Open Call with rolling deadline for 2025: Limited spots are still open for March, April, Sept, Oct, and Nov.
Studio H Canada International Artists Residency (SHC) program is open to experimental music and sound artist residencies for the 2025 calendar year!
Studio H Canada is grateful to live and create on unceded Coast Salish territories. We acknowledge our traditional hosts and neighbours the Sci’anew Nation (Beecher Bay), T’Sou’ke Nation, and Nuu-chah-nulth Pacheedaht Nation and strive to honour them in a spirit of respect and creativity.
Located on the beautiful west coast of British Columbia, Canada on southern Vancouver Island, SHC offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fabulous studio with luxurious accommodations including a hot tub and two acres of forest and gardens. This area of Canada is known for its beautiful wilderness and coastal environment.
Studio H Canada encourages sound artists and musicians from who are interested in working in experimental sound and music projects from Canada and internationally to apply. Artists do not need to be primarily working in sound or music to apply; however, the artist’s residency goals and project should be focused on sound art and/or experimental music. While at Studio H Canada, artists will have access to various instruments in the studio including marimba, hand pan drum, and additional percussion instruments, as well electrical extension cables that can run 200 feet into the forest on the property for those interested in working in or performing in nature. Sound recording and mixing can be successfully undertaken in the studio as the acoustics are conducive for these activities.
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Available Dates
Studio H Canada currently has openings for music and sound artist residencies for February, March, and April 2025. However, we encourage any artist looking for residency in 2025 with Studio H Canada to apply for other dates. We strive to pair a Canadian artist with an international artist during their residency!
Please note that for 2025, Studio H Canada has a minimum residency length of 4 weeks. All artists can apply for more than one month if available.
If you have any questions or would like to inquire about dates, please reach out to us via email at: studiohresidencycanada@gmail.com
Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2024 for February, March, April 2025 dates (until filled); rolling deadline for later 2025 dates
The Studio
The studio is located in a separate building from the suites overlooking the property’s garden. The main studio space is approximately 1,000 square feet and has high ceilings and large walls, and is perfect for projects of all shapes and sizes.
The multimedia studio space is approximately 1,000 square feet and has high ceilings and large walls, and is good for projects focused on music and sound (and other artistic pursuits). High speed internet is in the studio and both suites. There is lots of room for producing, exhibiting and collaborating!
Learn more about the studio and equipment at Studio H Canada.
Accommodations
Typically, Studio H Canada hosts 2 artists at a time and has separate studio space for textile and multimedia artists. Collectives and artist groups can be accommodated in the View Suite; contact us for more information. Studio H Canada International Artist Residency is a highly social atmosphere, and strives to create an organic experience both inside and outside of the studio. Ideally, artists from across Canada are paired with an International artist while in residence to promote interdisciplinary and international friendship and artistic collaboration.
The residency has two separate accommodation options:
- The Studio Suite (private suite, shared kitchen)
- The View Suite (private bedroom + bathroom, shared common areas)
Please note that Studio H Canada cannot guarantee suite availability or preference.
See full details about accommodation here.
Residency Fees
Residencies at SHC are designed to be affordable for artists. Some additional supports may be provided including advertising for events or talks, depending on the residency. A $100 CAD transferable deposit is required once residency placement is accepted by the artist.
- The Studio Suite — $1400 CAD /4 weeks
- The View Suite — $1500 CAD /4 weeks
See full details about registration and fees here.
Application Information
All interested artists can apply by completing the intake form:
Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2024
Once we review your application we will contact you for an online personal interview via video conferencing. The interview is to meet the artists and review the goals of the residency to ensure that SHC is the right choice. If this is appropriate we will follow up with an offer letter and contract outlining dates and information about the residency.
