Artists In Residence

The Artists Housing Program opportunity at Skwachàys Lodge is a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. This includes subsidized housing in clean, unfurnished bachelor suites, 24/7 access to shared artist workshops, and participation in programming opportunities for personal and professional development that help artists develop their craft and move into the next phase of their careers. A multi-term residency is dependent on successful program participation and the achievement of self-defined career goals. Emerging, mid-career, and senior artists are welcome to apply.

NEW! Application Deadlines: 

The Skwachàys Lodge Artist in Residence program is currently accepting new tenant applications. Any applications received from January 2022 onwards are being saved in a queue for consideration when the Artist in Residence program expands or new term vacancies become available.

Clean, unfurnished bachelor suites are rented in six-month terms.

Utilities, 24/7 access to shared artist workshop, bicycle storage, and shared laundry amenities are included. A cable / Internet package is available at cost.

Rent must be paid on the 1st of each month by post-dated cheque or automated electronic funds transfer.

Suites are singles-only accommodation. One small pet will be considered; absolutely no dogs.

Self-management, personal commitment to artistic career goals, and ongoing prioritization of program participation are required.

Artists enrolled in post-secondary artist training programs must provide proof of acceptance in the application.

All artists in this program are required to complete 8 hours of mandatory service each month by assisting in the gallery or lodge events.

A Participation Agreement is to be signed upon successful application to the program.  All artists must agree to the terms set out in that agreement, including the requirement for full COVID-19 vaccination.

Building maintenance and property management are provided by Vancouver Native Housing Society.

We are grateful to the following organizations for their support of the Artist in Residence Program:

• ACCESS
• Aboriginal B.E.S.T
• BC Culture Days
• British Columbia Arts Council
• BCIT / Aboriginal Student Services
• Canada Council for the Arts
• Capilano University / First Nations Student Services
• City of Vancouver
• Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
• Club 16 Fitness
• Cordova Street Accounting
• East Van Graphics
• Emily Carr University of Art & Design / Aboriginal Gathering Place
• Firehall Arts Centre
• First Peoples Cultural Council
• Full Circle First Nations Performance / Talking Stick Festival
• Langara College / Dave Pearson Native Student Centre
• National Film Board of Canada
• NOW Society / 8EAST
• Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
• PuSh! International Performing Arts Festival
• Small Business BC
• Spark Joy Studios
• Talon Books
• Vancity Credit Union
• Vancouver Native Housing Society
• VICE Studio Canada Inc. & Vice Media Inc.
• VIFF
• Women’s Enterprise Centre
• Writers Fest
• YVR Art Foundation

• Agnes Wisden
• Alexis Battle
• Anne Riley
• Alvin Mack
• Cheyanna Kootenayhoo
• Cheyenne LeGrande
• Clayton Charleyboy
• Cody Kearsley
• Corey Larocque
• Edzi’u
• Ellena Neel
• Emilee Gilpin
• Eric Shweig
• Grace Dove
• Gerry Sheena
• Jeneen Frei Njootli
• Jerry Whitehead
• Jordan Waunch
• Joshua Pawis-Steckley
• Justin Ducharme
• Justin Rain
• Krista Belle Stewart
• Linnea Dick
• Linsay Willier
• Maynard Johnny Jr.
• Rebecca Merasty
• Rory Dawson
• Rose Spahan
• Sarah Charles DeCarlo
• Sharifah Marsden
• Shayla Stonechild
• Shawna Kiesman
• Stephen Gladue
• Taralyn Sanderson
• Taran Kootenhayoo
• Tessa-Rain Cabana-Boucher
• Ts?ma Igharas
• Whess Harman

• The Georgia Straight
• Motherboard
• PressReader