Artists at Studio H

Studio H Canada International Artist Residency welcomes artists working across disciplines, practices and stages of their creative lives. Each artist arrives with their own intentions for the residency—whether to research, create, experiment, collaborate, or simply make space for new possibilities.

Explore the artists who have undertaken residencies at Studio H and discover the practices, inquiries and projects they have developed during their time here. You can also use the search box to find an artist and other posts featuring their work.

August 23, 2026

Saruye, Artist in Residence, Canada

Multimedia Residency Dates: August 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Saruye, an emerging, Iranian-Canadian multidisciplinary visual artist from Toronto, Canada. Saruye works across painting, installation, performance, photography, and lens-based media. Drawing from her…
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August 14, 2026

Chantel Traub, Artist in Residence, Canada

Printmaking, Textiles Residency Dates: August 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Chantel Traub, an emerging, multimedia visual artist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Chantel’s residency brings together textiles, printmaking, natural materials, and a deep…
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July 23, 2026

Keyede Heidel Ajakaiye, Artist in Residence, Canada

Mixed Media Residency Dates: July 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Keyede Heidel Ajakaiye, an emerging multidisciplinary artist from Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Working across photography, painting, and mixed media, Keyede uses visual…
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July 6, 2026

Shirry Insole, Artist in Residence, Canada

Multimedia, Research Residency Dates: July 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Shirry Insole, an emerging, multimedia visual artist from Kelowna, BC, Canada. During this residency, I aim to further develop my ongoing project,…
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June 25, 2026

Nishra Ranpura, Artist in Residence, USA

Textiles, Technology Residency Dates: June 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Nishra Ranpura, a multidisciplinary visual artist, researcher, creative technologist, and educator whose work brings together weaving, digital technologies, and participatory making. Drawing…
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June 10, 2026

Lisa Rosowsky, Artist in Residence, USA

Mixed Media, Textiles Residency Dates: June 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Lisa Rosowsky, an established, multidisciplinary visual artist from Massachusetts, USA. Lisa creates incisive, multidisciplinary works that confront the politics of memory,…
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May 25, 2026

Genevie Henderson – Artist in Residence, Canada

Painting Residency Dates: May 3-30, 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome returning artist Genevie Henderson for a third season! Genevie is a visual artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We look forward to seeing…
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April 10, 2026

Myranda Storm, Artist in Residence, Canada

Mixed Media, Research Residency Dates: April 2026 Studio H Canada is excited to welcome Myranda Storm, an emerging artist from Vancouver, BC Canada. During this residency I will be creating original oil paintings for my…
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March 30, 2026

Anna Vineyard, Artist in Residence, Canada

Writing Residency Dates: April 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Anna Vineyard from Saltspring Island, BC, Canada. Life is busy, too busy! This residency will allow me the space to hear my own…
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January 18, 2026

Kathy Bussert-Webb, Artist in Residence, USA

Sculpture, Mixed Media Residency Dates: March 2026 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Kathy Bussert-Webb, a sculptor and multimedia visual artist from Seattle, Washington, USA. Kathy will complete a one-month residency at SHC in…
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November 5, 2025

Zoë LeBrun, Artist in Residence, Canada

Multimedia, video, installation and sound Residency Dates: November 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Zoë LeBrun (she/they), an emerging, multidisciplinary artist from and practicing on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. While at…
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September 21, 2025

Laura Swingen, Artist in Residence, USA

Drawing, Mixed Media Residency Dates: October 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Laura Swingen, an emerging, multidisciplinary visual artist from Portland, Oregon, USA. Laura works in painting and drawing. My primary focus for…
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August 28, 2025

Cricket Jergens (they/them), Artist in Residence, USA

Textiles Residency Dates: September 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Cricket Jergens (they/them), an emerging textile artist from Portland, Oregon, USA. I identify as a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, and differentially abled person. Sharing…
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August 28, 2025

Della Orrey, Artist in Residence, Canada

Sound, Music Residency Dates: September 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Della Orrey, an emerging, musician and sound design artist from Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Have a listen here! I am looking forward to…
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August 10, 2025

Leslie Crabtree Savage, Artist in Residence, Canada

Textiles Residency Dates: August 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Leslie Crabtree Savage, a textile artist from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Leslie will be working on large-scale cyanotype prints and quilt projects in the…
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July 31, 2025

Kristi Poole-Adler, Artist in Residence, Canada

Textiles, Multimedia Residency Dates: August 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Kristi Poole-Adler, a multidisciplinary visual artist from Whistler, BC, Canada. Her practice investigates the semiotics of language through ideas of intimacy, relationships,…
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July 9, 2025

Elias Kubota – Artist in Residence, Canada

Textiles Residency Dates: July 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Elias Kubota, an emerging Canadian artist who works in multimedia with a special interest in textiles – lace making and weaving. We can’t…
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May 6, 2025

Genevie Henderson – Artist in Residency, Canada

Painting Residency Dates: May 4-31, 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome returning artist Genevie Henderson, a visual artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We look forward to seeing Genevie’s new paintings – inspired by…
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May 6, 2025

Ruby Webb – Artist in Residence, USA

Textiles, Fashion Residency Dates: May 4-31, 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Ruby Webb, an emerging, size inclusive fashion designer and textile artist from Oregon, USA. Most of the time, my garment creation…
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March 26, 2025

Hailey Kennedy – Artist in Residence, Canada

Multimedia residency and featured artist talk Residency Dates: April 6- May 3, 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Hailey Kennedy an archaeologist and multimedia artist focusing on drawing from Edmonton, Alberta for the…
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February 16, 2025

Trish Baggott – Artist in Residence, USA

Multimedia, Collage Residency Dates: March 2025 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Trish Baggott, a multimedia visual artist from Hull, Massachusetts, USA. Trish will develop new collage works during her residency. I am thrilled…
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January 7, 2025

Grace Hopkins – Artist in Residence, USA

Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Grace Hopkins a photography-based multidisciplinary visual artist, curator, and art historian from Massachusetts, USA. Grace will be working on a writing project while at Studio H. … More…
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January 3, 2025

Reggie Harrold – Artist in Residence, Canada

Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Reggie Harrold, an emerging, Indigenous fashion designer and artist from British Columbia, Canada. Reggie will be continuing work on a fashion collection started while at the Banff Centre…
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July 11, 2024

Ashlee Banxxs — Artist in Residence, USA

Textiles Residency Dates: July 2024 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Ashlee Banxxs, an emerging, textile artist and designer from Atlanta, Georgia, USA as the Artist in Residence during July! While at SHC, Ashlee…
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June 28, 2024

Louise Bunn — Artist In Residence, Canada

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture Residency Dates: June/July 2024 Studio H Canada is thrilled to welcome Louise Bunn, an a visual artist working in drawing and painting from Vancouver, BC as the Artist in Residence during June…
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Zoë LeBrun

9 months ago

I had an amazing time at Studio H in the View Suite! Heidi and Michael were excellent hosts and I had a great time creating art and researching alongside the other artist there. Highly recommend!

Leslie Savage

10 months ago

Studio H was a wonderful experience. Did a ton of work, both in the studio and. on the patio, stitching and making cyanotype prints, and Heidi and Michael's generosity, sense of both fun and diligence, and their wide-ranging experience were inspirational.

B Wass

The most amazing experiences are here in this oasis within the rainforest

trish baggott

1 year ago

I spent a month at Studio H Canada in March 2025, and it was an incredibly rewarding and inspiring experience. The residency gave me the time and space to reflect on my art practice, explore new ideas, and create new work in a peaceful, supportive environment. Heidi was a gracious and thoughtful host, and the studio—with its lovely view—offered everything I needed to focus and recharge. It was my first visit to Vancouver Island, and I found both the location and the community welcoming and full of quiet inspiration. A perfect setting for a residency.

ruby webb

What a sweet gem of an experience! I couldn’t recommend it enough! Every moment was refreshing. I adored my studio and suite spaces, plus the view! The openness for possibilities was wide and I was continuously inspired to create! Heidi is the best and I’m so grateful to have been able to meet so many great people during my time!

Hailey Kennedy

Studio H International is truly a remarkable experience! Heidi is an amazing mentor, providing me with many new skills and feedback to further my art practice. Being here has shaped my career as an artist and provided me with the much needed time, inspiration and direction I never realized was missing. I look forward to implementing the things I've learned and my work will be inspired by the beautiful landscape in the years to come. I hope I can return again soon.

Miyoko number2

2 years ago

My time as an artist in residence at Studio H Canada was unforgettable. First of all, Heidi and Michael are exceptional hosts, and the environment of the studio is outstanding. Everything about Studio H is absolutely perfect for an art residency: its natural surroundings, the retreat-like atmosphere, free from distractions yet full of inspiration. There's so much more I could say, but you just need to go and discover for yourself how positively impactful this art residency will be for you.
Miyoko (from France)

Ashlee Banxxs

I had a truly incredible experience at the residency. The stunning location provided the clarity and inspiration I needed to focus on my art. Heidi was a gracious host, creating an environment where I could explore my own techniques while also learning from fellow artists. We shared our knowledge and honed our craft together. The landscape surrounding the studio is breathtaking, filled with vibrant herbs and flowers, immersing us in nature. The ocean views are simply spectacular. I genuinely believe this is one of the best residencies out there, and I would love the opportunity to visit again.

grace s.chwarz

heidi is simply the best :) sharing such a beautiful space and studio with artists is truly a gift, that i got to thankfully experience back in april this year. a worthwhile experience and beautiful place to experience it. thank you heidi!

Jenn Pearson

Studio H residency was absolutely ideal for me, which at the time was cozy and peaceful. Heidi is a fantastic host, who not only facilitated my needs, but also provided inspiration, knowledge, and friendship. I highly recommend this residency.

Daniela P. Meier

After my long and sometimes somewhat turbulent journey, Studio H was the perfect place for me to regain my creative strength! I was able to devote a month to art in the middle of nature. I was inspired by the surrounding nature, the collected flotsam and the conversations with the super friendly hosts.

With yoga in the forest and walks on the beach, the stay felt like an art-peace retreat.

In addition to the hospitality, I was also super happy with the accommodation itself. It was well equipped, offered all the necessary comforts and also had breathtaking views of the sea, Vicotria and, if the weather was clear, Mount Baker.

It was an unforgettable time. Thank you very much for everything, I hope to see you again and come back!

Vanessa Valero

Not enough good words to describe this residency and this place. Really magical. The landscape was just breathtaking, but what I will remember the most are the hosts. I really enjoyed my time here—very productive and very comfortable. I would definitely go back!

Laura Kunciūtė

3 years ago

Heidi is a gem and Studio H Canada, that she shares wholeheartedly, is the most welcoming art residency there is. Since the studio is crafted by a fellow artist, the space is very intuitive and full of inspiration.
The experience the Studio H Canada International Artist Residency brings is a balance between solitude, sheltering nature and abundance of wisdom from Heidi.

Art Action Earwig

We had the pleasure of learning how to make art-soap with Heidi. Our experimenting was a success thanks to Heidi’s insight and expert advice.

Spacious and versatile studio space with lots of light.

Comfortable, clean and cozy living space.

Gracious, encouraging and communicative hosts.

Beautiful and inspiring location in Metchosin with views of Victoria and the Salish Sea. Its easy to walk in the woods or explore nearby lakes and coastline, not too close and not too far from the city.

Studio H Canada International Artist Residencies

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