Eligibility & Criteria

The Artist-in-Residence programme is open to recent craft and design graduates to explore, pursue and accelerate their creative and professional potential in a comprehensive studio environment. Recent is defined as within 5 years of graduating. Criteria include:

• Talent, skill and innovation.
• Post-secondary Degree or diploma from a Craft/Design/Art College or University.
• Demonstrate the potential for artistic and technical development.
• Ability to demonstrate progress in your practice and career and a commitment to exhibit, promote and seek support for your work.
• Commitment to participate in all Craft programming.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work without a Studio Technician.
• Willingness to avail yourself of all Harbourfront Centre resources.
• Ability to work co-operatively, respectfully and responsibly.
• Ability to work in view of the public.

Fees

Harbourfront Centre Artists-in-Residence programme is subsidized. If awarded a position, you sign a one year contract and pay a monthly license fee of $89.75 (HST included).

The programme does not include housing or stipends.

International applicants please familiarize yourself with Citizenship and Immigration Canada: International Participants and Work Studies.

Types of Artists-in-Residence

Annual
One Year Contract for recent graduates. Usually begins in June.

Summer
(June-August) – Three Month Scholarship Contract for students. Available when space permits. Only students returning full-time to an educational institute may apply.

Short-Term
To complement our annual programme, duration depending on project. Mid-career artists may wish to consider this kind of residency. Minimum 3 months. Available when space permits. Please contact Head of Craft to discuss your eligibility.

Award
Free one-year residency is awarded in each studio to a recent graduate, if applicable. To be eligible for the award, you must have graduated within the prior two years.