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2025 Artist in Residence program
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 9, 2026Latest change: The Artist in Residence call now focuses on a six-month multidisciplinary residency for 2027, with a new October 1 opening date, a December 3, 2026 deadline, and updated application materials and online submission instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 9, 2026
Latest change: The Artist in Residence call now focuses on a six-month multidisciplinary residency for 2027, with a new October 1 opening date, a December 3, 2026 deadline, and updated application materials and online submission instructions.
Artist in Residence program updated for 2027
The Artist in Residence call has shifted from a year-long music-focused opportunity to a six-month multidisciplinary residency tied to the Lancaster West Park Network. The timeline now shows applications opening on October 1, 2026 and closing on December 3, 2026 at 5 p.m., with the residency beginning in April 2027. The application package has also changed: applicants now need three to four work examples and one reference letter, and the page adds a new online application form. The selection criteria and applicant profile now emphasize community engagement, research, knowledge collection, and facilitation across disciplines.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kitchener, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Artists operating at the boundaries of writing, academic or archival research, and visual arts
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Overview
This program offers a maximum honorarium of $10,000 for a year-long artist residency in Kitchener. It supports community-engaged music projects, including innovative programming, collaboration, and activities that strengthen connections with residents.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kitchener
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Arts-based engagement facilitation with residents
- Workshop or activity explorations and media related to storytelling, neighbourhood identity, and wayfinding
- Research and development phase
- Multidisciplinary activities
- Documentation using words, imagery, design, and/or other media or analysis
Documents Needed
- A resume (CV), short personal biography, or summary of relevant credentials
- A letter of intent
- Three to four examples of your work
- A community engagement plan
- An approximate budget and schedule; one reference letter that specifically highlights your credibility in facilitating community engagement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists operating at the boundaries of writing, academic or archival research, and visual arts
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Artists who live or work primarily in Waterloo Region or demonstrate a clear, ongoing connection to the region
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants without a connection to Waterloo Region
- Applicants who do not demonstrate commitment to their practice
Eligible expenses
- Collaborative contributor or mentor fees
- Supplies and other project resources
- Other approved out-of-pocket project expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
- Kitchener
Selection criteria
- Strength and clarity of overall proposal
- Merit of the activities proposed and/or past art-based activities as research or knowledge collection tools
- Feasibility of the proposal within the outlined budget and resource limitations
- Potential impact on current artistic development
- Potential impact on Kitchener community and residents in the neighbourhoods of the Lancaster West Park Network
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal package
- Complete the required application materials.
- Include the resume or biography, letter of intent, audio or video samples, community engagement plan, and budget and schedule.
- Step 2: Choose a submission method
- Apply online through the application form.
- Or send the package by email.
- Or deliver or mail one hard copy to the City of Kitchener address provided.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application by 5 p.m. on April 28, 2026.
- Use the email subject line specified if submitting by email.
- Ensure the package is complete and submitted on time.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline by a selection committee
- Shortlisted artists may be interviewed before final selection
- The selected artist must sign a legal agreement with the City of Kitchener
- The City may end or re-open the competition if needed
Additional information
- Information sessions are available, and attendance is not required to apply.
- The selected artist will enter into a legal agreement with the City of Kitchener.
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 Artist in Residence program Program
What is the 2025 Artist in Residence program?
This program offers a maximum honorarium of $10,000 for a year-long artist residency in Kitchener. It supports community-engaged music projects, including innovative programming, collaboration, and activities that strengthen connections with residents.
How much funding can be received?
2025 Artist in Residence program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 2025 Artist in Residence program program?
To be eligible for the 2025 Artist in Residence program program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Lives or works in Waterloo Region
Committed to artistic practice
What expenses are eligible under 2025 Artist in Residence program?
Arts-based engagement facilitation with residents
Workshop or activity explorations and media related to storytelling, neighbourhood identity, and wayfinding
Research and development phase
Multidisciplinary activities
Documentation using words, imagery, design, and/or other media or analysis
Who can I contact for more information about the 2025 Artist in Residence program?
You can contact City of Kitchener by email at artistinresidence@kitchener.ca or by phone at 519-783-8302.
Where is the 2025 Artist in Residence program available?
The 2025 Artist in Residence program program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the 2025 Artist in Residence program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2025 Artist in Residence program is a Grant and Funding