Call for Artists 2026

ArtsLink NB is announcing the call for artists for the fourth iteration of Introspect: a nature residency. The two-week residency will bring together five artists in Parc Provincial de la Republique to work on a personal project. The artists will have the experience of having two dedicated weeks without distraction to work on their art, taking inspiration from the beautiful, picturesque setting of the park.

Residency Information

Introspect: a nature residency is a low-tech residency; a return to the simplest forms of creation. The residency will focus on the essentials, eliminating all potential distractions by limiting the use of screens and other technologies, to focus entirely on the process of creation.

Location

The selected artists will be staying in Parc Provincial de la Republique, in the park’s rustic shelters and ch-A-lets. Each artist will have their own shelter, and will get the full camping experience while still having all the resources and amenities needed for their comfort.

Residency Goals

• To encourage artistic exploration and the creation of new works in healthy, artistically conducive conditions
• To contribute to the increasing artistic quality of works
• To facilitate collaboration and the sharing of expertise
• To facilitate meetings between the artists and the public and to help the public better understand the creation process.

The works that are created will be presented publicly at the end of the residency. The artists will be given complete artistic freedom, but they will be asked to open their studio space to allow the community to learn about their creative processes on one or two of the days, subject to the park and other factors.

Expectations

 The selected artists will be expected to:

1. Provide their own art supplies
2. Provide their own camping equipment, including but not limited to bedding and kitchenware
3. Interact with the other participating artists
4. Submit a final report to ArtsLink NB within 30 days of the end of the residency

Application Information

Who can apply?

All professional artists of any discipline are invited to apply for the residency, both emerging and established. We highly welcome diverse applicants, and are able to work with you to make sure that you understand the application process. We use artsnb’s definition of a professional artist, but welcome artists who might not meet these criteria to apply regardless.

Artists must be available for the full duration of the residency, from September 13 to 26.

How do I apply?

1. Apply by selecting the button below. Please fill out the form in full, including a detailed project description (roughly 500 words) and attach your supporting documents.
2. Application assistance is available by emailing jeri@artslinknb.com or calling (506) 647-6201, and there will be one info session on the residency to help answer any questions. If there are any application accommodations that need to be made, please let us know via those channels. 

Selection Criteria

The applications will be evaluated by a peer jury. The main things that the jury will look for are:

1. The relevance and feasibility of the proposed project, given the location and technical capabilities of the residency
2. The project’s originality and creativity
3. The potential impact of the project on the artist’s career
4. The project’s fit with the residency’s mission

Timeline

Applications open: June 29, 2026
Application deadline: July 24, 2026
Candidates will have a response by August 7, 2026
Residency takes place September 13 to 26, 2026

What’s Included

• A $1,750 stipend
• Reimbursement for travel costs from the artist’s residence to the residency location (over 50 km)
• Lodging in a shelter in the park
• A per-diem for food and other expenses

Information Session

An information session with Jeri Knopp, Programming Director of ArtsLink NB, will be held online:

🗓️ Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
🕛 12pm – 1pm
🧑🏽‍💻 Online

Apply Here

For more information contact:

Jeri Knopp – Programming Director
ArtsLink NB
jeri@artslinknb.com
(506) 647-6201