The National Gallery of Canada’s General Idea Fellowship encourages and supports advanced research in contemporary art.
Research will relate to any aspect of contemporary art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, artist’s books and multiples, video, installation and other media, and emphasize the use and investigation of the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, including the Art Metropole Collection, the General Idea fonds, the AA Bronson collection, and related materials in the Gallery’s collections.
Tenure:
Fellowships of the National Gallery of Canada are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. Each award is limited to a maximum of $15,000, including expenses and/or a stipend. The term of each award is one calendar year beginning May 31, 2024.
Assessment Criteria:
The review committee, comprised of National Gallery of Canada staff and external jurors, will examine research proposals with the following considerations in mind: