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DARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Outaouais, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a one-month on-site residency for mid-career Indigenous artists working in moving image and media arts. It provides a $2,500 artist fee, up to $4,000 in equipment and facility waivers, and support for selected public presentations and related travel or housing costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Outaouais
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of a current project or new medium exploration during a one-month residency
- Work in film, video, animation, web-based art, sound art, AR/VR, interactive digital projects, or media art installations
- Public presentation of work through a screening, exhibition, or artist talk
Documents Needed
- Applicant information
- CV or résumé
- Artist statement
- Statement of intent
- Project outline and support materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous artists
- Mid-career artists
- DARC Extended Access members
- Artists working in moving image and media arts
Who is not eligible
- Artists who are not based in the Ottawa-Gatineau area
- Artists who cannot work independently during the residency
- Applicants without a well-developed project proposal
Eligible expenses
- Artist fee and advisor consultation fee
- Equipment and facility access waivers
- Housing and travel support for non-local artists
- Parking or transit support for local artists
- Technical consultations
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa-Gatineau area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an Indigenous recommender jury.
- The jury reviews submissions independently before making a group selection.
- The selected artist is notified by the end of July 2026.
- Application status updates are available in AMS during the selection process.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive a free Extended Access membership if they are not already DARC members.
- The selected artist is expected to participate in an artist talk after the residency.
- DARC staff can provide technical support and guidance on request.
- Applicants may attend an online information session to learn more about the program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the DARC Indigenous Residency Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the DARC Indigenous Residency Program. 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 DARC Indigenous Residency Program?
This program offers a one-month on-site residency for mid-career Indigenous artists working in moving image and media arts. It provides a $2,500 artist fee, up to $4,000 in equipment and facility waivers, and support for selected public presentations and related travel or housing costs.
How much funding can be received?
DARC Indigenous Residency Program Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 30, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the DARC Indigenous Residency Program program?
To be eligible for the DARC Indigenous Residency Program program, you must:
Mid-career Indigenous artist
Extended Access DARC member
Project ready or in production
What expenses are eligible under DARC Indigenous Residency Program?
Development of a current project or new medium exploration during a one-month residency
Work in film, video, animation, web-based art, sound art, AR/VR, interactive digital projects, or media art installations
Public presentation of work through a screening, exhibition, or artist talk
Who can I contact for more information about the DARC Indigenous Residency Program?
You can contact Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) by email at education@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
Where is the DARC Indigenous Residency Program available?
The DARC Indigenous Residency Program program is available Outaouais, Ontario.