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Call for Submissions: IDD Visual Artists

This summer, Syncing Space is coming to Canada for the first time!

Call for Submissions: IDD Visual Artists

If you took part in our online programming last year, you might already be familiar with the incredible Sarah Pickthall and the work she does at Sync Leadership.

Co-founded by Sarah and Jo Verrent, Sync Leadership is a disability-led organization that combines leadership theory with one-to-one coaching and group coaching techniques to develop Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent leadership in the arts and culture sectors.

Currently, Sync is rolling out a brand new program called Syncing Space, an online art-making residency designed for folks with autism and learning disabilities.

This program (for the first time ever!) will be brought to Canada this summer.

To apply, click the header link below and submit an application. The process involves answering 5 questions and sending them to syncleadershipcanada@gmail.com.

Sync Shorts/Syncing Space Canada. Callout for IDD Visual Artists 2025 – Deadline 9th June ’25
In 2024, we realised we wanted Sync Shorts to work alongside more visual artists with learning disability and autism so we created an online leadership and art making residency called SyncingSpace.org in early 2025. This summer, we’ll be bringing Syncing…

Questions can be answered using video, audio or in writing.

Successful applicants will receive $1000 to support their time in the program.

Key Info

Application Deadline: June 9th
Residency Dates: June 27th, July 4th, July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, and August 1st
Questions? Contact Rachael at syncleadershipcanada@gmail.com


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