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Visual Arts Nova Scotia in partnership with le Conseil des arts de la Baie (le CAB) will host VANS In Residence this spring in Church Point.

VANS in Residence provides a stipend to support the artist, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and le CAB 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 residency will take place over 4 consecutive weeks between April 1 – May 9, 2026.

We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to Nova Scotian artists, and especially to those of Acadian heritage.

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. The Printmaking Studio, La Manivelle, will be available to artists with a background in printmaking and the ability to work independently. An orientation to the equipment and spaces will be provided. Artists are responsible for securing any additional specialized equipment.

A stipend of $2500 will be paid to the artist and studio space will be provided in the multi-purpose room at La Manivelle. Accommodations will be provided if needed for artists from outside the local area.

Eligibility: This residency is open to members of VANS living in Nova Scotia.

Location: VANS in Residence at Le CAB will take place at La Manivelle, Rendezvous de la Baie, 23 Lighthouse Road, Church Point, NS.

Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026, at 5pm.

Application guidelines can be found here.

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