Deadline: 01-Jan-2026

The artsnb Artist in Residence Program supports New Brunswick professional artists to engage in residencies, fostering creative development, skill-building, mentorship, and community engagement. Funding provides up to $10,000 per artist to pursue structured projects with host organizations locally, nationally, or internationally.

Artist in Residence Program – artsnb

Overview

The Artist in Residence Program enables professional artists to undertake residencies while host organizations benefit from the artist’s creative work and engagement with their community. Residencies provide time, space, and resources for artistic creation, skill development, mentorship, networking, audience expansion, and community involvement. The program strengthens New Brunswick’s arts ecosystem by increasing residency opportunities for local artists.

Residency Scope and Duration

Residencies may take place in New Brunswick, elsewhere in Canada, abroad, or in Quebec (in partnership with the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec).
Residencies can be on-site or virtual.
Duration: up to 12 months per residency.

Funding Details

Maximum grant: $10,000 per artist.
One application per deadline; one grant per fiscal year.
Funding covers: artist fees, materials, services, travel, accommodation, and residency-related expenses.
Ineligible expenses: capital purchases, host organization administrative costs.

Eligibility

Artists must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Must have resided in New Brunswick for at least 12 months.
Must meet artsnb criteria for professional artists.
Previous artsnb grant recipients must have submitted all required final reports.

Eligible Projects

Must include a formal invitation from a host organization.
Activities may include creative production, mentorship, community engagement, and professional development.
Supports a wide range of disciplines: architecture, craft, dance, literary arts, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
Ineligible projects: academic credit projects, non-professional contexts, teaching duties, or corporate purposes.

Application Requirements

Project description (up to 350 words).
Balanced budget detailing grant use and other contributions.
CV of the applicant.
Samples of work relevant to the proposed residency.
Formal letter of invitation from the host organization.
Optional: recommendation letters, press clippings, or other supporting materials.

Selection Process

Peer jury assessment based on:
- Artistic merit.
- Project feasibility.
- Overall application quality.
Approved grants are typically disbursed in full but may be reduced to no less than 75% of the requested amount.

Post-Funding Requirements

Credit artsnb in all promotional materials related to the residency.
Report taxable income as required.
Submit a final report within the required period following residency completion.

Conclusion

The Artist in Residence Program provides professional artists with structured opportunities to advance their creative work, engage communities, and expand professional networks. By facilitating residencies in New Brunswick, across Canada, and internationally, the program enhances artistic practice while deepening public understanding and participation in the arts.

For more information, visit artsnb.