Fatemias the 2020City of Kitchener Artist-in-Residence, was considered and supported by ACAC on January 21, 2020. COLLABORATE An important component of the Artist-in-Residence program is the requirement for meaningful public engagement. City staff works with the artist to identify interesting opportunities for public engagement and develop creative programming to suit these opportunities. Behnaz Fatemi will engage a very diverse community by approaching a variety of organizations from multicultural groups, indigenous groups, schools to community services groups to collaborate in hosting these workshops. 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