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Ontario Heritage Trust Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program
Housing: Free accommodation for the duration of the residency
- Who Can Apply: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those with pending permanent residency, aged 18+, who are not current undergraduate students and have not previously completed a DMAIR residency; applicants must apply with a specific project.
- The Focus: A short-term, project-focused, solo residency at Fool's Paradise, Doris McCarthy's former home and studio on the Scarborough Bluffs, open to visual arts, music, writing, dance, multimedia, film and performing arts.
- The Funding: Free accommodation, utilities and internet plus a $125 incidental allowance; a separate opt-in $1,500 bursary is offered by the Doris McCarthy Gallery to one resident each year.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application form, CV or detailed résumé, and a portfolio (images, recordings, or writing samples); apply with a specific project in mind.
DeadlineFriday, October 9, 2026
AwardA separate $1,500 bursary is offered by the Doris McCarthy Gallery at the University of Toronto Scarborough to one artist in residence each year; artists may opt in on their application.
Cost to attendNo residency fee; free accommodation, utilities and internet are provided.
DurationOne to two months
Program datesResidencies begin in mid-January and run throughout the year
LocationToronto, Ontario
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesvisual arts, music, writing, dance, multimedia, film, performing arts
Age range18–
Application notesApplications must be submitted via SlideRoom. Contact dmair@heritagetrust.on.ca or 437-246-7652 with questions. Successful candidates sign an occupancy agreement. Residents are responsible for groceries, transportation, computer/equipment, tools/art supplies, housekeeping, moving expenses, and personal contents/liability insurance. Overnight guests, pets, smoking, and open flames are not permitted.
Contactdmair@heritagetrust.on.ca
Ontario Heritage Trust
Organization based in Toronto