2026 – 2027 Artist Residency with Port Saint John and Saint John Arts Centre: Applications open to Saint John and Surrounding Area Artists

Port Saint John is excited to announce the fourth biennial artist residency for 2026-2027!

The residency will include unique access to the Port as a means to inspire a new body of work, culminating in an exhibit at the sponsored Port Saint John Gallery at the Saint John Arts Centre from September 3rd – October 22nd of 2027. The works will explore the Port and/ or the lands and waters where the Wolastoq (Saint John) River meets the Bay of Fundy. The successful applicant will receive funding in the form of a $4000 stipend for the development of body of work, plus a $2000 CARFAC fee for the exhibit. The Saint John Arts Centre will provide exhibit support (documentation, exhibit labelling, promotion, etc.)

Timeline

• Applications open: June 15th, 2026
• Application deadline: September 4th, 2026
• Announcement of selected artist: September 18th, 2026
• Start of residency: October 2026
• Exhibition start: September 3rd, 2027

Eligibility

•  Works are preferred to be wall-mounted (drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, 2-dimensional multimedia, etc.) There is limited ability to exhibit three-dimensional work due to the gallery’s use for events and programs.
• Due to funding limitations, the artist is responsible for securing their own accommodation and travel if needed.

• The selected artist must agree to their availability and occasional access to their studio space for media interviews and residency coordinators’ visits.

Selection Process

A selection committee and Port Saint John representation, will assess and select the successful application.

Click here to fill out the application form.

PORT SAINT JOHN GALLERY INFO

Floor Space

1200 square feet

111.5 square metres

Wall Space

109 linear feet

33.5 linear metres

Height

Usable vertical wall

height: 12’ • 3.7m