Organizer Information:
Similkameen Artist Residency (SAR) is an artist-run program operating out of a renovated log house surrounded by sage-covered hills on the edge of Keremeos, Canada. Established in 2021, SAR provides a tranquil, affordable, and supportive communal environment for artistic exploration and creative exchange.
Title & Description:
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for the Similkameen Artist Residency 2025.
This self-directed residency offers artists the opportunity to rest, refocus, and engage in productive solo studio time alongside a collegial cohort. Flexible durations are available, ranging from 2-to-3-week micro-residencies up to 1-to-3-month stays.
(Note: June and August 2025 are already filled. The facility cannot accommodate practices requiring kilns, welding, heavy machinery, or materials with strong fumes. Additionally, the live-in bedrooms are located on an upper level accessed via stairs and are not currently wheelchair accessible).
Category:
Multidisciplinary.
(Open to visual artists, makers, curators, and writers).
Eligibility:
- Who: Emerging, mid-career, or seasoned artists with a BFA, MFA, or equivalent experience demonstrating a strong, committed practice.
- Scope: Open to applicants from Canada and internationally.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Workspace: A peaceful, remote setting designed to foster collaboration, community practices, and focused creative time.
- Financial Assistance: The residency is heavily subsidized by the organizers. Additional need-based subsidies are available to ensure the fee schedule does not create a barrier to attendance.
Application Fee:
Free to apply.
Program Costs:
- One-Month Residency: $1,100 CAD (base fee).
- Two-Week Micro-Residency: $750 CAD.
- Discounts: A 20% fee reduction is available for residency alumni, current students, recent graduates, and winter season bookings (December–February). Reductions are also offered for booking subsequent months.
- Deposit: A $500 CAD refundable damage deposit is required at least 7 weeks prior to the residency.
- Artists are responsible for their own travel, materials, and living expenses.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must complete the online form and provide the following:
- Statement of Intent: A brief description (max 200 words) of your research area and why you want to participate in a remote, communal setting.
- CV: A curriculum vitae with a short bio (max 2 pages as a PDF).
- Portfolio: Visual artists/makers must submit up to 10 images or links to A/V work. Curators/writers must submit 2 to 3 samples (1-2 pages max each).
- References: Names and contact emails of two professional references.
How to Apply?
Submit your materials via the official SAR online application form.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: Rolling (Until all spots for March–December 2025 are filled).
- Residency Dates: Available between March and December 2025 (Excluding June and August).
Location:
Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada.
Contact Information:
Email: info@simartres.com
Website: Similkameen