Summary
EARTHVERSE is a music residency that elevates Racialized, Black and Indigenous musicians, prioritizing prioritizing East End, out-of-Toronto-core, emerging, and queer artists across genres who uplift earth stewardship in the intentions, themes, process, and impact of their musical process and practise.
EARTHVERSE
(1) Offers a $2500 honorarium for rehearsal, creation, collaboration, and performance
(2) Expands artists’ portfolios through a prpofessionally filmed Tindesk-style performance and podcastt
(3) Facilitates co-creation, collaboration, and experimentation with preselected resident Kikeyah
(4) Offers mentorship with industry professionals Cheldon Paterson (SlowPitchSound), Shanika Maria, and apè Aliermo
(5) Culminates into a final public showcase and community jam (August 28th 2026) at the Birchcliff United Church
Application Form Link
Assessment Criteria
Open call out applications will be assessed by a jury of artists, earth stewards, and community organizers in a scoring process that considers
(a) History showing dedication to work exploring theme and practise of earth stewardship (20%)
(c) Support material that demonstrates Earthverse’s thematic focus and creative commitment (20%)
(b) Impact of residency for artist (20%)
(d) Relationship to collaboration, experimentation history + dedication to live performance (20%)
(e) Geography (East End & out-of-core priority) (10%)
Application Period
May 22 - June 8th at 5pm EST
DATES
Availability Requirements
(Venue: Scarborough & East End of Tkaronto)
+ Friday, June 18th - 3pm-5:30pm\
+ Sunday, June 28th - 1pm-5pm
+ Thursday, July 30th - (4-7pm)
+ Wednesday, August 12th - (4-8pm)
+ Friday September 4 - 3pm-5pm
+ Friday August 28th (all-day)
APPLICATION FORM LINK
For questions or accessibility requests, kindly email blessings@greenhousetheatre.live