creation residency in visual arts with grant

The Foundation’s residency program runs over an approximately 12-month cycle. It includes a four-week stay at the Foundation dedicated to research, two artist presentations designed for a school audience, and a production grant. The program aims to culminate—subject to grants being obtained—in a solo exhibition presented at the Foundation, accompanied by a publication and public programs.

The initial stay offers the artist in residence the opportunity to develop a research project on the Foundation’s premises, as well as to build ties with the various communities of the Centre-du-Québec, a predominantly French-speaking region. Two professional meetings are planned: one with the Foundation’s education team, to discuss the artist’s presentations for school audiences; and the other with a professional in the arts or environment, selected by the Foundation on the basis of the proposed project.

Following the initial stay, the artist in residence and the Grantham Foundation will develop an exhibition project. The artist agrees to work with the Foundation’s team and to participate in the search for funding. Any production resulting from work undertaken at the Foundation must mention the Foundation’s support.

Through its long-term commitment, the Foundation wishes to provide meaningful support for the development and dissemination of thoughtful, innovative projects whose subject, materials or process reflects the importance of the aesthetic and global issues related to the environment in the Anthropocene age.

While not required to do so, the Grantham Foundation encourages artists to propose projects inspired by the specifics of the environment in which the Foundation is located.

Length of stay and dates

Research-driven stay, for four continuous weeks. Exact dates to be established in consultation with the artist.