Wekusko Skies

Wekusko Skies

Organization

The Larsworks Foundation

Snow Lake, MB, Canada

Being a new residency program, we are looking for adventurous artists who wish to live and create on our growing property and artist retreat.

Contact
Program Website
12043582437

Lot 5 Bartlett Landing
Snow Lake MB R0B1M0
Canada

Year Founded
2026
Context
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Associated with a foundation
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Painting
Public Art
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
8
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
1500
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Fee Details

fees are covered from Winnipeg airport to return.

We are 7.5 hours north of the city and it costs approx $1000 with fuel & accommodations to make the two trips for your arrival and return. Fees can be altered if one is able to drive themselves.

 

While staying it is $500 for every two week period. That includes meals and basic amounts of arts supplies (paints, etc)

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Lars Stoltz
Accessibility Contact Email
larsworks@outlook.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
2043582437
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

We are new and still in the newest stages of building our commercial residency and space, so nothing is considered "accesiible". That property is directly beside my own private residence, and here, I have a 26ft camper trailer that is directly overlooking the lake as a guest house. clean private with bathroom and kitchen, just the shower is of a communal use inside the main house. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

We are building a shop to suit your needs, and even have many metal working tools and torches on hand. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Gas/Oxy Torches
Acetylene/Air Torches
Bench Grinder
Drawing Benches
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech