Artist Residency

Salmon River Studios is now accepting residency proposals from artists, writers, photographers/videographers, students, educators and others interested in spending time on our property creating work, conducting research, studying or simply enjoying the gorgeous setting and facilities. This is a family friendly residency- participants are encouraged to bring partners and children and to take advantage of the art and ecology centred programing available.

Artist Resident Application Process

As artist parents, we understand that when children come into the equation, we often take a step back from our arts practices- for years or more- this makes applying to artist residencies difficult as we may not be as competitive as artists who have been consistently active. At Salmon River Studios we understand that while your day job may not be arts related- you are an artist. Our goal is to cut the red tape for you and make available a place in which you can nurture that part of yourself, focus on your creativity, share your work through exhibitions (if desired) and hopefully return over the years, becoming a part of an arts community.

While typical artist residencies require applications in a competitive context, we base our application selection process on how well we will be able to support the applicant’s and their families needs and focus in how we can make them comfortable, provide them with the time, facilities and materials they need for their creativity to flourish!

Our family-friendly accommodations, childcare support, and intergenerational programming allow artist-parents to fully engage with their work while their children participate in enriching creative experiences. Whether developing new projects, collaborating with peers, or simply having uninterrupted time to focus, this residency ensures that parent-artists don’t have to choose between their practice and their family.

If this artist residency sounds like a good fit for you, please complete this form

*artist residents will have access to studio facilities, printmaking, ceramic and other equiptment and materials/assistance if needed as well as exhibition space. Amenities at the main barn studio include indoor outdoor kitchen, communal firepit/bbq, outhouse, shower and internet access.

Programming Calendar:

• Residencies are typically one week long and run May-Oct

• Childcare and arts/ecology/farm programming can be arranged individually or in groups May-Oct *additional expenses apply

• ‘Eco-Art Kids Camp’ is available for children ages 6-13 the first and third week in July (5 days per session 9am-4pm) *discounted rate for children of artist residents

Fees:

Artist residents are required to cover the cost of accommodation in one of our glamping units- access to facilities and equiptment are available at no added cost. Use of materials, exhibition space and assistance are available at cost and on a case by case basis depending on needs