Studio H Canada International Artists Residencies

Rolling Deadline for applications – limited spots are still open for March, April, Sept, Oct, and Nov.

Studio H Canada International Artists Residency (SHC) program is open to multimedia and open discipline 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 SC’IȺNEW Nation, 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 artists looking to work on 2D and 3D multimedia projects including painting, drawing, digital photography, sculpture and installation, as well as writers and researchers, from Canada and internationally to apply. While at Studio H Canada, artists will have access to studio space as well as equipment including glass pallets, easels, tripods, tables, book binding tools, and power tools.

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Available Dates

Studio H Canada currently has openings for multimedia and open discipline residencies for March, April, Sept, Oct, and Nov. However, we encourage any artist looking for residency in 2025 with Studio H Canada to apply. 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 perfect for projects focused on painting, sculpture, installation, and music and sound. The front area outside the studio is a flat concrete pad for outdoor creating and construction, sanding or other similar activities during good weather. Water is currently available from an outside tap, but a new sink and wet area will be installed in the near future. High speed internet is in the studio and both suites. There is lots of room for producing, exhibiting and collaborating!

There is a dedicated textile and tapestry area adjacent to the multimedia studio space and includes a LeClerc tapestry loom, drum carder, sewing machines, Janome 550e embroidery machine and yarn baller, perfect for artists looking to work on textile projects including but not limited to weaving, felt-making, sewing, embroidery, and tapestry. A variety of hand tools are available to use, however, artists should provide their own specialized tools if necessary. Local wools are available for artists to use for a small additional fee — contact us for more information.

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.