Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

The DAÏMÔN Production Centre and the Cultural Trail have launched a call for projects, inviting
local media and digital artists to apply for a creation-production residency, with the selected
work set to be featured in the 2025 edition of the Cultural Trail. This unique residency offers a
comprehensive support package to a Gatineau-based artist or collective, aiming to foster the
creation and public exhibition of innovative media and digital art in the city.

The selected artist will receive a $5,000 fee covering residency and exhibition costs, rights for
written documentation and image use, and resale rights. The residency, scheduled from April 10
to May 6, 2025, includes exclusive access to DAÏMÔN’s well-equipped creative spaces, such as
a multifunctional studio, ambisonic studio, darkroom, and an electronics and robotics lab.

Access to a variety of media and digital equipment will also be available, though any technology
integrated into the final work must be purchased separately by the artist and included within the
project’s budget. DAÏMÔN will provide up to 10 hours of technical support during the residency,
ensuring the artist has expert assistance to bring their concepts to life. The completed work will
be publicly displayed as part of the Cultural Trail, with installation scheduled between May 7 and
May 9, 2025.

To qualify for the residency, applicants must reside in Gatineau and propose a project in the field
of media or digital arts, encompassing sound art, electronic art, digital art (such as computer
science or robotics), cinematography, interactive media, photography, or video. The proposed
work should align with public art standards and be designed for outdoor presentation as part of
the 2025 Cultural Trail. The budget for the project, including production, transportation, and
installation, is capped at $20,000, excluding the artist’s fee.

Applications must be submitted by email to soumission@daimon.qc.ca by December 6. Each
submission should include a project description, a detailed artistic CV with contact information, a
list of technical requirements, a timeline, a preliminary budget, and supporting media files. For
more details, visit: daimon.qc.ca/fr/2024/10/23/appelsentier2025fr/

Photo: DAÏMÔN Production Centre and the Cultural Trail are offering a creation-production
residency for a Gatineau-based media and digital artist, with applications open until December
6, for the chance to showcase their work in the 2025 Cultural Trail. (TF) Photo: Courtesy of the
City of Gatineau|