The WEDGE Residency, hosted by Akimbo Art in partnership with the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) and Ground Floor, is designed for early-emerging artists seeking to develop their practice within an institutional context. The residency provides a stipend of $250 per week, along with studio visits from CAG’s curatorial team, the Ground Floor team, and guest artists or curators. Residents also gain access to practical amenities including an on-site parking space, hand tools, basic workshop materials, and the CAG library and kitchenette. Beyond material support, the residency emphasizes public engagement. Each resident is expected to collaborate with CAG and Ground Floor to develop a public-facing initiative—such as an artist talk, online discussion, podcast, zine, or other output of their choosing. This component reflects a curatorial vision that values dialogue and audience interaction, positioning the residency as a platform for artists to test ideas and share processes with a broader community. The residency is situated in Vancouver, though the exact location is not specified in the provided details. By fostering connections with established curators and offering a modest stipend, WEDGE aims to support artists at a formative stage, providing time, space, and critical feedback to advance their work.