Arts Etobicoke Artist Residency Program 2026

About this call

Arts Etobicoke's Artist Residency Program, now in its third year, gives three artists space to create and develop new work over a three-month period, ending in a solo exhibition or performance at The Storefront Gallery in West Toronto, Canada. Selected artists get access to a basement studio at Arts Etobicoke during regular open hours (the space has limited ventilation and storage), a four-week exhibition or performance with time for installation and takedown, and an opening reception on the first Wednesday of the exhibition. Performing and literary artists get customized support to present their work in an appropriate format. Applications are reviewed by the Gallery Steering Committee on artistic merit, technical skill and alignment with Arts Etobicoke's vision.

Who can apply

• Limited by country or region
• Medium: Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Installation / Mixed Media / Performance / Video
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open to individual artists working in any medium who live or work in West Toronto. Submit a project proposal and artist statement (maximum one page or 500 words, 12-point font), a résumé or CV, and a portfolio of five images compiled into a single PDF and/or links to video work. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Arts Etobicoke website; applications by email or after the deadline are not accepted. Artist notification November 20, 2026. Three artists will be selected. The organizer's page does not state an application fee.