Short Description
For thirty years, Est-Nord-Est has been devoted to creating a place that encourages artists and authors involved in the broad field of visual arts to engage in reflection about art. The centre recognizes the importance of the creative process in contemporary art practices and wishes to foster this process without an imperative for dissemination. ENE offers space for production, research, and creation and time for free experimentation, outside of an exhibition context, in order to open the way to new creative territories.
Each residency cycle hosts four artists and one author in visual arts; they come from Québec, Canada, and abroad. To encourage artistic emulation, the centre undertakes to bring together cohorts with practices that are complementary, in dialogue, and in keeping with the experimental nature of the residency. The ENE team orchestrates an experience that favours creative research methods and provides technical and logistical support to the residents.
Eligibility
This residency program is open to professional visual artists, whether established or emerging, from Québec, Canada, and other countries. The eight-week residencies host four artists per season. They include an honorarium, lodging, work spaces, logistical support, and access to the centre’s technical and documentary resources.
Spring: April 20 to June 12, 2026
Summer: July 6 to August 28, 2026
Fall: September 28 to November 20, 2026
Winter: January 25 to March 19, 2027
Submission Requirements
- A curriculum vitae (maximum two pages, PDF format)
- A text including an artist’s statement and your research and experimentation intentions, including any specific needs in terms of technical resources, if applicable (maximum one page, PDF format)
- A portfolio of 10 to 15 images (JPG format) in a single PDF document accompanied by a description list of the images. If video works are used, provide a link (Vimeo, YouTube) accompanied by the password, if applicable. Make sure that the videos will be accessible.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Residency honorarium of CAD $2,040
- Access to an individual studio-workshop to be used for work and lodging
- Access to specialized equipment (wood, metal, ceramics)
- Access to a documentation centre (books, magazines)
- Access to local resources
- Technical, artistic and logistical support
- Access to a bicycle in season/occasional local transportation in winter
Entry Fee
None
Location
Québec, Canada
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 9 November 2025
Website Link: https://estnordest.org/en/artist-residency/
