Language:
English
Founded:
2013
Duration:
1-2 Months
Paid by host:

The organizers cover the costs associated with the studio, and all promoting of artists workshops etc.

Paid by artist:

$750/month (covers the costs associated with the cottage where the artist stays), as well as transportation to and from the residency, groceries, and material costs.

Application guidelines:

Due to being paused for the pandemic, they are still rescheduling previously postponed artist residencies. Because of this, they have only a limited number of openings for 2023!


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The Sointula Art Shed Artist Residency Program

The Sointula Art Shed Artist Residency Program

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Description

An artist residency in a small cottage in the remote fishing village of Sointula, BC. The Sointula Art Shed welcomes writers, musicians, visual and performing artists from around the world to apply for this residency.
Sointula has an extremely rich and unique culture and history, as it was originally settled by Finnish socialist utopians led by Matti Kurika in 1901. Sointula is a small fishing village on Malcolm Island, which is located off of Port McNeill, Northern Vancouver Island, on the west coast of Canda, and a residency here is ideal for those artists who seek easy access to nature, quiet and few distractions.

Outcome

In addition to offering every artist an opportunity to show their work in the Window Gallery, the organizers also help connect interested artists with various members of the local community, and can organize various forms of outreach such as open studios, workshops, studio visits, etc.

Accommodation Information

The residency cottage consists of a small kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and a deck, with access to a studio space in our shed, which is right next door. The cottage is fully furnished and equipped with dishes, towels and bedding.

Technical Information

A studio/work space that can be used by various visual artists, as well as a covered outdoor area for those who need it. They can also arrange for various other specialized studio needs, as requested.

Location

Sointula, BC, which is on Malcolm Island, on the west coast of Canada, in the unceded Kwakwakw'akw Territory of the 'Namgis, Kwakiutl, and Mamalilikulla Nations.Wildlife is abundant in and around Sointula, with orcas, humpback whales, seals, and porpoises that can be viewed from the beaches, as well as mink, deer, and a variety of birds making their homes on the island. The Sointula Art Shed is located one block up from the water, and close to many hiking trails, a free-bike service, a museum, library, co-op (grocery, gas, and hardware) store, hotel and pub (The Whale's Rub Pub), recycling centre, thrift shop, a community garden, burger barn, and a bakery, as well as the many other activities and attractions in and around Sointula.

Contact information
Addresses

PO Box 246
Sointula BC V0N 3E0
Canada

Email
sointulaartshed [at] gmail.com