Organizer Information:
The Queer and Trans Research Lab (QTRL) at the University of Toronto. The resident will be hosted by the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, joining a vibrant intellectual community of faculty and students.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for the QTRL Artist-in-Residence (2026–27 Academic Year).
This residency provides substantial financial and material support for an artist whose work centers on LGBTQ2S+ lives, communities, histories, and cultures. The program focuses heavily on the role art plays in expanding how we think about sexual diversity and the relationships between art, activism, and social justice. The residency culminates in a fully funded showcase (exhibition, reading, screening, or performance) of the resident’s work-in-progress.
Category:
Multidisciplinary.
(Open to photography, sculpture, visual art, media arts, theatre, poetry, playwriting, fiction, and more).
Eligibility:
- Who: Artists working in any medium.
- Thematic Focus: Work must expressly center on LGBTQ2S+ topics, sexual diversity, and social justice.
- Location Requirement: The successful applicant must be in residence in the Greater Toronto Area during the period of their award.
- Expectations: The artist is expected to participate in the Centre’s day-to-day activities, which may include guest lectures, a public artist talk, hosting office hours with students, and maintaining a general presence at the Centre.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Stipend: A $20,000 stipend.
- Production Support: Additional financial support to fully fund a final artist showcase.
- Workspace: Dedicated office space at the university.
- Resources: Access to the University of Toronto's vast faculty resources, manuscript archives, and library collections.
Application Fee:
Free.
Application Requirements:
To apply, artists must submit:
- A short cover letter (maximum 1 page) discussing your work in general and the specific project you plan to undertake while in residence.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- An example of your work (submitted as an online link, PDF, JPEG, or other accessible format).
How to Apply?
Submit your cover letter, CV, and work examples via email to qtrl.sds@utoronto.ca.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 6, 2026.
- Residency Dates: The 2026–2027 academic school year.
Location:
University of Toronto (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada.
Contact Information:
Email: qtrl.sds@utoronto.ca