Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning has seven Creativity Studios available to rent in the bright, inspiring space of suite 214 located within our historic building on the shores of Lake Ontario.
The Creativity Studio program fills a need in Kingston and the broader arts community for affordable, high quality, community-based arts studios, which supports the mandate of Tett. Creativity Studio artists have access to studio space with public exposure and unique opportunities in a vibrant arts community.
As part of the program, artists take part in the larger Tett community by offering engaging activities such as small drop-in workshops, demonstrations, presentations, skill-sharing, and advertised open studio times to promote public participation in the arts. This opportunity to give back to the community is an exciting and integral part of the Tett Centre and its presence in Kingston and beyond.
When a studio becomes available, Tett opens applications and accepts proposals from emerging professional artists to rent one of the Creativity Studios. This studio is available for a one year license term, with the opportunity to renew for up to three (3) additional terms (for a total of four (4) years). We welcome applications from artists across all disciplines and at all stages of their careers who are eager to deepen their practice and connect with the community through meaningful engagement. Collaborative pairs are also encouraged to apply (with separate submissions), opening the door to shared creative exploration.
Evaluation Criteria
Creativity Studio Applications are reviewed by a Selection Team made up of representatives from the Tett Staff team, Board of Directors, anchor tenant arts organizations, and Creativity Studios. The applications are evaluated on the following categories:
- Engaging Proposal
- Alignment with Program Goals
- Community Engagement Contribution Proposal
- Artistic Excellence
Eligibility
Applicants must be considered an emerging professional artist, qualifying as either a professional artist or an early career artist as defined by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Applicants who have previously held a Creativity Studio at the Tett Centre are eligible to apply again, provided that at least three (3) years have passed since the end of their previous studio term. As the Creativity Studios are intended as a creative incubation space, this timeframe allows artists to return at a new stage in their arts practice, with new ideas, projects, or creative goals to explore and develop. Previous studio artists should demonstrate how their practice has evolved or how their proposed work would benefit from a renewed period of creative incubation at the Tett Centre.
*Note: First-time applicants will receive priority over returning artists.
If you, or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Creativity Studio program, please contact the Tett Executive Director, Brianne Franklin, at director@tettcentre.org.
