Open to Artists, Writers, Actors, Filmmakers, Musicians, Dancers, Actors and Makers living and working in Windsor-Essex only.
See below for examples of qualifying criteria.
Artists:
– Institutional recognition (Membership in CARFAC, Arts Council Windsor & Region)
– Artist website with work made by you on it
– Participation in a residency
– Exhibited in an art show within the last 5 years
– Art school email address/current transcript/proof of degree or program in: fine art, art history, architecture, design, music, creative writing or similar program.
Actors:
-Membership in a union/ or guild
-3+ roles or auditions in the last 5 years
Musicians:
-Played in 5 shows in the last 5 years
-Released (or credited on) 5+ tracks in the last 5 years
-Membership in union/guild
Writers:
-Published work within last 5 years (link to publication)
-Recognition w/in literary world (review, prize, publication etc)
-Membership in union/guild
Dancers:
-Video of public performance
-Inclusion in public performance
-Position in a dance company
-Membership in union/guild
Makers/Crafters:
– Etsy shop/blog coverage
– A website with images of home studio + work
Filmmakers:
– Proof of work being included in a festival, gallery, or other public screening
– Proof of belonging to a professional organization
Visit this link to fill out the application, you will receive an email confirmation and instructions about picking up your membership card from the gallery.
AWE reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time.