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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.
Official resources
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
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