About the Program

The Resident Artist Program has been created to provide opportunities for a blend of recent graduates of arts and design institutions, as well as mid-career artists, to create, explore, learn and exchange ideas and insights within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Operating within a facility that offers a diverse choice of performing and visual arts programs, patrons of all ages enjoy a line-up of musicians and artists, and opportunities for hands-on creative expression in a professional arts environment. This marriage between visual and performing arts, community education and professional art practice provides a valued and unique atmosphere for emerging artists.

According to past resident artist Andrea Marcus, “It is not just the combination of art forms, but the possibility to connect and interact with so many people, visual artists, performing artists, businesses, and the general public that creates a wide scope of opportunity.”

Professional development activities include participating in exhibitions, teaching and assisting opportunities as well selling work in the gift shop and contributing to special events and festivals.

Resident Artist Benefits

• Resident artist office – computer, printer, slide scanner, fax machine, telephone, internet
  
• Teaching and assisting opportunities
  
• Representation on the Centre's website
  
• Annual Resident Artist Exhibition
  
• Opportunity for corporate commissions and to sell work in the Centre's Gift Shop
  
• On-site Studio Technician
  
• All utilities provided
  
• Free parking
  
• Opportunity of inter-disciplinary activities

A half-time residency is equivalent to a maximum of 25 hours of studio time per week or up to 100 hours per month.

Terms of Residency

Long-term
Available in the following studios:

• Wood
  
• Glass
  
• Textile & Fibre Arts
  
• Photography
  
• Ceramics
  
• Painting and Drawing
  
• Flameworking
  
• Interdisciplinary (across studios)

12-month residency with the option to renew up to three years
Teaching and corporate commission opportunities
Full listed benefits and services

NOTE: Artists wishing to renew their long-term residency beyond three years are required to submit a report describing how the program has been of benefit to their development and must propose plans for future use. Continues status is limited.

Short-term
Available in the following studios:

• Wood
  
• Textile & Fibre Arts
  
• Photography
  
• Ceramics
  
• Painting and Drawing
  
• Flameworking
  
• Interdisciplinary (across studios)

6 to 11-month residency with the option to renew up to three years
Teaching and corporate commission opportunities
Full listed benefits and services

Project-based residency
Less than six-month residencies are subject to approval based on specific studio requirements and availability
Some restrictions on benefits and services apply.

Resident’s Responsibilities

• To maintain the studio infrastructure and care for the studios
  
• To be self-motivated and committed to working in a co-operative environment
  
• To provide own materials and supplies

Application Information
Contact the Coordinator, Exhibitions and Residency Programs for information or to apply, click on the application form below. Please note, you must provide your own accommodation - this is not a live-in residency. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Call for information on availability or to arrange a personal tour.

Contact:
Exhibitions and Residency Program Coordinator
Phone: (905) 306.6161
Email: residency.residency@livingarts.on.ca


Download the Application Form