Call for Applications: 2027 Craft & Design Residency Program at Harbourfront Centre

What it is

A studio-based incubator for emerging craft and design artists. The only long-term Canadian residency supporting contemporary craft and design, helping artists build professional experience and develop sustainable creative careers.

Who it is for

Post-graduate and emerging artists with equivalent training in Design, Glass, Metal and Textile Studios.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Canada”

Where

Toronto, Canada

When

December 7, 2026

Starts September 1, 2027

What you get

Studio space and professional development support as part of a long-term residency program beginning September 1, 2027.

What you need to apply

• 10 portfolio images formatted to specifications: 3000-4000 pixels on longest side, 300 DPI, JPEG format, sRGB color profile, 5-10 MB file size. Only 3 detail or installation shots; all others must be single-work images., 10 required
• Online application form
• Two letters of recommendation from established professionals (mentors, professors, supervisors, or employers) familiar with your creative, technical, and conceptual abilities. Required only if selected for interview., 2 required
• Interview presentation: up to 15 digital images and 3-6 completed artworks for the selection committee to review in person (or shipped in advance for video interviews).

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

free

Apply

https://harbourfrontcentre.com/program/residency-program-information/