Find your inspiration here: 2027 Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Indigenous artists warmly invited; small collaborative groups welcome by prior arrangement.

Find your inspiration here: 2027 Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada Deadline: 16 Jan 2027 Country: Canada Artist-run. Artist-centred. Research. Create. Experiment. Collaborate. Studio H Canada welcomes artists from Canada and around the world for four-week residencies on Canada’s Pacific west coast. We are in rural Metchosin, British Columbia, on the unceded territory of the SC’IȺNEW Nation. Gardens and forest surround the studio, in a seaside community of farms, lakes and mountains. We have put years of care and investment into a place where artists can feel at home and give their work the time and attention it deserves. Private accommodation offers comfort and quiet; shared studio and living spaces allow for conversation and creative exchange. You might bring a project already underway, a material you want to explore, or a question you need time to consider. Once you arrive, it becomes your residency. Who should apply? You may be working with textiles or fibre, following a research question, writing, exploring sound, or bringing several disciplines together. You may want to develop an existing body of work or give yourself time to try something unfamiliar. We welcome textile and fibre artists, research-based artists, writers, music and sound artists, and visual, media and interdisciplinary artists. Emerging and established artists are welcome, as are small collaborative groups by prior arrangement. We welcome artists across cultures, identities and backgrounds. Indigenous artists are warmly invited to apply. Studio H aims to offer a culturally safe environment that respects Indigenous knowledge and creative practices and supports ceremony as part of creating here. Time, space and support I = T(S) + E: Inspiration = Time × Space + Environment. Time to work, a well-equipped shared studio, comfortable private accommodation and the surrounding landscape all contribute to the experience here. We typically host two artists at a time. That small scale allows us to get to know one another, discuss work and learn from different practices, with space for solitude as well. Creative exchange and collaboration develop through shared interests. Artist and founder , a Red River Métis citizen with Icelandic and Swedish settler ancestry, is an interdisciplinary artist involved in the regional arts community. Her mentoring grows out of conversations about your work and what would be useful to you. It can include discussing ideas, sharing a technique, working through a material or technical question, offering feedback, or considering how to share your work with an audience. You retain direction of your practice, with an experienced fellow artist available to think things through with you. Living Lightly on the Land guides how we care for the gardens, forest, shared spaces and resources we use. Artists become part of that everyday care during their stay. Your work can explore any subject; this is about our relationship with the place and with one another. Duration of residency All residencies are four weeks ling. Artists arrive on Sunday at noon and depart on the final Saturday by noon. This Open Call is for the first residency period of 2027. Nine four-week periods are offered during the year, with a full one-week break between each. Periods begin from February to November, and the final period ends in December. See Plan Your Residency on our website for the full-year calendar and availability. https://studiohcanadaresidency.ca/plan-your-residency Accommodation Care has gone into the spaces where artists live as well as where they work. Both the Studio Suite and View Suite have a private bedroom and bathroom. The Studio Suite also has a private lounge and breakfast facilities. A shared main kitchen in the View Suite provides space for full meal preparation, food storage and dishes. Gardens, barbecue, outdoor spaces, laundry and the hot tub are shared. We typically host two artists, with suite allocation depending on availability. All bed linens, kitchen towels, and bath towels, mats etc. are provided. Cleaning supplies, laundry soap, and some toiletries and first aid kit are also provided. Artists manage their own groceries, meals, laundry and everyday routines. Studio H provides arrival pickup from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or the ferry terminal (Swartz Bay or Victoria harbour), arranged in advance. Plan separately for day-to-day transportation, materials and off-site activities. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Choose Textile or Multimedia for your primary activity when applying. Textile supports textile, fibre and related processes, with resources for weaving, sewing, machine embroidery, felting and fibre processing. Multimedia welcomes visual art, sculpture, photography, video, sound, installation, printmaking, book arts, writing, academic research, music, performance and interdisciplinary work. Research can be part of either option. We also know that often artists come to work on video for example and can end up creating something on the embroidery machine and vice versa. Choosing a primary activity doesn't mean you can't do other things, it just helps us plan. . Shared work surfaces, studio tools, digital and general resources, high-speed internet and outdoor working possibilities support different ways of creating. Artists bring or source materials specific to their practice; a broad range of materials is also available here. Discuss specialist equipment, noise, ventilation, scale and technical needs before arrival. Mentoring, feedback and practical problem-solving are available when useful. Explore Creating Here – Studio & Equipment. https://studiohcanadaresidency.ca/creating-here-studio-equipment/Studio / Workspace Studio H is designed to adapt to artists rather than ask artists to bring a whole studio with them. The main studio is approximately 1,000 square feet, with high ceilings, large wall surfaces and room for changing configurations. Worktables, walls and other working surfaces can be arranged according to the needs of the artists in residence while respecting shared space and each other’s work. The studio is in a separate building from the resident accommodation and overlooks the garden, forests, and some sea views. A flat concrete area outside the studio can extend the working space for painting, construction, sanding and other suitable activities when weather and the nature of the work allow. High-speed internet is available. Please note: the rural property has a steep driveway, uneven ground and some stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair or walker access. Review the FAQ and discuss accessibility or other practical needs during the application conversation.Fees and support $2,450 CAD total residency fee, plus applicable taxes: $2,200 base residency fee, $100 non-refundable fund deposit supporting the Irene Borins Ash Commemorative Textile Residency, and $150 Maintenance & Sustainability fee. The same base rate applies to the Studio Suite and View Suite. Group arrangements are discussed individually. There is no application fee. Depending on the residency, Studio H may provide in-kind supports for promotion and advertising of events and hospitality. Artists cover travel, food, materials, production costs and personal expenses. All residency fees are paid before arrival; a payment instalment plan is available. Studio H does not provide direct funding for this regular Open Call. Accepted artists with an agreement and the required deposit may request a letter to support an external funding application. See current residency fees and accommodation information. Expectations towards the artist We ask artists to come with intention, curiosity and care for the place and the people sharing it. You direct your practice, and a fixed outcome is not required. Artists manage their daily needs and contribute to a respectful shared living and working environment. Arrival orientation helps you settle in and covers studio and property routines, safety, Living Lightly on the Land, Living Together, and Indigenous Protocols. An artist talk, workshop, exhibition or open studio is optional, discussed individually and subject to feasibility. Public activities need advance planning; Studio H requires 90 days to plan, promote and coordinate events. Collaboration is welcome when mutually desired. Application information Tell us about the work you are doing and what you would like time for at Studio H. Use the 2027 online application form to share your practice, preferred residency option and dates, and any materials, equipment or practical supports you may need. Include website or portfolio links and a current CV. If your work is not available online, upload five images as requested in the form. Applications for later 2027 residencies remain open on an ongoing basis, subject to availability. We review applications for artistic fit, residency fit and practical readiness. Selected applicants are invited to a Google Meet conversation: a chance to discuss your ideas, ask questions and explore whether Studio H is a good fit for you. Resident Guides are introduced at the interview so you can make an informed decision before an agreement is offered. If we move forward together, the next steps are an offer, agreement, payments, pre-arrival preparation and arrival/orientation.

What to submit

Portfolio, CV, Work samples

How to apply

Use the 2027 online application form to describe your practice, preferred residency option and dates; include website/portfolio links and a current CV, or upload five images if work is not online.