Grantham Foundation Visual Arts Residency (Due May 27)
Grantham Foundation Visual Arts Residency
Deadline: May 27th, 2026
On the recommendation of its committee of experts, the Foundation awards an annual grant of CAD 5,000 to CAD 10,000 $ (depending on the scope of the project) along with a four-week residency to an established artist in the visual arts community.
Through its commitment, the Grantham Foundation wishes to provide significant support for the development and dissemination of thoughtful and innovative projects whose subject matter, materials, or approach recognize the importance of the aesthetic, social, and global implications of current environmental issues. While not making it a requirement, the Grantham Foundation encourages artists to propose projects inspired by the specific characteristics of the environment in which the Foundation is located.
The residency program consists of a four-week research-creation stay at the Foundation, followed by a presentation of work in progress to the general public (final residency presentation). This stay offers artists in residence time to reflect and write at the Foundation. Meetings with the Foundation's artistic director will take place throughout the project to provide support for the process. For this phase, the winner will receive a grant of CAD 5,000 $.
In some cases, the collaboration with the Foundation may continue in the following months in order to follow up on the project (phase 2). This decision — made jointly by the winner and the Foundation's management — will be based on the progress of the work during the residency and the relevance of the avenues envisaged for the project. This could include, for example, a solo exhibition, performative actions, workshops, an artist’s book, a public lecture, or any other form of public sharing of the research conducted. Additional support of up to CAD 5,000 $ may be granted for this second phase. The amount allocated will be determined by the Foundation and the recipient, based on the nature of the project and the costs incurred for its completion.
Any work produced as a result of research undertaken at the Foundation must acknowledge the Foundation's support.
A lump sum allowance of up to CAD 1,000 $ is available to cover part of the travel expenses of researchers whose place of residence is located more than 500 km from Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham.