Seedlings Emerging Arts Residency 2026

Eligibility

Eligible countries: CA

Emerging artists based in Lower Mainland, BC with 2+ years of practice; priority to artists facing barriers

Seedlings Emerging Arts Residency 2026 Artist in Residence just added Updated: 01 October 2026 Artist in Residence just added Seedlings Emerging Arts Residency 2026 Updated: 01 October 2026 A two-month group residency at James Black Gallery supporting emerging artists to develop new or ongoing work through accessible studio space, mentorship, peer exchange and programming opportunities, without an expectation to complete work. Who can apply: Emerging artists based in Lower Mainland, BC with 2+ years of dedicated practice. Priority is given to artists facing barriers, including racialised, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, neurodivergent, newcomer, immigrant and low-income artists. What you get: $450 honorarium, two months’ gallery access, a two-week intensive with 24/7 access, mentorship and skill-sharing workshops, facilitated critique, administrative support, and optional opportunities for public programming, community engagement or a work-in-progress showcase. Deadline 10 October 2026

Award

CA$450

studio access, mentorship, skill-sharing workshops, critique, administrative support