Language:
English
Founded:
2023
Duration:
2 weeks to 3 months
Paid by artist:

The artist is expected to cover their residency fee, travel, and food.

April - October
Two-week: $1,300 CAD.
Three-week: $1,800 CAD.
One month to three months: $2,200 CAD/month.

November - March
Two-week: $850 CAD.
Three-week: $1,250 CAD.
One month to three months: $1,650 CAD/month.

Upon acceptance, the organisers can provide a letter of invitation to help with visas and funding support.

Application guidelines:

Please send an email to [email protected] with:

  • Name
  • CV
  • A 100-word or less description of the work you want to create
  • Supplies you will need (at the residency or that you will need to purchase, i.e. an art store visit)
  • Length of time and dates you would prefer to come
  • A PDF of 10 images of previous work
  • How you plan to fund the trip (self-funded, grants)
Deadline:
Ongoing
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A Position on Retreat

A Position on Retreat

Visual art and music artist residency
A Position on Retreat AiR, Canada
A Position on Retreat AiR, Canada
A Position on Retreat AiR, Canada
Description

The residency program provides time and space for individual creative development and planned group nature-based activities. They aim to create an experience that fosters personal and creative growth, develop medium-specific skills, and connect more deeply with nature.

The residency program welcomes all media of artistic expression, and they have spaces and resources to aid in both digital and traditional practices, including painting, drawing, digital photography, video, film, 3D animation, AI, creative coding, game development, XR, emerging digital practices, Web3, creative and academic writing, and more.

Outcome

This is a time to relax, experiment, and create through self-directed exploration. The outcome is both what you create but also the creative and mental state you will leave with.

Studio Information

The residency has several workspaces for digital work or writing and two private studios with easels, desks, and wall space. You can also set up outside on the property in nature.

Accommodation Information

The residency houses 3 to 4 artists and has private bedrooms with shared spaces, including a kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry, a common area, individual and shared digital and traditional studio spaces, outdoor seating areas, and access to nature trails, rivers, and lakes.

Technical Information

Experiences and equipment they offer:

  • Group nature trips to produce new work around the island.
  • Technical resources.
  • 13″ inch fine art printer.
  • High-end digital cameras and lenses
  • A high-end computer for digital work and 3D rendering.
  • VR equipment.
  • Projector.
  • Audio-video equipment for review and presentation of video work.
  • Traditional media spaces, easels, desks, and wall space.
Location

Lake Cowichan's sparkling, serene waters and stunning mountain views create an immersive natural backdrop that fosters inspiration and rejuvenates your artistic spirit. Use the residency as your home base to explore old-growth forests, mountain vistas, rocky Pacific Ocean beaches, and much more.

Contact information

30 Renfrew Ave
Lake Cowichan BC V0R2G0
Canada

Email
brad [at] apositiononretreat.com
Website
https://apositiononretreat.com