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RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 26, 2025
Location
Oshawa, Montréal, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports emerging artists with a residency and solo exhibition at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. It offers studio access, professional support, and compensation for production, materials, travel, installation, and exhibition work.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 26, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Oshawa
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new artwork during a 15-week residency
- Solo exhibition of the work produced in residence
- Public programming activities such as talks or workshops
- Workshops, meetings, and curatorial development activities
Documents Needed
- Short bio
- Artist statement
- Examples of work with captions
- Project proposal
- Artist CV
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging artists
- Developing, early-career artists
- Artists working in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, kinetic installation, mixed media, performance, textiles, and multimedia practices
Eligible expenses
- Production costs
- Materials
- Travel costs
- Installation costs
- Public programming event fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Durham Region
- Oshawa, Ontario
- Applicants within commuting distance of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Additional information
- The program includes studio time followed by an exhibition.
- Selected artists receive professional support from RMG staff.
- Workshops, meetings, and public programming opportunities are available.
- The gallery states an equal-opportunity commitment and accessibility support for applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RBC Emerging Artist 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 RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program?
This program supports emerging artists with a residency and solo exhibition at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. It offers studio access, professional support, and compensation for production, materials, travel, installation, and exhibition work.
How much funding can be received?
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 26, 2025.
Who is eligible for the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program program?
To be eligible for the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program program, you must:
Emerging artist with some recognition
Within commuting distance of the gallery
Available onsite 2 days per week
What expenses are eligible under RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program?
Creation of new artwork during a 15-week residency
Solo exhibition of the work produced in residence
Public programming activities such as talks or workshops
Workshops, meetings, and curatorial development activities
Who can I contact for more information about the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program?
You can contact The Robert McLaughlin Gallery by email at hkeating@rmg.on.ca or by phone at 905-576-3000.
Where is the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program available?
The RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program program is available Montréal, Ontario.