Artists in Residence - Union House Arts Newfoundland (Due Feb. 28)
Artists in Residence - Union House Arts Newfoundland
Deadline: February 28th, 2026
UHA is accepting applications for our 2027 Artist-in-Residence program! This residency will provide studio space, living quarters, and additional support for professional artists to have the opportunity to experiment with their practice, develop their focus, and test new ideas in the unique historic district of Port Union.
UHA will work with selected artists to create residencies that support both the artist and the community’s development. While it is not expected that the applicant has an existing relationship with Port Union, the committee will consider both the relevancy and the feasibility of their work and practice in the context of Port Union, as well as the potential for meaningful and relevant public engagement when making their selections.
We highly encourage all applicants to read about our residency program to see if its a good fit for you and your artistic practice. For more information about the current community, the land, and its history, see https://unionhousearts.ca/artists-in-residence/
THEME:
During the 2026-2027 season, we are focusing on practices that relate to the theme of WATER. The theme, WATER, was selected to support and relate to continued conversations surrounding the impacts of climate change; community connections to the ocean; and relationships to water as both a source of life and hardship. Our organization’s proximity to the ocean and nearby rivers directly influences the ways in which we operate as an organization, particularly our engagement with the historic and contemporary cultures of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland), Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut, and Nitassinan (Labrador).
WATER is the giver and taker of life; a fact that has echoed for centuries through our island’s generations, cultures, and landscapes. Oceans and rivers are the very beings that connect us with one another—bodies that carry, hold, and protect us. The waters that surround us have fed, nurtured, cared for, and carved out the landscapes we all call home. Yet, water is also in motion and can quickly, and suddenly, change its grip; often taking back the life it so graciously gave. Practices that will be prioritized include, though aren’t limited to: work that is responsive to: climate crisis, coastal economies, sustainable futures, habitat preservation, folklore, intergenerational knowledge, out-migration and immigration, and regenerative tourism.