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We lived in the farm house and used the studios and galleries for creating our newest dance work. This was a highly enjoyable and fruitful experience. As a group who usually works in a city, under the constraints of time and space, working at Ross Creek was quite the opposite. Having virtually unlimited access to the studios, a willing and supportive staff and a quiet, inspiring environment to work in, proved to be very conducive to our creative process.” -Susann Chiu, Dancer
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The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts offers both self directed and project based residencies to professional artists working in one or more of the following media: visual art, writing, theatre, dance, film, music, performance art, photography, fibre arts and video. Our Residencies provide a spectacular rural environment free from distraction. Each season offers a unique and changing landscape guaranteed to inspire artists of all disciplines.
Artists may apply individually or as members of a collaborative team.
Artists may apply individually or as members of a collaborative team.
Self-Directed Artist Residency:
We accept applications year round for residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 1 month between the months of September and June (July and August are our busiest months, with our Professional Theatre Company and Summer Arts Camps in full swing, and we unfortunately can’t accommodate Artist Residencies during these months. We are always interested in building our artist faculty to support our Summer Arts Programming). Shorter or longer residencies can be arranged pending availability.
We accept applications year round for residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 1 month between the months of September and June (July and August are our busiest months, with our Professional Theatre Company and Summer Arts Camps in full swing, and we unfortunately can’t accommodate Artist Residencies during these months. We are always interested in building our artist faculty to support our Summer Arts Programming). Shorter or longer residencies can be arranged pending availability.
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Fall: Sept-Nov
As mornings become crisp and the leaves begin to change, the days remain warm and sunny. The crickets sing and our garden is brimming with vegetables ready to be harvested and used in the kitchen. 
Ideal for visual artists and writers looking to draw inspiration from the transitioning landscape and local Annapolis Valley community.
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Winter: Jan-Mar
While the wind whistles and blows intricate designs in the snow drifts, the farmhouse is at it’s coziest in this season, with the wood stove warming day and night. 
Best suited for writers or artists seeking solitude and long quiet days to focus on their work or finish a project.
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Spring: April-June
The ground begins to thaw and the snow makes way for the fresh growth of Spring. Ross Creek begins to buzz with bees and anticipation of another busy and exciting Summer season. 
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Included:
-24 hour studio access -Private room in shared farmhouse onsite -All meals (if we are unable to provide catered meals, groceries will be provided) -Transport to and from airport -Access to our 178 acres of field and forest, including our organic garden -Access to extensive library collection -Weekly trips into Canning, Wolfville or other local towns. |
Cost:
$562.50/Week $2250.00/Month Financial Assistance: We encourage all artists to apply and to discuss options if they require financial aid. Grant Opportunities: ...provide links |
Please email education@artscentre.ca if you are interested or if you have any other questions.
Thematic Residencies:
Thematic residencies bring together multiple artists to work around a specific theme or medium with the help of a facilitator/curator. Participants explore new modes of thought in a variety of collaborative settings including studio work, formal lectures, group discussions and outdoor retreats. Thematic residencies encourage dialogue and discovery between disparate practices, and establish new connections.
Artists can apply to take part in a thematic/programmed residency when opportunities are available.
Thematic residencies bring together multiple artists to work around a specific theme or medium with the help of a facilitator/curator. Participants explore new modes of thought in a variety of collaborative settings including studio work, formal lectures, group discussions and outdoor retreats. Thematic residencies encourage dialogue and discovery between disparate practices, and establish new connections.
Artists can apply to take part in a thematic/programmed residency when opportunities are available.
Current Thematic Residencies:
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Puppetry Residency: May 22-25, 2018 click here to apply(add link)
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