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Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers a $50,000 CAD stipend for a year-long Artist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. It supports an early-career artist to research, collaborate, and create work engaging urban issues such as housing, climate change, civic engagement, migration, and social justice, culminating in a public exhibition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborate with the School of Cities to research and create art engaging urban issues.
- Propose and lead programs, events, and activities within the School of Cities community.
- Contribute to School of Cities publications and knowledge products.
- Participate in School of Cities events (roundtables, seminars, symposia).
- Deliver a final public exhibition showcasing the residency research/artwork.
Documents Needed
- Candidate statement (max 4,000 characters) outlining fit and proposed project focus
- Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages)
- Portfolio with a significant focus on urban themes (as part of the CV requirements)
- Names and contact information for two referees
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career artists (broad range of art practices) working on urban themes
Who is not eligible
- Artists who are not within the first 10 years of their career
Eligible expenses
- Stipend/artist fee (CAD $50,000) to support the Artist-in-Residence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Toronto (Ontario) — University of Toronto (on-campus residence)
Additional information
- Residency culminates in a final public exhibition showcasing research/artwork produced during the year.
- Participants may receive mentorship from Canadian Urban Leaders and Urbanists-in-Residence.
- The residency is based within the School of Cities community at the University of Toronto.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
The program offers a $50,000 CAD stipend for a year-long Artist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. It supports an early-career artist to research, collaborate, and create work engaging urban issues such as housing, climate change, civic engagement, migration, and social justice, culminating in a public exhibition.
Who is eligible for the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program?
To be eligible for the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program, you must:
Artist within first 10 years of career
Project engages key urban issues
Portfolio focused on urban themes
What expenses are eligible under Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
Collaborate with the School of Cities to research and create art engaging urban issues.
Propose and lead programs, events, and activities within the School of Cities community.
Contribute to School of Cities publications and knowledge products.
Participate in School of Cities events (roundtables, seminars, symposia).
Deliver a final public exhibition showcasing the residency research/artwork.
Who can I contact for more information about the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
You can contact University of Toronto (UOFT) by email at outreach.sofc@utoronto.ca.
Where is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme available?
The Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme?
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme is funded by University of Toronto (UOFT)