Spark Box Studio

I had an absolutely wonderful time at Spark Box - it was my first

I had an absolutely wonderful time at Spark Box - it was my first introduction to Canada and my first residency, and it was a brilliant candidate for a "first." There are great facilities and equipment available for printers, and plenty of space available for those who work in other media. Chrissy and Kyle are very nice, accommodating, interesting people, and there's always a flow of new people to meet coming through the house. The countryside is absolutely beautiful, and there are a lot of interesting buildings dotted around too. There are a couple of small cons, which I'll outline for any prospective applicants. This is a rural area, and it can be a bit isolating, especially if you don't have a car. I didn't have one, and I got along Ok without one, but it's certainly not easy to make a quick trip into town if you need anything, as it's about 45 minutes walk or 20 minutes on a bicycle. Owing to this being a rural area, the internet is not reliable - so if you rely very strongly on the internet to do your artistic practice, you might find this frustrating. Also, if you cannot cook or strongly dislike cooking, you might find this residency hard, as there are not many places to eat out or get takeaway. This wasn't a problem for me, and should be expected for a rural area. Over all, a beautiful place with lots of opportunities to explore the countryside and engage with the landscape, even if a little out of the way for most people. If you prefer the busy atmosphere of a city, this is obviously not the place for you, but as it's a house with space for 2 other residents, it's unlikely you will be completely lonely or isolated either. Definitely recommended, especially for those who want a break from the city, or who haven't been to Canada before. — Anonymous, 2014. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.

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