Craft Residencies

Updated October 10, 2021 @ 05:27 pm

These links will provide a listing of craft residences provincially, nationally, and internationally.

Things to Consider when Applying for Residency

• How long you want the residency to be e.g. 2 weeks – 6 months and beyond
• Do you want to stay local or do you want to travel
• Do you want to be paid
• Do you want to pay for the residency
• Where can you get funding to go.  E.g. travel, accommodation, food, etc
• Are you willing to teach
• Are you willing to do an artist talk
• What are the responsibilities of host
• What are your responsibilities

Support Materials to Compile when Applying for a Residency

This is a general list.  You will need to confirm with your desired residency what they want/need from you.

• A portfolio showing current work
• A current CV
• A statement of how the residency will contribute to your craft/artistic practice
• A description of the workshop you will deliver
• A proposed outline of the educational component you will partake in
• A description of how your background will aid or help heritage groups in the area
• Images of your current work
• Letter of intent

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Resource Links

• Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Resartis - Explore All Listings
• Canadian Crafts Federation
• Centre for Craft Nova Scotia
• Glenfiddich Artists in Residence
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
• Banff Artist Residence
• The Rooms