Artist Residencies – Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts offers both self‑directed and project‑based residencies to professional artists working in visual art, writing, theatre, dance, film, music, performance art, photography, fibre arts and video. Applications are accepted year‑round for self‑directed residencies lasting from two weeks to four months (September‑June), with limited space in July and August. The call is open to individuals and collaborative teams.

The centre provides 24‑hour studio access, a private room in a shared farmhouse or off‑grid cabin, all meals, and access to 178 acres of fields, forest, an organic garden, and an extensive library collection. Additional offerings such as airport transport and weekly trips to nearby towns are available for an extra fee. Financial assistance and grant information (e.g., Canada Council for the Arts) are also provided.

Thematic residencies are announced when opportunities arise; the upcoming Puppetry Residency runs from 25 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026 and includes facilitated sessions, a community parade, and a festival. All artists, regardless of tradition or culture, are welcome to apply. Applications are submitted via the online form linked on the site. The residency aims to foster cross‑disciplinary dialogue, creative exploration, and community engagement in a rural, distraction‑free environment.

24‑hour studio access; private room in shared farmhouse or off‑grid cabin; all meals; access to 178 acres of field and forest, organic garden, and library; optional transport and weekly trips (extra fee); financial assistance and grant information.

Professional artists working in visual art, writing, theatre, dance, film, music, performance art, photography, fibre arts, or video; open to individuals and collaborative teams.