Events at Studio H Canada

Events create opportunities for artists to share ideas, practices and works in progress, and for conversations to extend beyond the studio.

Events at Studio H brings together artist talks, open studios, workshops, presentations and other gatherings connected to the residency—at Studio H, in the community and online.

Featured image to the left: Celebrating Artists online event in 2022

September 19, 2026

Embodied Weaving: An Open Studio with Nishra Ranpura

During her residency at Studio H Canada, Nishra Ranpura used the studio as an active laboratory. The interdisciplinary artist, researcher and creative technologist was investigating crafted machines, woven computation and embodied making. Her research brings…
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March 24, 2026

Open Call for May 2026 – Artist Residencies in all media

We have a last minute opening for a residency May 3-30, 2026 at Studio H Canada International Artist Residency. This residency would ideally suite a textile artist, however writers, researchers and multimedia artists are encouraged…
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August 30, 2025

OPEN CALL – Irene Borins Ash Commemorative Textile Residency

Give us your best proposal for this exciting funded textile residency! Applications are now being accepted.
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July 23, 2025

Open Call – Artist Residencies in all media now open for 2026

Studio H Canada International Artist Residency is excited to announce that applications are now open for artist residencies in all media for 2026. Check out the promo below and all the updates on the Residency…
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April 6, 2025

Artist Talk – Hailey Kennedy

Art, Archaeology and Community Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 2:30-3:30 PMWhere: Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3, and online Please join us for an artist talk “Art, Archaeology, and Community”…
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November 20, 2024

Open Call: 2025 Multimedia and Open Discipline Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

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…
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November 18, 2024

Open Call: 2025 Experimental Music and Sound Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

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…
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November 7, 2024

Open Call: 2025 Textile Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

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 textile artist residencies for the 2025 calendar year!…
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December 5, 2023

Studio H Canada Presents: A Talk With The Artists 2016–2022 Now Live On Our YouTube Channel!

We are celebrating our artists in residence, both past and present! Originally recorded on December 11th, 2022, this session features artists practicing across multiple disciplines from both Canada and internationally who participated in residencies at…
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October 7, 2023

Open Studio Day – with Laura Kunciūtė

Come out and meet the artist! Join us for a relaxed afternoon with light refreshments as Laura shows us the Leclerc loom and the projects she has been working on here and talk about her work…
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February 6, 2023

Sign up Now! Expressive Drawing with Patricia Eschuk

Studio H Canada International Artists Residency is excited to announce a new online workshop, Expressive Drawing with Patricia Eschuk to take place over four weeks April-May 2023. Dates: Saturdays April 15, 22, 29, and May…
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December 11, 2022

Announcing the Irene Borins Ash Commemorative Textile Residency

A Unique Textile Artist Residency in Canada Studio H Canada International Artist Residency and the Northern Women Arts Collaborative are excited to announce a new textile residency in honour of artist, activist, and social worker…
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December 11, 2022

Launch of Online Exhibition Gallery

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first online exhibition: Celebration of Artist Residencies 2022. This page goes live on December 11, 2022 at 12:59 pm, just one minute before the live Zoom…
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October 29, 2022

Celebrating a creative year of art residencies!

Join us for a free talk: Hear from the Artists in Residence participants – what they did, where they are now, and where they’re going! Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022 Time: 1:00PM PST (Vancouver, BC time) Platform: ZOOM…
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February 24, 2021

Under the Influence at Dinosaur Park -Artist Talk with Heidi Bergstrom

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2021Time: 2:00pmPlace: ONLINE, Zoom and Facebook Live Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta is one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in Canada, and the largest late Cretaceous (75 million years…
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January 13, 2021

Moving Forms: Life Drawing with Dancers, drawing moving bodies.

Dancer Kayla Henry, Photo by: Ashlene Nairn Join Studio H Canada International Artist Residency and Xchanges Artists’ Gallery and Studios online in this exciting FREE online event at Dance Days 2021! Thursday, January 21, 2021…
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October 18, 2019

Winter Wanderings II – Open Studio 2019

Our 2nd studio pre-winter get together. Come out and enjoy some art, culture, and friendship…Possibly Pizza… … More Winter Wanderings II – Open Studio 2019
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November 11, 2018

Open Studio – Winter Wanderings Dec 1st

Our first ever open studio – check out the details! … More Open Studio – Winter Wanderings Dec 1st
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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

11 months ago

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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Events at Studio H

Embodied Weaving: An Open Studio with Nishra Ranpura

Open Call for May 2026 – Artist Residencies in all media

OPEN CALL – Irene Borins Ash Commemorative Textile Residency

Open Call – Artist Residencies in all media now open for 2026

Artist Talk – Hailey Kennedy

Open Call: 2025 Multimedia and Open Discipline Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

Open Call: 2025 Experimental Music and Sound Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

Open Call: 2025 Textile Artist Residencies at Studio H Canada

Studio H Canada Presents: A Talk With The Artists 2016–2022 Now Live On Our YouTube Channel!

Open Studio Day – with Laura Kunciūtė

Sign up Now! Expressive Drawing with Patricia Eschuk

Announcing the Irene Borins Ash Commemorative Textile Residency

Launch of Online Exhibition Gallery

Celebrating a creative year of art residencies!

Under the Influence at Dinosaur Park -Artist Talk with Heidi Bergstrom

Moving Forms: Life Drawing with Dancers, drawing moving bodies.

Winter Wanderings II – Open Studio 2019

Open Studio – Winter Wanderings Dec 1st

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