Request for Applications: Artist in Residence Program (Canada)

The New Brunswick Arts Board (ArtsNB) offers the Artist In Residence program to support individual professional artists and New Brunswick organizations to participate in or host artist residencies. The program is intended to enable artists to pursue specific projects related to their creative work while also contributing to the promotion and understanding of the arts through contact with the host community. Upcoming application deadlines are January 01, 2027, May 01, 2027, and September 01, 2027. The Artist In Residence Program is designed for two complementary roles: A core part of the program is not only project development during the residency, but also promotion and understanding of the arts through the artist’s contact with the establishment’s clientele. ArtsNB describes the program as divided into two components: The source page explains the purpose of the Artist in Residence program but does not specify grant amounts, award limits, or funding percentages in the provided text. The available information also does not state whether there are cost-sharing requirements or which expenses are covered. For the exact financial terms (including amounts and eligible costs), applicants should consult the linked Program Guidelines for the relevant component: (Links are listed on the page under FORMS; exact URLs and terms are not included in the supplied text.) Based on the program description provided: Eligible to apply are individual artists who will participate in a residency opportunity.

Eligible organizations include:

to host artists in residence. Additional eligibility requirements (such as applicant qualifications, years of experience, artist status, or organizational criteria) are not specified in the provided text. ArtsNB indicates these requirements are defined in the program guidelines linked on the page. ArtsNB characterizes artist residencies as providing artists space and time outside their regular environment to pursue one or more of the following: The program’s purpose also includes the expectation that artists contribute to the promotion and understanding of the arts through interaction with the host establishment’s clientele. This program supports the residency model as a professional development pathway for individual artists and as a way for organizations to bring professional artistic work into their communities. By explicitly connecting residency activities to promotion and understanding of the arts through audience/clientele engagement, ArtsNB positions residencies as both creative work time and public-facing cultural exchange. The provided source text confirms that applications are submitted via Apply Online, and it lists multiple forms used in the program. However, the detailed application steps and required documents are not included in the supplied excerpt.

Use the following steps:

Official page (program): Artist In Residence – ArtsNB

Not specified in the provided text. Applicants should rely on the Program Guidelines for the applicable component to ensure they meet all criteria and provide any required information or documentation.

1) Who can apply for the Artist in Residence program?

ArtsNB describes two components: individual artists apply under Artist in Residence – Artists, and eligible organizations apply under Artist in Residence – Host Organizations (not-for-profit, for-profit, and institutions).

2) Where can residency opportunities be located under the Artists component?

The program description states that artists may participate in residencies in New Brunswick or abroad, and in Quebec as per an agreement with the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.

3) What are the upcoming application deadlines?

The page lists upcoming deadlines as January 01, 2027, May 01, 2027, and September 01, 2027.

4) Has the program changed how often it accepts applications?

Yes. ArtsNB notes that the Artist in Residence program deadlines were reduced from 6 to 3 yearly, effective May 1, 2026.

5) What is an artist residency, according to ArtsNB?

ArtsNB describes residencies as providing time and space outside the artist’s regular environment to create/develop work, engage in mentorship or gain skills, broaden networks/audience, and/or support community engagement.

6) Does the program require post-residency reporting?

Yes. The page lists a Project Confirmation Report and a Final Report Form, and it also lists a Final Report Extension Request Form. Review the Artist in Residence – Artists and Artist in Residence – Host Organizations program guidelines on the official ArtsNB page, then submit your application through Apply Online before the relevant January 01, 2027 / May 01, 2027 / September 01, 2027 deadline. If any details about eligibility criteria, grant amounts, or required documents are not visible in the provided excerpt, the linked program guidelines should be used as the authoritative source.