The Mentor in Residence program assists artists working in all disciplines by providing mentorship support in career planning, project development and entrepreneurial skills through virtual consultation sessions with industry professionals.
Mentor meetings are being delivered over Zoom, Google Meets and/or phone calls. Let us know if there is a diffeent method of technology that works best for you when you connect with your mentor. You can note your preferred method of communication and any accomodation requests when you register.
Please note: This program is currently closed and will reopen in early 2025. The Mentor in Residence x Core Program will open in late January-early. The Mentor in Residence x Black Arts Projects Program will open on January 6.
Eligibility: This program is free to access and is open to all artists and/or arts workers based in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Accessibility: Neighbourhood Arts Network is happy to book you accomodation as requested, including captioning and ASL interpretation for your sessions. Please indicate how we can support you on the registration form.
History
Mentor In Residence was developed as a response to the challenges artists were facing during the pandemic. Many artists had been forced to cancel and postpone event based presentations, exhibitions, and other activities essential to their professional practices as a result of COVID-19. Many have had to pivot or shift their approach as a result. In partnership with North York Arts, Neighbourhood Arts Network launched a digital Mentor in Residence program to support artists in the reimagining of their work.