call for proposals
Avatar + MUTEK 2027 Residency
due date: january 10, 2027
Avatar and MUTEK are once again joining forces to launch their call for proposals for the AVATAR + MUTEK 2027 creation and presentation residency.
the call invites project proposals involving experimental sound practices such as the exploration of instrument modification or invention, modular synthesis, circuit bending, or the development of software and electronic interface programming.
eligibility
this call is open to artists residing in the Indigenous territories currently known as Canada
only solo artists will be considered
the artist will be welcomed for a residency at Avatar, in Québec City, to create a performative sound artwork
the work must be in progress or nearing completion. no works that have already been completed will be considered as part of this call
at the end of the residency, a performative work approximately 35 to 50 minutes in length must be ready for public presentation at the 28th edition of the MUTEK festival in Montréal, taking place from August 24 to 29, 2027. (the date, time and venue of the presentation will be determined at a later date by the MUTEK programming team).
residency conditions
- location: Avatar, Méduse (Québec City)
- residency fee: $2,700 + taxes (if applicable)
- residency period: May 31 to June 21, 2027
- accommodation and per diem: $60/day for 24 days, for artists from outside Québec City
- travel: covered up to a maximum of $200
- technical support: 30 hours (before and during the residency)
- access to Avatar’s studios and equipment
- languages: French and English
presentation conditions offered by MUTEK
- MUTEK offers optimal presentation conditions for artists. **the exact venue and date of the performance will be determined by the programming team based on the work created.** MUTEK takes place in Montréal from August 24 to 29, 2027.
- the artist will receive presentation fees in accordance with the festival’s fee schedule. the presentation will be subject to a separate agreement.
- travel and accommodation are covered for artists from outside Montréal (duration depending on the date of the performance).
- each artist will receive a MUTEK Festival + Forum Combo Passport, granting access to performances in the festival’s regular program and daytime forum activities.
submit a project
a bio and CV (4 pages max.)
a project description (1,000 words max.)
examples of previous work (YouTube, Vimeo, or web links; attached jpeg or pdf files)
documentation and/or sketches of the proposed project (YouTube, Vimeo, or web links; attached jpeg or pdf files)
your technical requirements for the residency and presentation
selection criteria
- quality and originality of the artistic approach
- relevance of the project to AVATAR’s and MUTEK’s mandates
- central role of sound
- performative dimension
- relationship with technology and experimentation
- feasibility within the residency period
- relevance of the requested technical resources
- potential for the project to be presented in the context of MUTEK
- potential contribution of the residency to the development of the project
your application must be submitted by January 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
for any questions, please contact us at the following address: [email protected]
venue accessibility
the residences (accommodation) are unfortunately not accessible: stair access (no elevator), non-adapted bathroom.
if you have specific accessibility needs, please feel free to write to us before submitting your application. we will work with you to find suitable accommodation. accessibility needs have no bearing on the evaluation of applications.
frequently asked questions (FAQ)
why are only individual applications eligible?
the residency budget covers the fees, accommodation, per diem and travel expenses of one person. the residency is therefore reserved for projects led and carried out by a solo artist.
does my project have to be completed at the time of application?
no. the project may be at the concept, prototyping or production stage. however, it must be possible to create or complete it during the residency. works that have already been completed are not eligible.
i live far from Québec City. how do travel and accommodation arrangements work?
- Avatar refunds travel expenses up to $200. Any additional expenses are the artist’s responsibility
- Avatar covers accommodation and provides a per diem of $60 per day for 24 days
- Avatar and MUTEK can provide letters of support for additional funding applications. however, obtaining this funding is not guaranteed, and it must not be essential to carrying out the residency
- before accepting, the selected artist must confirm that the conditions offered will allow them to participate in the residency
do i have to be present for the entire residency?
yes. the selected artist must be available in Québec City for the entire residency period, from May 31 to June 21, 2027.
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