Residency

Escape to Vancouver Island for a winter residency

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Closes

October 30, 2026

Effort

Not listed

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A winter artist residency and writing retreat on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, in a 100-year-old boat-building workshop. The residency supports artists in their creative practice with dedicated studio spaces, communal facilities, and a cohort-based experience designed for reflection and creative work during the mild, rainy winter season.

Who it is for

Artists at any stage of career, including writers, who wish to participate in a supported creative residency.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

internationalUK artists

Where

Vancouver Island, Canada

When

October 30, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A 2-week artist residency with private bedroom in shared housing, private studio space with equipment (darkroom, printers, scanners, painting and drawing facilities), access to shared kitchen, and shared communal spaces; residency fee is CAD $1,300 (or CAD $1,110 plus 5% GST for December 2026); no artist stipend or travel stipend provided.

What you need to apply

Not listed. Check the application page before you start.

How long it takes

Not listed. We only estimate once we can read what the application asks for.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.theougallery.com/residencyretreat