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Signature Grants for Residencies
Funding for international artist residencies
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 10, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $10,000 to support a professional New Brunswick visual artist’s international residency. It supports skill development, new artistic creation, advanced training, and exchange with international communities.
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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 a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International creative residencies for professional visual artists.
- Residency-based artistic development and new work creation.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional visual artists from New Brunswick.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not professional visual artists from New Brunswick.
- Applicants who already received this residency funding in the past.
Eligible expenses
- Residency-related bursary support.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick, Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of art professionals.
- One residency is selected each year.
- Applicants are notified through the selection process.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of art professionals.
- Only one residency is funded each year.
- The residency is available once in a lifetime for eligible artists.
- Late, incomplete, faxed, or emailed applications are not accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Signature Grants for Residencies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Signature Grants for Residencies. 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 Signature Grants for Residencies?
This program offers up to $10,000 to support a professional New Brunswick visual artist’s international residency. It supports skill development, new artistic creation, advanced training, and exchange with international communities.
How much funding can be received?
Signature Grants for Residencies Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Signature Grants for Residencies program?
To be eligible for the Signature Grants for Residencies program, you must:
Professional New Brunswick visual artists only.
Completed application with supporting materials.
One-time lifetime access.
What expenses are eligible under Signature Grants for Residencies?
International creative residencies for professional visual artists.
Residency-based artistic development and new work creation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Signature Grants for Residencies?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Signature Grants for Residencies available?
The Signature Grants for Residencies program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Signature Grants for Residencies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Signature Grants for Residencies is a Grant and Funding