We are thrilled to be partnering with two organizations this spring that are each hubs in their own neighbourhoods helping people to connect with and through art.

VANS in Residence provides a stipend to support the artist, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and the community partner to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s time will be dedicated to their own work and 40% of the time will be dedicated to community-based work, which may include hands-on workshops, studio visits, talks and presentations.

The artist’s work can focus on research, development and/or the production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Projects that do not require specialized equipment are most suitable to the residency program. Artists are responsible for securing any specialized equipment.

A stipend of $2500 will be paid to the artist and studio space will be provided by the host organization. Accommodations, when needed, will be provided in the community.

Residency at ARTSPLACE

Eligibility: This residency is open to any professional artist who is/becomes a member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 1, 2024

Residency at ARCAC: 4 weeks between April 15 and May 31, 2024 (1 week planning to take place in advance, TBA)

Residency at Wonder’neath

Eligibility: This residency is open to BIPOC professional visual artists who are based in the Halifax Regional Municipality and who are/becomes a member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 1, 2024

Residency at Wonder’neath: May 5 – 31, 2024  (1 week planning to take place in advance, TBA)

Find details about both residencies here.

Questions? Email Andrea Ritchie at paints@visualarts.ns.ca