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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.
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My time at Ou was exceptional. The team was thoughtful, patient, and deeply supportive, creating an environment that felt both welcoming and well organized. The housing was comfortable and thoughtfully arranged, and the studio was truly a dream—its expansive workspace allowed me to spread out, experiment freely, and fully immerse myself in the creative process.
If I'd known it was possible to both totally reset AND dive into my writing in such a fierce and productive way, I would have applied ages ago. The dedicated time away from "real life" to work on my project was such a gift. The gallery was immediately a haven. My cohort gave me energy and focus and friendship. I don't know if all residencies are this magical or if I landed a huge dose of first-timer's luck, but I'm grateful all the same!
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