The Ou Gallery

Described by artists as “thoughtfully designed" and "deeply supportive,” The Ou is an intimate artist residency + writing retreat curated to support creatives in their artistic journey on Vancouver Island, British Columbia; a stunning place surrounded by gorgeous coastlines and temperate rainforests.

Located on gorgeous Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada, The Ou Gallery is a 100 year-old boat-building workshop in the Quwut’sun Valley (the Warmland) and overlooks a year-round creek fed from Mount Swuq’us.

The home and studios have been crafted with care to support you, and to allow you to sink into both creative play and deep rest. Spend a day at work in your dedicated studio space with old growth fir floors, open rafters and picture windows, then decompress with your cohort by the fire in our Great Room, surrounded by light and nature.

Applications:

+ We welcome applications from emerging and established artists who are dedicated to their practice
+ Writers? You’re welcome to attend at any time, though specific months are set aside for writers-only

Learn more and apply online at www.theougallery.com