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Top Artist Residencies in Montreal Art Residencies Aug 27 Written By Guest User If you are an artist looking for your next residency opportunity, then Montreal should be on your radar. With a vibrant and multifaceted art scene, Montreal is home to a number of impressive institutions and artist-run spaces alike. To help you navigate the city and its opportunities, we’ve selected some of the best residencies in Montreal, Canada. Discover Residencies in Montreal APPLY NOWCurrently Accepting ApplicationsReady to apply? These artist residencies in Montreal are accepting applications right now. Be sure to check the deadlines, as many programmes only open once or twice a year. Canadian Centre for Architecture | Research Fellowship ProgramAs an international research institution, the Canadian Centre for Architecture produces exhibitions, publications and research programs that focus on architecture from an academic and research-based perspective. Part of this mission is the CCA’s Research Fellowship Program which supports innovative research that brings about new approaches and discourse on architecture.Rewards: $5,000 CAD per month, workspace, and travel budget Apply Now Society for Arts and Technology | Research-Creation Residency Program in Arts & TechnologiesAs part of the new Digital Hubs initiative of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) is launching a new research-creation residency program. This program aims to offer artists a space for technological exploration and innovation, free from the constraints and pressure to deliver results that are typically associated with production residencies.Rewards: $10,000 grant, production, and more Apply Now Photo: Cyrill PLAN AHEADComing Back SoonThese open calls return annually and are well worth bookmarking. PHI | ImmersivePHI Immersive is an intensive six-week residency program that supports creators and changemakers who wish to use extended reality (XR) for the common good by providing tailored guidance, collaborative opportunities with PHI Studio experts, and access to its creative and technological resources. The program supports North America–based creators whose practices engage new media, extended reality (XR) technologies, artificial intelligence, or immersive sound to address contemporary challenges and the common good.The Immersive open call usually closes in early-May. Stay updated via their ArtConnect profile.Rewards: Artist fee of $15,000 CAD, project development support, accommodation, travel, and local travel Learn more Atelier Circulaire | Production Residency ProjectThrough its residency program, Atelier Circulaire offers artists from Quebec, Canada, and abroad the opportunity to develop their projects involving printmaking within its production studios, while fostering exchange and the sharing of knowledge within its artistic community.At the end of their residency period, residents will have the opportunity to present the results of their production process to the public in the members’ gallery.The annual open call usually closes at the beginning of February, stay updated via their ArtConnect profile.Rewards: Studio, artist fee, technical support, and more Learn more Take your art career to new heightsThrive as an independent artist with unique opportunities from leading institutions around the world. Save time, and focus on your art. Get Started A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELDResidencies in Nearby LocationsThis residency is just outside of Montreal but is well worth looking into. Grantham Foundation | Creation Residency in Visual Arts - Outside of MontrealLocated 100km east of Montreal at the edge of a forest in the municipality of Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham, the residency program offered by Grantham Foundation is too good not to include in this guide. The program offers not only time and space to devote to one’s art in a tranquil setting, but also the opportunity for a solo exhibition accompanied by a publication.The annual open call usually closes in late May, stay updated via their ArtConnect profile.Location: Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham, Quebec, CanadaRewards: $10,000 CAD grant, up to $500 CAD travel, accommodation, and more Learn more GET MORE FROM ARTCONNECTSave opportunities. 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