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Expanded Practice Residency
Three-week residency for artists exploring digital media
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This three-week artist residency supports expanded creative practice with access to DARC facilities and technical resources. It is open to Extended Access members working on screen-based, sound, web, interactive, digital, or media art projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Three-week intensive artist residency
- Development of an existing project or practice
- Experimentation with a new medium
- Screen-based, sound, web, interactive, digital, or media art projects
Documents Needed
- Basic contact information
- Statement of intent
- Project outline
- Anticipated technical needs
- CV or résumé
- Samples of past work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Extended Access members of DARC
- Artists working in digital arts, media arts, film, video, animation, sound art, web-based, interactive, or time-based digital projects
Who is not eligible
- Applicants using generative AI tools in their work
Eligible expenses
- Access to DARC facilities and equipment during the residency
- Fee for an optional artist talk or presentation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects created with or using generative AI tools
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa-Gatineau area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a recommender jury with video production and media arts experience
- The jury reviews applications individually before meeting to select up to three resident artists
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by mid to late May
- All applicants receive a response within about three weeks of the intake deadline
Additional information
- Applications are open from March 2 to May 1, 2026.
- Selected artists may present their work through an optional artist talk or screening.
- DARC staff can provide guidance and accessibility support upon request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Expanded Practice Residency Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Expanded Practice Residency. 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 Expanded Practice Residency?
This three-week artist residency supports expanded creative practice with access to DARC facilities and technical resources. It is open to Extended Access members working on screen-based, sound, web, interactive, digital, or media art projects.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Expanded Practice Residency program?
To be eligible for the Expanded Practice Residency program, you must:
Extended Access member of DARC
Ottawa-Gatineau resident
Independent working ability
What expenses are eligible under Expanded Practice Residency?
Three-week intensive artist residency
Development of an existing project or practice
Experimentation with a new medium
Screen-based, sound, web, interactive, digital, or media art projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Expanded Practice Residency?
You can contact Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) by email at education@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
Where is the Expanded Practice Residency available?
The Expanded Practice Residency program is available across Canada.
Is the Expanded Practice Residency a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Expanded Practice Residency is a Researchers And Facilities