Branscombe House Artist Residency
Branscombe House (c. 1908), owned and operated by the City of Richmond, BC, Canada, offers a 100% subsidized 11-month live-in residency to professional artists in exchange for artist-led public programs.
Branscombe House Artist Residency
The City of Richmond’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Services invites professional artists in all disciplines (including writers, composers, visual artists, musicians, theatre artists, video, multi-disciplinary and performance artists) to submit proposals for an 11-month live-in residency to begin in January 2025 and run until mid-December 2025.
Branscombe House is a restored Edwardian-style house located in the residential area of Steveston. The self-contained two-bedroom suite upstairs is offered as an artist residence/studio with rent 100% subsidized in exchange for a minimum of 22 hours/month (240 hours total) of artist-led community-engaged programming.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
11 months - 11 months
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Book Arts
Choreography
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Multimedia Arts
Music
Painting
Performance Art
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
1
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
1500
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Full description of accessibility on campus
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
City of Richmond
Accessibility Contact Email
culture@richmond.ca
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
