Artists in Residence - Harbourfront Center (Due Mar. 13)
Artists in Residence - Harbourfront Center
Deadline: March 13th, 2026
For more than five decades, Harbourfront Centre has supported emerging makers as they build the skills, confidence, and networks essential for sustainable careers in craft and design. The Craft & Design Studio is Canada’s only career‑focused artist‑in‑residence program dedicated to contemporary craft and design, offering opportunities in ceramics, design, glass, metal and textiles. Functioning as an incubator, the residency provides studio space, mentorship, teaching and exhibition opportunities, and a vibrant creative community that fosters hands‑on practice and professional growth.
Who Should Apply?
The residency is open to post‑graduate artists or those with equivalent training who demonstrate strong technical and conceptual skills within one of the supported disciplines. Applicants are selected for their creative potential and readiness to grow their professional practice.
Applicants should review these expectations before applying. Residents must:
Demonstrate ongoing creative and technical development
Work cooperatively, respectfully, and responsibly within a shared studio environment
Show progress in their practice and a willingness to work publicly, as studio spaces are visible to visitors
Be competent working without a studio technician and confident troubleshooting equipment issues
Understand and follow all studio health and safety protocols
Pay for their own materials and hand tools
Meet deadlines and self‑directed targets
Commit to the residency schedule and requirements of working in the Studio at least 3 times per week