Organizer Information
Struts Gallery is an artist-run centre located in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. The organization supports contemporary artistic practices by providing artists with opportunities for experimentation, professional development, community engagement, and the creation of new work. Through its exhibitions, residencies, media arts facilities, and public programming, Struts Gallery fosters an environment for independent artistic research and exchange. The Open Studio Residency Program encourages artists to explore new ideas and develop their practices without the pressure of producing a finished body of work.
Title & Description
Struts Gallery Open Studio Residency 2027 – Canada
The 2027 Open Studio Residency Program invites professional visual and media artists to participate in a five-week residency at Struts Gallery. Two residency periods are available in 2027, offering artists dedicated studio space, accommodation, and opportunities to develop existing projects, experiment with new approaches, or create site-specific work.
The program is designed to support independent, artist-driven practice in a rural community setting. Residents are encouraged to use the time to explore their creative processes, conduct research, and experiment with materials, techniques, and concepts without the expectation of presenting a resolved artistic outcome.
As part of the residency, selected artists must engage with the local community through at least one public event, such as an artist talk, workshop, or another artist-initiated activity. Gallery staff provide assistance with community outreach, technical requirements, and logistical arrangements.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Media Art
- Contemporary Art
- Interdisciplinary Art Practices
- Site-Specific Art
- Artistic Research and Experimentation
Eligibility
The residency is open to professional visual and media artists at all career stages. Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are welcome to apply.
Applicants who are currently enrolled as students are not eligible. The published guidelines do not specify a nationality restriction, so international eligibility should be confirmed directly with Struts Gallery before applying.
Applicants should review the gallery's residency information, accommodation details, facilities, and equipment resources to determine whether the program suits their proposed practice.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists receive the following residency provisions:
- Five-week residency: A dedicated period for artistic experimentation, research, and project development.
- Private studio: Approximately 400 square feet of studio space within the gallery, with 24-hour access. The studio is open to the public during regular gallery operating hours.
- Accommodation: A furnished, private two-bedroom apartment with a separate entrance, located on the second floor above the gallery.
- Technical and logistical assistance: Gallery staff support residents with technical requirements, practical arrangements, and community outreach.
- Community engagement: An opportunity to connect with local audiences through a public event, workshop, artist talk, or another artist-initiated activity.
- Professional development: Time and space to experiment, continue an existing practice, or develop a new project in a supportive artist-run environment.
The source does not specify a cash award, artist stipend, travel reimbursement, or materials budget. Applicants should contact the gallery to clarify any additional financial support and the costs they may need to cover.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
- First residency period: August 11 – September 22, 2027
- Second residency period: September 29 – November 3, 2027
- Selection process: Administrative review, assessment by a committee of gallery artist-members, and Zoom interviews for shortlisted candidates. A notification date is not specified in the published call.
Location
Struts Gallery, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
Additional Details
The selection process is competitive and involves three stages: an initial eligibility review by gallery staff, shortlisting by a committee of Struts Gallery artist-members, and Zoom interviews with shortlisted applicants.
Applicants should also consider the building's accessibility limitations. The main entrance has a ramp with a small lip, and a gender-neutral washroom is available on the first floor. However, the building does not have a wheelchair-accessible washroom, and the second-floor apartment is accessible only by stairs. Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome.