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Residency for Researchers or Curators in Visual Arts with Grant

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Residency for Researchers or Curators in Visual Arts with Grant — Grantham Foundation for the Arts and the Environment
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Travel coveredHousing: Living space provided on-siteFull-time commitmentCollectives eligible
  • Who Can Apply: Recognized specialists—including researchers, critics and curators—in visual arts, environmental sciences or related disciplines, residing in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada or abroad; independent researchers and duos are eligible; coursework, thesis projects and thesis publication are ineligible
  • The Focus: Research and creation projects exploring intersections between visual arts and environmental issues; projects inspired by the Foundation's local environment are encouraged but not required
  • The Funding: CAD 5,000 grant for the four-week phase-1 residency; up to CAD 5,000 additional support may be granted for an optional second phase; travel allowance up to CAD 1,000 for residents living more than 500 km away
  • Key Requirements: One PDF submitted by WeTransfer to projets@fondationgrantham.org containing a contact page, research approach (1 page), project concept and preferred schedule (1 page), expected results (1 page), CV (3 pages), 1–2 publications and, if applicable, documentation of 1–2 curatorial or relevant projects (5 pages maximum)
DeadlineWednesday, May 27, 2026
AwardCAD 5,000 for phase 1; up to CAD 5,000 additional support may be granted for phase 2
Application fee$0
DurationFour-week continuous working stay
Program datesJanuary, February, July, and August 2027
LocationSaint-Edmond-de-Grantham, Quebec
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesvisual arts, environmental arts, curatorial practice, art criticism, research
Application notesThe 2027 residency-cycle call opened March 5, 2026 and closed May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Applications were submitted as one PDF (maximum 1 GB) by WeTransfer to projets@fondationgrantham.org. The winner is announced September 12, 2026. Available residency months are January, February, July and August 2027, with exact dates agreed with residents. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by video. International residents are responsible for entry and immigration procedures, and resulting work must acknowledge the Foundation's support.
Contactprojets@fondationgrantham.org
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