The SBC Gallery’s Artist-in-Residence Program

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The SBC Contemporary Art Gallery artist-in-residence program offers artists a five-week period for research and experimentation at the intersection of art, politics, and society. It provides access to production spaces, technical support, and a gallery for work and presentations.

Partners & Workshop Access:

  • OBORO (digital/media arts)
  • Atelier CLARK (woodworking)
  • Vidéographe (video/moving image post-production)

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
  • Residency Dates: June 2 – July 7, 2025

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
  • Encourages applications from racialized, Indigenous, disabled, and gender-diverse artists.

 

Theme:

Projects must align with creative risk-taking and explore art’s intersection with politics and society. Artists must justify their need for the residency’s facilities.

 

How to Apply:

  • Email submission via WeTransfer to info@sbcgallery.ca
  • Subject line: Residency Committee 2025
  • Keep online materials accessible until March 2025

 

Submission Requirements:

Applicants must submit a single PDF document via email (WeTransfer, max. 200MB) to info@sbcgallery.ca by February 15, 2025. The document should include:

  1. Cover letter (max. 500 words)
  2. Artistic approach statement (max. 500 words)
  3. Project description & technical/material needs (max. 600 words)
  4. Five-week residency schedule
  5. CV (max. 3 pages)
  6. Self-identification (optional)
  7. Visual portfolio (5-10 images or video/audio links with descriptions)

 

Selection Process:

  • Phase 1: Pre-selection of five applications by a jury from partner institutions.
  • Phase 2: Final selection by two art professionals and an SBC representative.

 

Program Benefits/Awards:

  • Residency grant: $2,500
  • Production support: $900
  • Access to gallery space for work, exhibition, and invitations
  • Technical assistance from SBC and partner organizations
  • Public transit pass

Residency Format & Support:

  • Preliminary meeting & production planning
  • Access to workshops (woodworking, post-production, digital arts)
  • Coordination, communication, and promotional support
  • Organization of one or more public events

 

Contact & Resources:

📍 Montreal, Canada
📞 514-861-9992 / 📠 514-861-8777
📧 info@sbcgallery.ca

 

Website link:

https://www.sbcgallery.ca/recherche/appel-de-dossier-2025?lang=en

 

 

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