The Summer Residency offers space for up to 25 artists who have demonstrated technical skill in their studio areas. Resident spaces in studios are limited. We encourage applications from:
Alumni and community artists
AUArts undergraduate students with at least 90 degree credits and a minimum GPA of 2.0
Up to 10 research scholarships are available to support outstanding residency projects. All eligible applicants will automatically be considered for a scholarship based on the strength of their Research Proposal. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $500 and will be applied directly to the residency fee.
About AUArts
Our campus is one of the best equipped universities of art, craft and design.
We offer facilities for Ceramics | Glass | Drawing | Fibre | Jewellery | Painting | Print Media | Photography | Media Arts | Sculpture | Visual Communication and Design
About the program
During the 10-week residency, you will have an assigned home studio space and access to studio facilities and technical support to develop your independent studio work and research. Residency activities such as visiting artist talks, studio visits, group critique and seminar sessions are hosted throughout the summer to add to your experience.
Fees
Residency Fee (non-student): $1,500 + GST
Residency Fee (AUArts student): $1,100 + GST
Network access fee (mandatory): $72.80
How to apply
Assemble your application package into a single PDF document containing the following:
Your Research Proposal
Up to 5 images of your recent work
Your Curriculum Vitae
Submit applications to summerresidency@auarts.ca.
Deadline
April 15, 2026