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Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming
Curated artist residencies and production support
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports invited Canadian and international artists to develop new work. It provides a fee, production budget, curatorial and technical support, and may be hosted on-site or off-site.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
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
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new artistic work during a residency.
- Residency-based creation in music, media, time-based visual art, performance, or literature.
- Collaborative projects with partner institutions in Canada or internationally.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian artists.
- International artists.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fee.
- Production budget.
- Curatorial support.
- Technical support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, Canada.
- Off-site locations, as required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming. 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 Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming?
This program supports invited Canadian and international artists to develop new work. It provides a fee, production budget, curatorial and technical support, and may be hosted on-site or off-site.
Who is eligible for the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming program?
To be eligible for the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming program, you must:
Invited Canadian or international artists.
New work or artistic development.
Music, media, performance, literature, or visual art.
What expenses are eligible under Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming?
Development of new artistic work during a residency.
Residency-based creation in music, media, time-based visual art, performance, or literature.
Collaborative projects with partner institutions in Canada or internationally.
Who can I contact for more information about the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming?
You can contact Western Front by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming available?
The Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming?
Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming is funded by Western Front