The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is dedicated to advancing the work of visual artists through its Artist-in-Residence program, exhibitions, education and public programming.

The Museum offers a 3 month studio residency for emerging artists. Each artist is granted a free non-living studio space and a stipend of $5000. The program is designed to serve emerging artists within the contexts of the AGNS permanent collection and its exhibitions. Artists’ media may include sculpture, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, and film and video. Artists will have access to the Gallery’s studios on a daily basis and will be expected to work in the studio a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Artists are expected to participate in related public programs. Resident artists will conduct two workshops or presentations during the residency and meet with museum visitors.

The Artist-in-Residence studio is located at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. The participating artist has access to it seven days a week.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia commits to exhibiting the Artist in Residence’s work in a group exhibition with an accompanying publication.

EligibilityYou are eligible to apply if:

• You are able to demonstrate at least three years of professional commitment and are currently engaged in studio work.
• You have completed basic professional training or a combination of exhibitions and critical review that is equivalent.

You are not eligible if:

• You will be attending school during the residency.

CriteriaThe following criteria used in evaluating applicants:

• Quality of the applicant's work as indicated by submitted visual documentation.
• A record of exhibition and critical review.
• Demonstration of a serious and consistent dedication to the professional practice of fine arts through submitted artwork and other documents.
• Evidence that the applicant is at a critical juncture in their development which will be advanced by the residency.
• Proposed project that connects with AGNS collection or upcoming exhibition.
• Letters of recommendation from established visual arts professionals that express support of the applicant’s work.

 How to applySend to AGNS, attn: Sarah Fillmore

• project proposal
• cd of images
• artist's statement
• CV
• 2 letters of recommendation

The Artist-in-Residence Program does not include living space or make provisions for living expenses.

Applicant must be a professional artist. High school, college or graduate students will not be considered.

The Artist-in-Residence Program is made possible in part by funding from Marla and Louis Reznick.

For more information contact: Sarah Fillmore, Chief Curator