Adjudication process and criteria

The Trust has established an impartial expert advisory panel to assist and support the review, adjudication and selection of suitable residency candidates. Adjudicators review applications reflecting the artistic discipline(s) and expertise they represent as members of the advisory panel. Completed application forms (including references), curricula vitarum and portfolios are used to assess the suitability of candidates for a residency. This material is evaluated and ranked objectively and consistently by the advisory panel using assessment criteria.

Criteria

The assessment process encompasses a competitive evaluation of the applications, portfolio submissions, a review of the curriculum vitae and references, and the formal adjudication by the advisory panel. Applications are assessed against the following criteria:

• Artistic merit: This component focuses on the artistic quality and originality, as demonstrated by the curriculum vitae and portfolio submission. It is also a reflection of the applicant’s recognition by his/her peers.
• Proposed project: This component focuses on the potential contribution of the applicant’s proposed project and the outcomes on the artistic community, general public and the applicant himself/herself. This criterion also reflects the potential contributions to the art form, as well as the nature and quality of the public engagement.
• Workplan: This component focuses on the practicality of the project, the workplan, methodology, deliverables, timeline, resources and the demonstrated track record of the applicant.
• Consistency with program vision: This component assesses how effectively and compatibly the proposed project supports and aligns with the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence vision.
• Mentorship: Each resident artist is required to provide a mentorship component in his/her proposal to support the development of an emerging artist or artists.