Curation Residencies in Canada

Canadian Centre for Architecture

Montreal, Canada

The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal offers the Emerging Curator Residency Program, enabling emerging curators under 30 to propose and develop innovative projects on contemporary architecture, urban issues, landscape design, and related dynamics during a three-month residency. Finalists undergo a two-month remote mentorship in , with the selected candidate residing on-site between January and June to collaborate with the CCA team, culminating in project completion by . The program provides financial support including CAD 12,000 for travel, housing, and living expenses, plus separate project production funding.

Fonderie Darling is a visual arts center in Montreal's Old Montreal that offers international artist residencies through its Open Access program, welcoming contemporary artists and curators of all nationalities for tailor-made residencies lasting one to six months in a 19th-century industrial complex. The residency includes access to live-in studios, common areas, technical workshops, and support for artistic development, networking, and promotion.

Fogo Island Arts

Fogo Island, Canada

Fogo Island Arts is an international residency program founded in 2008 that invites professional contemporary artists, curators, writers, filmmakers, musicians, designers, and thinkers to live and work on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada, fostering creation, research, and connections around themes of sustainability, ecology, economy, and belonging. Residents stay in saltbox houses within local communities, with access to individual studios in scenic locations, and are expected to engage publicly through presentations or workshops. The program, part of the Shorefast Foundation, supports a range of disciplines and has specific opportunities like the fully funded 6-8 week Newfoundland and Labrador Artist Residency.

The Ou Gallery

Vancouver Island, Canada

The Ou Gallery is a gorgeous and intimate place to nurture your creative rest and renewal. Artists and writers have 24-hour access to their own designated studio in a 100 year-old boat-building workshop and a thoughtfully appointed private bedroom in a shared suite with a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Our Great Room, with its modern fireplace, original fir floors, 12’ ceilings and huge windows overlooking a creek fed by Mount Swuq'us (and frequented by herons and owls) is a perfect spot to unwind and connect with other creatives after a full day in the studio. Located in the Quw'ustun Valley, in the heart of Vancouver Island, a stunning, nature-filled place. Come here to decompress, gather new inspiration alongside like-minded artists and devote space and time to your work. There is no fee to apply. Residencies are two or four weeks long. See website for details: www.theougallery.com.