Artist in Residence

Call For Artists in Residence: Kira 2017 [sponsored]

Updated: 19 January 2017

Artists will live on a historic property in a beautiful seaside town and work in studios located on the property. The residence is within walking distance of the down town, however artists should bring all materials needed for their creative process when they arrive, as supplies and provisions are limited in town. As part of the residency, artists will be asked to engage with the community for up to six hours a week. These engagements for each artist will vary based on skills and interest and can include a partnership with the Kingsbrae Garden which is located steps away from the residence and studios.

Kira support artists by providing space for creative inquiry and time to take their creative practice to the next level. They invite artists to explore their ideas and practice within the context of the region including Kingsbrae Garden, a 27-acre horticultural masterpiece located in the historic seaside town of St. Andrews, New Brunswick. They create a community of artists, thinkers, and practitioners and introduce and thoughtfully engage artists with the community.

The one month residency periods are in June, July, and August 2017. Artists are awarded a stipend of $ 1,500.

Applications are open to a range of disciplines and types of artists including but not limited to the visual arts, music/composition, new media, and interdisciplinary arts. Artists from all levels in their career who exhibit a strong professional work ethic and a collaborative attitude are invited to apply. Artists from New Brunswick are encouraged to apply. Please note there is a fee for application for this opportunity of $10 (Can).