International Art Residency in Atlantic Canada including private room, private freestanding studio and prepared meals

Every year KIRA awards 6 artists with a multi-week residency. Artists are provided with individual studio space, comfortable housing, two meals each day and live on a historic property in a beautiful seaside town. Artists should bring all supplies and materials needed for their creative process, to ensure availability of required supplies and provisions. As part of the residency, artists will be asked to engage with the community for up to six hours a week. These engagements will vary based on skills and interest and can include a partnership with Kingsbrae Garden which is located just steps away from the residence and studios. 

Applications are open to a range of disciplines and types of artists including but not limited to the visual arts, music/composition, writing, new media, and interdisciplinary arts. Artists from all levels in their career who exhibit a strong professional work ethic and a collaborative attitude are encouraged to apply.

Program details and support

• Studio space in a freestanding 300-square foot studio.
• Private bedroom/bathroom in a well-maintained historic property located steps away from the studio.
• Up to 6 artists living on-site.
• Two meals a day for six days a week (breakfast and dinner).
• Artists are required to host public teaching sessions with students or seniors.
• Access to Kingsbrae Garden and KIRA's public amphitheater events.
• Artists will be responsible for covering costs associated with the purchase of materials, shipment of artwork/supplies, travel costs and other living expenses including supplemental food.
• Artists will participate in Open Studios for the public each Saturday on top of one public engagement session.

​     DATES: the 2025 Residency will be September 27th, 2025 - October 10th, 2025

​Application Deadline is November 30th at 11:59pm