SLaM
The 2025 SLaM program has begun with the return of space residencies in the Fishbowl
Boca del Lupo’s SLaM (Succesor, Leadership, and Mentorship) Program
Updates
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We are so happy to welcome artists back into our Fishbowl space after this program was halted due to the pandemic.
Boca del Lupo invites artists and companies to apply for our SLaM Space Residency Program, which provides free space and support for the creation and development of new artistic work including theatre, dance, puppetry, design workshops, audio installations, etc. Established and emerging artists are welcome to apply and past applicants are also encouraged to re-apply.
Boca del Lupo has a long history of supporting the professional development of artists and the creative development of projects. It started in our earliest days at Source Studio which offered affordable space to creators of devised theatre and dance; it continued with the creation of development centre PL1422 and more formal programs like the 3.7%, MediaLab and the Space Program; and it lives on now with the SLaM Program.
Most of the projects supported by our programs over the years have gone on to be funded, produced and several have toured regionally, nationally and internationally. The SLaM Program is our way of supporting other artists in their own creation process.
We prioritize applications that share our long-held values of creativity, innovation, diversity and rigour.
The Space Residency Program provides successful applicants with one to two weeks of free rehearsal/creation space at our FishBowl Studio on Granville Island, and limited support from our technical and production staff.
How to Apply:
Submissions for the 2025 SLaM program are now closed. We look forward to accepting new applications at the beginning of 2026. New Deadline will be announced at the end of this year.
Include in your submission:
- Expression of Interest – tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in SLaM (250 words).
- Project Description – describe your project or activity and articulate your goals for using the Fishbowl (250 words).
- Bios – individual or of all members if submitting as a group.
- Support Material and Recommender Letters (encouraged but not required) – give us a glimpse into your project or practice.
Examples: play excerpts (5 pages max), video submission (2 minutes max), design portfolio (5 images max), etc. Please contact us if you need help transferring larger video or image files. - Please indicate which dates you are interested in (Monday to Sunday) between April 7 and August 25, 2025 specifying one week or two.
Questions? Join us on zoom for a SLaM Space FAQ. Email our Associate Producer, Matthew Rhodes at producer@bocadellupo.com to book your space, or to ask your question directly.
Applicants being considered for the next stage will be contacted directly by Boomer Stacey, Artistic Producer.
Check out the participants of our SLaM Program from 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The SLaM Program is supported by: The RBC Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, City of Vancouver Office of Cultural Affairs, BC Gaming and Granville Island CMHC.
The SLaM Program would not be possible without the support of our generous individual donors. 100% of the funds raised go to support independent artists in our community to create new work. We give a heartfelt thank you to the following donors who made this year’s campaign a success:
And a special thank you to our Board Chair, Carmen Stossel, who double matched every donation made by the Boca del Lupo board.